Analyzing trends, translating complexity I never write about a subject unless I understand it first, which means I'm relentless in researching complex topics and snagging the most knowledgable experts for their take. My writing has appeared in national magazines such as AARP: The Magazine, Consumers' Digest, Satisfaction as well as the popular consumer finance Web sites Bankrate.com and Interest.com. Other publications that frequently feature my writing include Hospitals and Health Networks, the flagship publication of the American Hospital Associaiton, the Financial Planning Association's Solutions practice management journal and Better Investing Magazine, where I've served as the mutual fund columnist for the past seven years. My talent for demystifying complex topics earns me regular speaking engagements and user documentation and technical editing assignments. I also blog for BetterInvesting on mutual fund topics. These are just three other facets of my mission in life: making complex financial, legal and health care issues accessible to both professional and consumer audiences. What's New: Sub-prime mortgage crisis; cover story Early in December, the Bush administration announced a private sector plan to address the sub-prime mortgage crisis. I've followed a number of stories related to the subprime mortgage crisis for the consumer website Interest.com, including that initial plan and whether a bankruptcy filing can help you save your house. Healthcare coverage: cardiac CT, OTC drugs From March to October, I contributed four features to Hospitals and Health Networks magazine, the flagship publication of the American Hospital Association. My story on the new era CFO was the cover story for the June magazine. See the link below. My article on how to save money when purchasing over the counter medications appeared on the AOL home page in August. I surveyed a number of online and brick-and-mortar pharmacy oulets in a hunt for the cheapest prices and the Bankrate.com tech gurus created an interactive guide to the generics that are available for various illnesses and conditions. The AOL Home page featured my story on Wednesday, Aug. 29. While the story is no longer on AOL, you can find it at Bankrate.com. The link is below. Retirement Trends in the NewsAs the boomers lurch towards retirement, coverage is heating up of the various trends in retirement and retirement investing. I wrote three stories for Bankrate's 2007 Retirement Guide, which debuted on the site in May. Here are links to these three Bankrate.com articles: Halfway there to CPA; CFP is nextIn continued pursuit of CPA and CFP certifications, the 2007-08 school year finds me halfway through the 10 required classes for my accounting certificate. This Fall I tackled the ins and outs of auditing. Winter term finds me immersed in tax accounting. In the Spring, I'll learn more about advanced issues in accounting. In 2005, I began a course of study that will lead me to become a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Financial Planner. I'm studying at Mercyhurst College in Erie, Pa. under a certificate program for students who already have undergraduate degrees. Library of Reprints Available The more articles you purchase, the lower the individual price of each article. For more information, contact me via the link to the right. |
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