Carmen Rita Wong Bio | Wiki
Carmen Rita Wong is a popular American radio, television, and online journalist, as well as a personal finance expert at CNBC where she served as the previous host of the 2005 version of On the Money, which is a personal finance program. Previously, Carmen served as a contributor to The Dr. Oz Show and iVillage. She also writes a blog for CNBC.com that focuses on taking control of your personal finances.
Carmen Rita Wong Age
Carmen was born in 1974, in New York, in the United States. She is 48 years old.
Carmen Rita Wong Height
She is a woman of average stature. Carmen stands at a height of 5 ft 6 in (Approx. 1.65 m).
Carmen Rita Wong Parents
She was born in New York, in the United States to her caring and loving parents. Carmen is of Dominican descent. Carmen’s father named Peter Wong, is of Chinese descent, though he is not her biological dad. Her biological parents are Charles J. Giannotti of Bristol, R.I., and the late Guadalupe A. Giannotti. Carmen’s father worked as the director of application development for Ascential Software, a company based in Westboro, Mass.
Carmen Rita Wong Husband
Carmen is now single. She happily married her now ex-husband Lawrence Ulrich the senior auto writer. The pair married on May 8, 2005, at Five Front, a restaurant in Brooklyn. Their wedding became officiated by Rev. Richard D. Leonard, a Unitarian Universalist minister. Later on, carmen and Lawrence Ulrich divorced. The two share a daughter named, Bianca who was born in 2006. Before, Carmen’s divorce her daughter was called Carmen Wong Ulrich.
Carmen Rita Wong Education
After completing her primary and high school education, Carmen attended and earned a Bachelor’s degree in psychology and art history from Fairfield Campus (Connecticut). She also has a Master’s degree in psychology from Columbia University based in New York City.
Carmen Rita Wong CNBC
She became named in October 2013, host of the weekly radio program Marketplace Money, produced by American Public Media, starting with the program of November 2, 2013. During giving financial advice on the Marketplace Money program of October 26, 2013, Carmen also disclosed that she is currently divorced and a single mother. Marketplace’s website refers to her as a “Former Host” as of February 2014.
Her blog made its start on Qvisory.com and her advice columns are seen monthly in Glamour, Men’s Health as well as Latina and online. Carmen also makes contributions to Essence and Diversity Women magazines. Carmen has been making her name as a money expert seen on CNN, The Rachael Ray Show, as well as Oprah Winfrey’s XM radio network.
She became named one of the 25 Hottest Women of Business in January 2009 by Business Pundit. Her accomplishments were honored at the eighth annual New York City Women’s History Month Celebration in March 2009.
Carmen Rita Wong Books
She became the author of Generation Debt: Take Control of Your Money—A How-to Guide published by Grand Central that became released in 2006. The 272-page book concentrates on the under-40 crowd giving tips on what to do on both student loans and consumer debt. This guide also provides recommendations on how to establish a goal-oriented budget, make the most of payback options, as well as utilize employee savings and investment plans. carmen’s book has featured on the recommended reading list of The Wall Street Journal and her advice became highlighted in The Washington Post. Her second book named The Real Cost of Living: Making the Best Decisions for You, Your Life, and Your Money became published in December 2010 by Perigee/Penguin.
Carmen Rita Wong Salary
She earns a satisfying amount from her work as radio, television, and online journalist, as well as a personal finance expert at CNBC where she served as the previous host of the 2005 version of On the Money, which is a personal finance program. Carmen’s average salary is $67,619 per year.
Carmen Rita Wong Net Worth
Carmen gets her wealth from her work as a radio, television, and online journalist, as well as a personal finance expert at CNBC where she served as the previous host of the 2005 version of On the Money, which is a personal finance program. Therefore, Carmen has accumulated a decent fortune over the years. Carmen’s estimated net worth is $634,447.
How old Is Carmen Rita Wong
Carmen is a 48-year-old who was born in 1974, in New York, in the United States.
Is Carmen Rita Wong Married
No. She became divorced from Lawrence Ulrich the senior auto writer. The pair married on May 8, 2005, at Five Front, a restaurant in Brooklyn. Their wedding became officiated by Rev. Richard D. Leonard, a Unitarian Universalist minister.