U.S. News & World Report named me one of the top personal finance experts to follow on Twitter, and AOL Daily Finance named me one of the top 20 personal finance influencers to follow on Twitter. I have appeared on CNBC, MSNBC, CNN, and “Fox & Friends” and have been a guest on ABC News Radio, Wall Street Journal Radio, NPR, and more than 30 podcasts. I also have been interviewed and quoted as an expert in The New York Times, Chicago Tribune, BBC.com, MarketWatch, and more.
I have an MA in economic journalism from American University and BA in journalism and Russian studies from Washington & Lee University.
Why should you be worried if your parents are having money problems? If they need to count on you for support, your parents’ financial woes could become yours. Here’s what you can do about it to prepare for the future.