Finance Media Queries for 04/21/25
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This afternoon queries come from Benzinga, CBS News and more!
Please send your replies direct to the journalist at the contact details provided in each request.
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1) SUMMARY: Participate in Benzinga's Finance Thought Leader Series
GUARANTEED PUBLISHING: Yes
NAME: Finance PR
CONTACT: news@finance-pr.com
MEDIA OUTLET: Benzinga
MEDIA WEBSITE: https://benzinga.com/
DEADLINE DATE: 2025-04-24
DEADLINE TIME: 11:00 am
TIME ZONE: Eastern Standard Time
QUERY: Hi,
We're preparing a series of thought leadership articles for Benzinga and would love to feature your insights. Could you please download and complete the brief questionnaire at https://finance-pr.com/benzinga?
Thank you!
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2) SUMMARY: Looking for gold/investing experts to weigh in on things gold investors should be mindful of now
GUARANTEED PUBLISHING: No
NAME: Sharon Wu
CONTACT: sharewritesllc@gmail.com
URL: https://muckrack.com/sharon-wu
MEDIA OUTLET: CBS News
MEDIA WEBSITE: https://www.cbsnews.com/moneywatch/
DEADLINE DATE: 2025-04-23
DEADLINE TIME: 09:00 am
TIME ZONE: Pacific Standard Time
QUERY: I'm working with CBS News to write an informative article about things gold investors should be mindful of now.
I need US-based gold/investing experts (e.g., numismatists, gold dealers, precious metals specialists, etc.) to share unique insights.
To be considered, please answer the following questions by Wednesday, 4/23, 9 am PST (all or the ones you can answer, and please avoid specific mentions of tariff policy or political leaders):
1. In your opinion, what are the top 3 things gold investors should be mindful now, with gold reaching unprecedented highs above $3,000 per ounce in 2025? Why? Explain (the more detailed here, the better).
2. What allocation percentage would you recommend for different investor profiles, and has this changed given the recent price surge?
3. We're seeing significant central bank purchases of gold. What's driving this institutional demand, and what does it signal to retail investors?
4. What critical factors do you believe most gold investors are overlooking in the current market that they absolutely should be paying attention to?
5. Beyond traditional options like bullion, what gold investment vehicles do you currently recommend, and why? (Try to focus on advice tailored to now, not general gold investing)
6. For investors just entering the gold market at these record price levels, what entry strategy would you recommend to minimize risk while maintaining exposure?
Finally, please provide:
1) your role/title, a link to your LinkedIn profile, company website, and company descriptor (e.g., gold IRA company)
2) a good email to follow up if needed (MUST be the source's email)
IMPORTANT: We can't accept/use AI-written responses, or responses you've already submitted elsewhere (we WILL check). Also, I'm not looking for surface-level information easily found online. These questions are meant more as a guide to get more nuanced, in-depth expertise from you :) Please share relevant common hypothetical scenarios or client experiences to back up answers.
Thanks!
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3) SUMMARY: Looking for debt experts to weigh in on things people should do if they're at risk of defaulting on credit card debt
GUARANTEED PUBLISHING: No
NAME: Sharon Wu
CONTACT: sharewritesllc@gmail.com
URL: https://muckrack.com/sharon-wu
MEDIA OUTLET: CBS News
MEDIA WEBSITE: https://www.cbsnews.com/moneywatch/
DEADLINE DATE: 2025-04-23
DEADLINE TIME: 09:00 am
TIME ZONE: Pacific Standard Time
QUERY: I'm working with CBS News to write an informative article about things people should do if they're at risk of defaulting on credit card debt.
I need US-based debt experts (e.g., financial advisor, certified financial planner, debt counselor, etc.) to share unique insights.
To be considered, please answer the following questions by Wednesday, 4/23, 9 am PST (all or the ones you can answer, and please avoid specific mentions of tariff policy or political leaders):
1. In your professional opinion, what are the top 3-5 things people should do if they're at risk of defaulting on credit card debt? Why? Explain — the more detailed, the better here.
2. At what point does debt consolidation make financial sense versus other options, and what criteria do you use to determine if someone is a good candidate? What viable debt consolidation options are out there?
3. How can consumers distinguish between legitimate credit counseling agencies and predatory services, and what specific benefits should they expect?
4. If someone can only make partial payments, what specific strategy do you recommend for prioritizing which debts to pay first and how much?
5. What's one immediate action that most people overlook when they're falling behind on payments that could significantly improve their situation? (A lesser-known but impactful tip here would be appreciated.)
6. What are the practical steps for attempting debt settlement on your own, and when should this option be considered versus working with a debt relief company?
