Named as one of the 25 most influential women in the United States, Jane Bryant Quinn is the nation's leading commentator on personal finance, with books and columns read by millions. She is a contributing columnist on economics and money management for Newsweek and Good Housekeeping, and her twice-weekly newspaper column, Staying Ahead, appears in over 250 newspapers nationwide. In addition, Quinn is also a highly respected television commentator and best selling author. Her book Making the Most of Your Money, emphasizes how to improve your financial status in difficult times.