News Special (AZFamily Channel 3) - May 23, 2008

TOUGH TIMES, BRIGHT FUTURE.

Advice to save you a little money by making small changes. Michelle Evard spoke on the popularity of peer-to-peer lending sites and what people were doing to generate money in tight times. Click here to watch the video clip.

The Pat McMahon Show (KAZT Channel 13) - May 15, 2008

MONEY AND THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE SEXES.

Michelle Evard speaks with Pat McMahon about the differences between men and women and their spending habits.

Arizona Republic - March 7, 2008

BUSINESSES FIND PROFIT DURING SLUMP

Some businesses have taken off as the housing market slumped: not every sector is down. Betty Beard covers businesses that have seen an increase in sales with the downturn in the market. Click here to read the full article.

Phoenix Woman - Early Winter, 2007

HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT MONEY? SPENDER OR SAVER?

When it comes to money, emotions can run pretty high. However, in a world of mixed social messages, it seems that women harbor undue stress and concern when it comes to bread winning. A recent survey conducted by Redbook and Smart Money magazines showed that one out of every three women worry about money, compared to only one out of every five men. Click here to read the full article.

Arizona Republic - February 15, 2007

TAX TIME HELP: THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW WHEN SEARCHING FOR A PREPARER.

This is the year you finally graduate from a 1040EZ form. Or maybe you're just not happy with your tax preparer. Either way, you're on the hunt for a quality professional. About 60 percent of taxpayers turn to a tax professional for help, the Internal Revenue Service reports. And it's important to find someone qualified and trustworthy as you are the one legally responsible should the IRS perform an audit. Click here to read the full article.

The Pat McMahon Show (KAZT Channel 13) - November 28, 2006

SPENDING AND THE HOLIDAYS.

Michelle Evard speaks with Pat McMahon about holiday spending, budgets, and general financial planning matters. Click here to watch the video clip.

Phoenix Woman #062 - November/December, 2006

MONEY MAKEOVER: PW HELPS A NEW ENTREPRENEUR STOP HER CYCLE OF SPENDING.

Charlotte Risch has taken a good, hard look at her current financial situation, and the picture isn't pretty. She's racked up $30,000 in credit card debt; she owes $46,700 in margin loans against a stock account; her car loan has a $13,000 balance; and her credit score is a paltry 580 (out of a possible 850). Click here to read the full article.

Arizona Republic - July 03, 2006

FINANCIAL PLANNING FLEDGLINGS: YOUNG ADVISERS FACE DIFFICULT START.

Financial planners are supposed to guide their clients on a stable path to financial security. But those new to the field often must forge a difficult path to financial independence, making large sacrifices early in their careers to establish a practice from which they can earn a sustainable income. It's a harsh reality Michelle Evard learned when she decided at about age 25 to begin a career in financial planning, a field whose practitioners are overwhelmingly in their late 40s and 50s. Click here to read the full article.

Arizona Republic - March 26, 2006

AS RETIREMENT NEARS, BABY BOOMERS ARE BUSY CALCULATING EXACT SIZE OF NEST EGG THEY'LL NEED.

Patti Hartley, 56, takes a break midafternoon and runs her numbers. Hartley, who works for the city of Phoenix, is counting on revenue from rental homes to supplement her pension income when she retires. She's also finishing her doctorate, which she hopes will land her a college or university teaching contract. The money would help finance a second home in Prescott, an annual trip to Europe and family vacations with the kids and grandkids, all items on her wish list for the next 20 years. Click here to read the full article.