Finally, please provide:
1) your role/title, a link to your LinkedIn profile, company website, and company descriptor (e.g., fintech startup in the credit sector)
2) a good email to follow up if needed (MUST be the source's email)
IMPORTANT: We can't accept/use AI-written responses, or responses you've already submitted elsewhere (we WILL check). Also, I'm not looking for surface-level information easily found online. These questions are meant more as a guide to get more nuanced, in-depth expertise from you :) Please share relevant common hypothetical scenarios or client experiences to back up answers.
Thanks!
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4) SUMMARY: Looking for tax and financial experts who can explain what happens when you inherit money in a 401(k)
GUARANTEED PUBLISHING: No
NAME: Jeanine Skowronski
CONTACT: jeanineskowronski@gmail.com
URL: https://muckrack.com/jeaninesko
MEDIA OUTLET: Money As If
MEDIA WEBSITE: https://moneyasif.com/
DEADLINE DATE: 2025-04-22
DEADLINE TIME: 05:00 pm
TIME ZONE: Eastern Standard Time
QUERY: I'm writing a lead story for my newsletter/blog Money As If (moneyasif.com) about what you should know if you stand to inherit money in a loved one's 401(k). Namely, I'm looking for estate planning/tax attorneys, CPAs, or CFPS who can answer these questions.
(1) I'm assuming the beneficiary has to pay taxes when they withdraw from the account. Is that the case?
(2) Is the beneficiary subject to the same minimum withdrawal requirements as the original account holder?
(3) If the money in the accounts is being split among loved ones, should all of the intended loved ones be listed as beneficiaries? Asking as I encountered this myself — my parents intended me to split the money with my brother, but originally had only me as the beneficiary on the accounts, which struck me as complicated for tax purposes?
(4) Any best practices for people who are planning to leave 401(k) assets as part of an inheritance?
(5) Any best practices for people who inherit assets this way?
Happy to take responses via email or hop on the phone sometime in the next few days to chat. Let me know what you prefer — and thanks in advance for any help you can provide!
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5) SUMMARY: I want to hear from certified financial planners, financial coaches.....how to navigate your finances during this uncertain economy
GUARANTEED PUBLISHING: No
NAME: Sheryl Nance-Nash
CONTACT: sdnnash@gmail.com
URL: https://muckrack.com/sheryl-nance-nash
MEDIA OUTLET: Mindbodygreen.com
MEDIA WEBSITE: https://www.mindbodygreen.com
DEADLINE DATE: 2025-04-22
DEADLINE TIME: 06:02 pm
TIME ZONE: Eastern Standard Time
QUERY: As we watch this rocky economy, what can people do to help keep them afloat during this hard time? I want crash-coarse tips from financial planners, etc. to help folks deal with the stress of economy? What are the smart moves to make, what are the mistakes to avoid, and more. Send me your thoughts.
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6) SUMMARY: Looking for home equity experts to weigh in on whether HELOCs are too risky in today's economy
GUARANTEED PUBLISHING: No
NAME: Sharon Wu
CONTACT: sharewritesllc@gmail.com
URL: https://muckrack.com/sharon-wu
MEDIA OUTLET: CBS News
MEDIA WEBSITE: https://www.cbsnews.com/moneywatch/
DEADLINE DATE: 2025-04-23
DEADLINE TIME: 09:00 am
TIME ZONE: Pacific Standard Time
QUERY: I'm working with CBS News to write an informative article about whether HELOCs are too risky in today's economy.
I need US-based home equity experts (e.g., mortgage loan officer, mortgage lender, director of mortgage sales, etc.) to share unique insights.
To be considered, please answer the following questions by Wednesday, 4/23, 9 am PST (all or the ones you can answer, and please avoid specific mentions of tariff policy or political leaders):
1. Generally, do you think HELOCs are too risky in today's economy? Why or why not? Explain the factors that help drive the demand for HELOCs, and how these can make them more risky given today's volatile economic landscape.
2. When/in what circumstances would it make financial sense for someone to get a HELOC now? Why? Explain.
3. When/in what circumstances would it NOT make financial sense for someone to get a HELOC now? Why? Explain.
4. What financial scenarios make a HELOC better than a home equity loan, despite potential rate volatility?
5. Which alternative equity-accessing options would you recommend for homeowners who determine a HELOC is too risky for their situation? (A bulleted list of alternative options, followed by a brief explanation of each, would be helpful)
6. How does a homeowner's overall debt profile and financial stability factor into your HELOC recommendations in today's economic climate?
7. What safeguards can homeowners implement to protect themselves from interest rate fluctuations when using a HELOC?
Finally, please provide:
1) your role/title, a link to your LinkedIn profile, company website, and company descriptor (e.g., mortgage lending company)
2) a good email to follow up if needed (MUST be the source's email)
IMPORTANT: We can't accept/use AI-written responses, or responses you've already submitted elsewhere (we WILL check). Also, I'm not looking for surface-level information easily found online. These questions are meant more as a guide to get more nuanced, in-depth expertise from you :) Please share relevant common hypothetical scenarios or client experiences to back up answers.
Thanks!
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