Decisions you make today may determine the choices you have tomorrow.

 Miriam Wizman on CNN's "The Turnaround"
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Recently, Miriam Wizman made a guest appearance as a financial planner on the hit CNN show "The Turnaround." Miriam, the personal financial planner for Kathy Ireland, offered financial advice to a new business owner. The program aired Saturday, March 26, 2005.

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