August 01, 2009

Women & Small Business

Women have become a powerful force in small business. Well talk with one woman about how she took a simple idea and made millions, and how shes helping other women to do the same. Then, how much money have you set aside for family emergencies? Well hear from a consumer expert on how you can start saving money, and how much you need to set aside.

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InfoTrak: Women Entrepreneurs In the struggle to balance family and career in a difficult economy, many of todays women share the dream of starting their own business. Kim Lavine, entrepreneur, author of Mommy Millionaire talked about the challenges she faced when starting her business, and offered advice for women on how to get started, how much it may cost and how to raise money.
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InfoTrak: Planning for a Financial Emergency Only 40% of adult Americans have separate emergency savings funds. George Barany Director of Financial Education for the Consumer Federation of America said the CFAs research has found that young people, the poor and minorities are least likely to be prepared for emergency expenditures. He explained why saving for an emergency is important, and how much money is appropriate. He also offered tips on how to get started.
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InfoTrak: Downsizing Your Stuff Many Baby Boomers are beginning to think about the future and how many material possessions they really need. Ciji Ware, author of Rightsizing Your Life believes that more isnt always better. She offered ideas on how to make wise decisions in downsizing, in particular through recycling and donating unneeded items.
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