Holifield Huntley

Holifield Huntley in the News

News Reports and Articles

"Shady Debt Management Services Can Make Problems Worse," St. Petersburg Times column, July 27, 2010.

"If You're Too Young for Medicare, Consider a Health Savings Account?" St. Petersburg Times column, May 26, 2010. Also published as "Pros and Cons of a Health Savings Account," in the Columbus, Ind. Republic, June 11, 2010.

"10 Tips: Working Past 65,"St. Petersburg Times quotes Helen on things older workers need to know, March 28, 2010.

"How will your Next Egg Measure up at Retirement?," St. Petersburg Times column, March 24, 2010.

"DJ FOCUS: Dividend Fund Catches Investors' Fancy," Dow Jones Newswires quoted Helen on the subject of dividend funds. March 9, 2010.

"New Rules Ease Roth Conversions, But Benefits Vary," The New York Times quoted Helen on the subject of Roth conversions, January 9, 2010.

"Teach Kids to Save--Today and Every Day," article on Tampabay.com . (Shorter version published in St. Petersburg Times, April 21, 2009.)

"What to do if a windfall comes your way," article by Helen in Ante Up Magazine, April 2009.

"Business Buzz: Reporter Becomes Financial Planner," article about Helen in Sarasota Herald Tribune, Nov. 12, 2008.

Other Publications

Helen helped research the section on retirement for best-selling author David Bach's book, "Fight for Your Money". She is mentioned in the acknowledgements.

Television

Helen appears periodically on television news programs in the Tampa Bay area.

She also made a national appearance when CNBC's "American Greed" Series featured the Lou Pearlman investment scam in its episode "Boy Band Mogul." Helen was interviewed regarding her role in Pearlman's arrest in Indonesia. Helen covered the Pearlman investment scam as a reporter at the St. Petersburg Times and relayed a tip to the FBI that led to Pearlman's capture.

Helen has been featured on Bay News 9, ABC Action News 28 and Fox 13's "Your Turn". Here are a few items we were able to link:

Bay News 9 report on consumer confidence 10/27/08.

ABC Action News Financial Survival Guide:

Should I cash in my 401(k) to pay for home repairs?

Podcasts

"Reinventing Yourself” on BusinessJournalism.org. Helen discussed her transition from business reporting and writing to financial advising. Listen here.

"Watching your Dollars and Cents" on "Age With Confidence," April 8, 2009. Listen here.

Appearances

Helen also speaks to organizations as her schedule permits. Among the groups that have invited her to speak are the American Association of Individual Investors, Shorecrest School, Fortune 15 Investment Club, Interlock Club and Westminster Shores Service Club.

Blog

Helen's blog can be found here.