Media

With his expertise and enthusiasm for teaching, Bob is a frequently published author and has been interviewed in newspapers, magazines, television, and radio.

Author and Contributing Writer

A few of the articles Bob Mecca has written:

"The Key To A Comfortable Retirement," Stocks, Futures and Options magazine

“Take The Stress Out of Family Finances”, Stocks, Futures and Options magazine

“Five Conditions for Investment Timing”, Stocks, Futures and Options magazine

“Conservative Moves for the Faint of Heart”, Stocks, Futures and Options magazine

“Cash in a Flash”, Chicago magazine

"How to Choose and Evaluate Mutual Funds", Stocks, Futures and Options magazine

"Socially Conscious Mutual Funds", Stocks, Futures and Options magazine

“Animal ‘will’ Power”, Chicago Tribune newspaper

“Yes Virginia There is Good Debt”, Stocks, Futures and Options magazine

“Building A Risky Future”, Chicago Tribune newspaper

“First National Bank of Mom and Dad”, Money magazine

“Big Earning Wives”, Redbook magazine

Video Interviews

Bob Mecca has provided financial advice in videos on several financial websites.  The following video is currently available for viewing:

• www.investius.com (see CEF News - 1/4/12): When are closed end funds appropriate for client portfolios?

Podcasts

Listen to podcasts of Bob Mecca talking about various financial planning topics:

• Retirement Planning For Ages 55 And Over: Are you age 55 or over? You still have time to plan for your future.  Listen to Bob Mecca talking about retirement planning for people in this age range.
• Retirement Planning For Ages 36-55: Do you have some time before you retire?  Listen to Bob Mecca provide retirement planning advice for people whose retirement isn't right around the corner.
• Financial Planning: Listen to Bob provide financial advice related to the home-buying process.

Interviews

Bob Mecca has been quoted in many publications, including:

• WSJ.com
• The Wall Street Journal
• Business Week
• Reuters
• Barrons
• Investment News magazine
• MarketWatch.com
• Fidelity magazine
• The Journal of Financial Planning
• Bankrate.com
• The Physicians Personal Advisory magazine
• Chicago Tribune
• Chicago Sun-Times
• The Daily Herald
• Chicago Suburban Times
• The Chicago Consumer
• Investment Advisor Magazine
• Money Magazine
• Redbook Magazine
• Chicago Magazine
• CNBC.com
• investius.com

Presentations

Bob Mecca has been honored as the keynote speaker for Rotary, library, church, investment clubs, and Kiwanis organizations, as well as:

• DePaul University
• Northern Illinois University
• Harper College Economic Panel
• Illinois Retired Teachers Association
• American Association of University Women
• Lake County Dental Society
• Women’s Network for Entrepreneurial Training
• Chicago Drug and Chemical Association
• Chicago Machinery Association
• Linden Oaks Hospital
• Wellness House
• Square D Company

Help is Available

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