Talking to teens about their finances – and getting them to pay attention - may be tricky, but Brenda Campbell faces the task head on as executive director of Make a Difference-Wisconsin. The nonprofit organization provides financial education programs to high school students. Campbell was recently named a Woman of Influence by the Business Journal of Milwaukee. We'll talk with another winner tomorrow. She spoke with Stephanie Lecci.
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The Great Recession has sparked what author Chris Farrell is calling the “New Frugality” among the savers and spenders among us. Farrell is the economics editor at Marketplace Money, produced by American Public Media. He's also the author of The New Frugality: How to Consume Less, Save More, and Live Better, published by Bloomsbury Press. Chris Farrell spoke with Mitch Teich from the studios of Minnesota Public Radio in St. Paul.
Contributor Jodi Olson says using credit cards and living the Frugalitarian way aren't mutually exclusive, but those tricky contracts can trip up even the most money-minded among us. Olson produces the website, thefrugalitarian.com and is a regular contributor to Lake Effect. She spoke with Stephanie Lecci.
Romance writer Sandy Koehler’s new story couples a lustful lady and her handsome hero, naturally, with a secret society and a stolen treasure map. Koehler writes under the pen name Alison Chambers. Her new novel, The Secret Sentinel, is published by The Wild Rose Press. She lives in Greendale. She’ll be doing a book signing tonight at Mystery One Bookstore on Prospect Avenue.
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Talking to teens about their finances – and getting them to pay attention - may be tricky, but Brenda Campbell faces the task head on as executive director of 
The Great Recession has sparked what author Chris Farrell is calling the “New Frugality” among the savers and spenders among us. Farrell is the economics editor at 
Contributor Jodi Olson says using credit cards and living the Frugalitarian way aren't mutually exclusive, but those tricky contracts can trip up even the most money-minded among us. Olson produces the website, 
Romance writer Sandy Koehler’s new story couples a lustful lady and her handsome hero, naturally, with a secret society and a stolen treasure map. Koehler writes under the pen name 
