In the Press
A Purse of Your Own in CBS MoneywatchAre you a saver or a spender? Love and Money Read More →
A Purse of Your Own: U. S. News and World Report
Money books have long targeted women as a prime audience, and a slew of new titles...
How to stop being nickel and dimed to death…
So you’ve just noticed the $4.99 mystery charge on your cell phone bill; and,...
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Power of the Purse Road Trip powered by Ford TaurusThe Power of the Purse Road Trip/Powered by Ford Taurus Author and TV Wealth Coach...
A Purse of Your Own Set the Captives Free Outreach Center
A book discussion at The Book Cafe at Set The Captives Free Outreach Center on June...
A Purse of Your Own PBS Pledge Special
Support Public Television and receive the DVD, Book, and Audio CD. Pledge now. A Purse of Your Own with Deborah Owens Combo Kit...
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Financial Fitness Column
A House is Not a HomeA woman recently asked me what she could do to reduce her expenses because her mortgage payment consumed most of her income every month and she wanted to retire soon. I suggested she consider downsizing into a smaller home or rent an apartment so she could afford to retire. Read More in Cents Magazine Read More →
Tightening The Purse Strings
As we look back at 2009 and the financial uncertainty that it brought to our households, making plans for the future can seem daunting. I believe eventually we will view the first decade of the 21st century as the period where Americans learned long lasting lessons about their personal finances. Those values that our parents and grandparents, who... [Read more of this review]
A Wealthy System
Ed McMahon, Debbie Reynolds andMichael Jackson were hugely successful entertainers and yet they all experienced financial distress. So the question is: Does fame really equal fortune? Considering the popularity of reality shows like American Idol and America’s Got Talent, it’s clear that many people believe that fame is the path to riches. What... [Read more of this review]
Visionary Gifts
Most people would agree that the past few years have been tumultuous, and that the future looks murky at best. Unemployment is at an all-time high, and businesses are closing at an alarming rate. Conventional wisdom says that if you have a job, you had better hold on to it. And if you don’t, you need to start considering other, less-attractive... [Read more of this review]
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