My Closet Is Too Packed!
UNITED STATES—Have you ever taken a look at your closet and just said there is just too much going on in here. Yes, that happens to me at least once a week. I clean it out, but less than a day or two I have tossed more stuff in the closet and its disorganized once again. So the question...
Tax Refund Coming What Will You Do?
UNITED STATES—Tax season is upon us in full force. For many Americans, we are in the process of receiving tax returns. Others we will be looking to make tax payments to Uncle Sam come April 2022. However, for those who are expecting a tax refund, it’s time to start thinking about how you handle that extra income that may...
Management Is Not As Great As You Think
UNITED STATES—Well I think many people in the workforce strive to obtain a management position. However, once you reach that potential you soon discover that being in a position of management is NOT always as thrilling as one may think. Why do I say that? I was speaking with a family member who recently earned a position in management....
Online Shopping Vs. Big Box
UNITED STATES—This is a column I’ve wanted to do for quite some time, and with retailer Toys R’ Us shutting its doors, we have to discuss rather we could soon see the demise of large big box retailers. I have seen a lot of retail chains shut its doors during my lifetime. There were stores like Montgomery Ward, Mervyns,...
Social Security And IRS Scams Are Growing!
UNITED STATES—Reader Alert: Recently, I have been informed from several clients during a Toni Says® Medicare consultation that they have received either calls on their cell or home phone or by mail from either Social Security or the IRS claiming that they owe money, are being held liable and are being legally sued or that their Social Security check...
President Trump’s Attack On The Transgender Community
UNITED STATES—I was going to write on this issue last week, but time got the best of me and I’m glad I didn’t. It allowed me to clearly go through my thoughts to have a concrete analysis of the events that transpired. I know there are plenty of people out there who despise President Donald Trump and I know...
Are You Too Old To Venmo?
BEVERLY HILLS—A few nights ago, someone asked me the age of my readership. Of course, being a newer columnist to the paper, I didn't have an answer. When I asked my friend why, she told me I should discuss my secret money-sharing application unless my readers were too old to Venmo.
Before I tell you anything about why age matters, I must ask you: have...
Dealing With Trauma Is Not Easy
UNITED STATES—Last week I wrote a column about the shooting that transpired at my Alma Mater, Michigan State University that left 3 students killed and 5 others seriously injured. The mass shooting did strike me in a way that I hadn’t expected. Perhaps it is not just the fact that I am very familiar with the school and the...
Banking 101
UNITED STATES—The bank, oh isn’t it a glorious thing or is it? I didn’t get my first bank account until probably my freshman year in college. I’ve always been good with saving money, but I realized at some point I would need to cash my checks, save money for a house, a car and a load of other amenities....
The Frustration With Being Ill
HOLLYWOOD—I tell this to people all the time so I have no trouble being a bit frank with my audience. I rarely get ill or sick or whatever you want to call it. However, when I get sick, I get terribly ill and it’s the worst feeling in the world. I was literally coiled up in bed for nearly...