''Annie Jacobsen Speaks Out''; From Credit Card Marketing to Insurance Fraud, New Column Digs Deep, Tackles Tough Topics

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 13, 2005--Along with the new year and a new look, WomensWallStreet.com announces the debut of a new column by Annie Jacobsen, the tough-as-nails author of the infamous "Terror in the Skies" articles. The column, "Annie Jacobsen Speaks Out," will investigate financial issues affecting us today, from the ethics involved in marketing a credit card to vulnerable college students, to what happens when your property is damaged while flying the "friendly skies."

No stranger to controversy, Jacobsen will take the no-nonsense investigative reporting style that allowed her to uncover the hidden facts behind airline safety and federal investigations, and apply it to issues in the financial arena.

"Annie is a smart, savvy reporter with a rock-hard commitment to informing the public," said WomensWallStreet.com Editor Pam Little. "She has stood her ground despite vocal opposition and personal attacks, earning her the public's trust. We wanted to give Annie a platform to uncover information that affects our readers and their finances."

"I've learned that getting to the facts isn't always easy," said Jacobsen. "But facts are what I'm passionate about. I want to uncover the hard-to-get-at truths, truths that Americans need to hear. I am grateful that the editors at WomensWallStreet.com have given me this platform to tackle some of the injustices in the world of finance and affect change in an industry where change is long overdue."

About WomensWallStreet.com

WomensWallStreet.com is an objective, unique and entertaining source for reliable and expert information on all things financial, including career advice, balancing family and work, becoming a savvy investor, saving for retirement and much more.

Come check out the site's new look. In addition to enhanced functionality and a great new design, the site has added new features, tools and columns, including Frankly Financial(TM), TaxMama(TM), Career Boost & Extreme Resume Makeover(TM) and Annie Jacobsen Speaks Out(TM). In addition, the site has partnered with Investor's Business Daily to provide enhanced tools and content for the savvy investor.

About Annie Jacobsen

Annie Jacobsen's series of articles, "Terror in the Skies," stemmed from her terrifying trip aboard Flight 327 from Detroit to Los Angeles. The articles, which exposed the vulnerability of our airlines to terrorist activity and the lack of safety measures therein, earned significant national media attention, sparking a heated debate with regard to airline safety and whether the people charged with protecting us in the skies are doing all they should. Although subjected to numerous personal attacks, Annie stayed the course, and ultimately affected change in airline safety rules and procedures. A full investigation of the incident by the House Judiciary Committee, which oversees the FBI, is currently under way.