An Open Letter From a Financial Planner to His Daughter
Do you feel uncomfortable talking to your kids about money? You´re not alone! Perhaps you learned from your parents that it’s an improper topic of discussion. Whatever the reason, we live in a different world than our parents did, and one for which I feel the need to prepare my children. So I decided to [...]
Vote & Don’t Let Anyone or Anything Stop You!
We’ve heard a lot in the news lately about voter suppression, particularly in heavily black and Latino districts around the country. But in a presidential race that’s down to the wire, every vote counts. That’s why I urge you to get out and vote, and don’t let anyone or anything stop you. Voting is one [...]
What Motivates Voters to Turn Out on Election Day?
As voters head to the polls despite long lines, pressing personal burdens, or even in some cases the devastation left by Superstorm Sandy, some are questioning why voters even bother. There’s always grousing about the many people who don’t vote. But look at it the other way: An estimated 133 million Americans [...]
On November 6 There is Much at Stake for Latinos & Women
I’ll come right out and say it: I cast my vote—by absentee ballot—for President Barack Obama. I voted as a pro-choice woman, an environmentalist, a member of the middle class, and as a mother very worried about the world her daughter will inherit. I voted as a daughter whose elderly parents are recipients of Medicare, [...]
12 Reasons Why You Need a Will
Many people believe that only wealthy people need to write a will. Others dismiss the importance of a will because they don’t have children. And then there are those who know they should have one, but aren’t sure why. The truth is, whether you have lots of money or not, whether you have no children [...]
Nina Garcia & JLo Urge Fans to Help in Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts
Celebrities are turning to Twitter to urge people to get people involved in relief efforts to help those affected most by Hurricane Sandy. Project Runway judge Nina Garcia, who lives and works in New York City, was avidly tweeting throughout the storm, informing people about the evacuations taking place in New York [...]
Dream Hotels From Around the World
Mamiverse spotlights some of the most stunning dream hotels on the globe. Ranging from desert glamour to underwater thrills, there’s a fantasy locale for all tastes and lifestyle preferences. Conrad Maldives Rangali Islands Resort • Maldives Fall asleep watching the Indian Ocean spread itself over you. Your aquatic entertainment includes schools of blue-striped snappers, sting rays, [...]
Hurricane Sandy Wreaks Havoc on Presidential Race
With Hurricane Sandy taking aim at the northeast, the monster storm expected to wreck havoc on a huge swath of the country is already shaking up the presidential race a little more than a week before election. The presidential candidates, whose campaigns have reached a fever pitch eight days before Election Day, [...]
Soda Ban? The Facts About Sugary Sodas
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s proposed ban on the sale of sugary beverages larger than 16 oz was approved by the NYC Board of Health last month. The Soda Debate rages on as similar bans are being proposed in more cities across the country. Critics (and the American Beverage Industry) are up in arms [...]
Mamiverse Profiles CNN’s Mercedes Soler
Long before CNN’s Mercedes Soler became a successful Spanish-language TV host and Univision correspondent, she was immersed in media. The news helped Soler learn how to speak publicly and perfect her English pronunciation. At 12, Soler decided she “needed to be a journalist.” “I think the profession chose me,” says Soler, who is now the [...]
