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ABS Radio Networks To Broadcast Winning Advice with Jennifer Openshaw - Leading entrepreneur and personal finance expert Jennifer Openshaw to bring her message of financial security to middle income Americans

NEW YORK, NY — Leading entrepreneur and personal finance expert Jennifer Openshaw, CEO of Openshaw’s Family Financial Network and founder of Women’s Financial Network, will bring her message of financial security to middle income Americans through an exclusive broadcast agreement with ABC Radio Networks and a new membership-based service designed for the 50 million Americans who need advice on money matters but up until now could not afford it.

Hosted by Openshaw, the Winning Advice radio program will bring personal finance information, tips and advice to middle income Americans on a variety of topics including home improvements, building and maintaining good credit, and how to best prepare for retirement. The short-form feature program, sponsored exclusively by LendingTree, LLC, will begin airing today on many of the 4600 ABC Radio Networks affiliate stations across the country. For more information, visit www.winningadvice.com.

“Considering that 70 percent of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck and nine out of 10 worry if they have enough to retire on, the need for clear, concise and independent personal finance information has never been more urgent,” said Openshaw. “The Winning Advice program is specifically designed to help millions of hardworking Americans do more with what they have. With the support of ABC Radio Networks and LendingTree, Winning Advice will give people the confidence and simple tools they need to begin building a secure financial future.”

“Jennifer Openshaw is a financial champion of average Americans who is uniquely qualified to bring top-notch advice to our listeners who want to win in today’s challenging economy,” said John McConnell, senior vice president of programming for ABC Radio Networks. “She makes a real difference in people’s lives, so we’re thrilled to have Jennifer join our roster of talented on-air personalities who bring expert advice to the airwaves.”

A nationally recognized financial expert and TV commentator who taps into her own life struggles, Openshaw is the only known female financial personality who has also been a leading entrepreneur. In 1999, Openshaw founded Women’s Financial Network (WFN), an innovative financial services company created for women and a trendsetter in the industry. Her work as CEO and Chairman won her recognition as a “Mover & Shaker” in Silicon Valley by the San Jose Mercury News and one of the Internet’s 25 Rising Stars by Internet World magazine. WFN was sold to and is now a division of Siebert Financial (NYSE:SIEB). Jennifer is also the author of “What’s Your Net Worth,” turned into a Public Television show. A Rotary Scholar, Jennifer holds a B.A. and M.B.A. from UCLA. She was also appointed by the Governor of California to the prestigious Commission on California State Government Organization & Economy (“The Little Hoover Commission”).

In addition to hosting Winning Advice, Openshaw is the Consumer Columnist for MarketWatch.com and a frequent guest commentator for CNN. She has served as the “Money Expert” for CBS-TV in Los Angeles, contributing money editor for Child magazine, and commentator for Lifetime TV. Her work has brought her national coverage through such shows as Oprah, Montel Williams, “The Other Half,” and CNBC’s “Power Lunch” and has led to features in Fortune, Business Week, San Francisco Chronicle, Washington Post, and the San Jose Mercury News.

“Many Americans are losing financially when they need help winning with everyday money matters,” said Douglas R. Lebda, Founder and CEO of LendingTree, LLC. “Through this unique radio program, every American can now get smart, objective financial help, no matter the size of their bank account. Jennifer brings not only an outstanding reputation and proven track record, but also a passion and entrepreneurial spirit to a meaningful and big American cause. We are proud to be the premier sponsor of Winning Advice.”