Author: anne

Shopping During an Emergency: A Reminder of Why it Pays to Stockpile

  Some people are not convinced that it is necessary to stock up on key supplies and keep them on hand in case of emergency.  Sometimes I feel the same way.  Why should we keep all this “stuff” on hand that takes up space and 

Quick Emergency Preparedness Tip #3: ICE Your Cell Phone

Today’s tip is an old one but a good one.  Add to your cell phone contacts an entry called “ICE” which stands for “In Case of Emergency.”  Add in the number you want someone to call if (heaven forbid) someone discovers your unconscious body and 

Suze Orman’s 9/11 Money Lessons

This week, Suze Orman reflected on 9/11 on her show and indicated that one of the financial legacies of 9/11 is to remember how important it is to have an updated will, living revocable trust and other key documents. Watch below for more from Suze.

If you don’t have a will and trust, Suze is giving you FREE access to her multistate will and trust generator until midnight tonight. Just go to her website at this link and enter the password CNBC.

Remembering 9/11

This past Sunday was the 10-year anniversary of the horrific day we now remember as 9/11.  I have been reading with interest the many “Where were you on 9/11?” Facebook posts and blog entries and thought I would share my own. I was in Washington 

Quick Emergency Preparedness Tip #2: Identify the Types of Emergencies You Need to Prepare For

If you want to be prepared for an emergency, it certainly helps to know what type of emergency you are preparing for! While you might end up doing many of the same things regardless of the type of emergency, there are situations requiring unique survival