Jane Bryant Quinn was born February 5, 1939. She is a recognized as one of the nation's leading financial strategists. She has written columns in magazines such as Newsweek, The New York Daily News and Good Housekeeping. Her books "Making the Most of Your Money" and "Everyon's Money Book" were Book of the Month selections. She has contributed to the development of the financial software, Quicken which is a personalized financial planning guide. She has also appeared on CBS Morning News and Good Morning America. She is the recipient of an Emmy Award and the Gerald Loeb Award for a Lifetime Achievement and for Distinguished Business and Financial Journalism. 030 .