Flirting with Finance
A consumer financial-education book that wraps practical money lessons in an engaging fictional narrative, co-written with Kathleen Pickering.
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The Balancing Act, Show 1143
Beck appeared on the nationally syndicated morning program to discuss the book's entertaining approach to learning personal finance.
Watch & read coverageThe 2014 Independent Campaign (VA-08)
An independent run for Congress built on coalition politics — "disappointed Democrats, moderate Republicans and middle-minded Independents." 5,420 votes; FEC filings document a grassroots-scale operation.
Campaign in the timelineArlington Agency on Aging
Volunteer service supporting older adults in Arlington County, as noted in her 2014 candidate essay.
Ladies America & We Will Survive Cancer
Board service cited in her own published writing; her campaign's hot-pink branding promoted cancer awareness.
A Career Across the Markets
Government-bond trading, institutional advising, and personal financial planning — the professional foundation behind the book's authority.
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