Home And Family Finance
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H&FF - Show 304 - May 19, 2013
Get A Job, Control Your Spending Wrestle your spending into submission and learn a no excuses approach to landing a job *Get a Job Now! Dana Manciagli, author and career coach, Bellevue, Wash., shares job searching advice from her new book Cut the Crap, Get a Job! A New Job Search Process for a New Era. *Cut Spending, Enjoy Life. Kathryn Greiner, director of credit education for the University of Michigan Credit Union, Ann Arbor, Mich., tells you how to control your spending without...
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H&FF - Show 303 - May 12, 2013
This week Home & Family Radio explores whether auto-paying your bills is a good idea while using the tools to protect your cash and get organized. * Protect Your Cash. Luke Reynolds, chief of outreach and program development at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., Washington, D.C., discusses how to protect your valuables and the most secure locations for your money. * Bill Paying 14Set It and Forget It? Stacy Rapacon, a personal finance writer for Kiplinger, Washington D.C., explores the...
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H&FF - Show 302 - May 5, 2013
Student Loan Tips, Suckers List On H&FF Radio This week,avoid being a sucker while giving you advice about trading stocks and college borrowing. * 10 Student Loan Tips. Rick Bialobrzeski, communications director for GreenPath Debt Solutions, Detroit, Mich., shares some of the nonprofit credit counseling organizations best advice about student borrowing. * Failing to Plan = Planning to Fail. Sam Seiden, chief education, products, and services officer for Online Trading Academy, Irvine,...
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H&FF - Show 301 - April 28, 2013
Student Debt, College Entrepreneurs This week Home & Family Finance Radio goes back to school to help young people conquer student debt and make money. * Smart College Borrowing. Joe Orsolini, president, College Aid Planners, Inc., Glen Ellyn, Ill., offers advice about when to borrow for college and whether it makes sense to dip in to retirement savings to pay for a childs education. * Young, Vibrant, and Saddled With Debt. Seth Piccirillo, director of community development for the city of...
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H&FF - Show 300 - April 21, 2013
Our 300th Show! Paul Gentile of CUNA; Shawn Gilfedder of McGraw Hill; Stuart Ritter of T. Rowe Price
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H&FF - Show 299 - April 14, 2013
* The Psychology of Clutter. Dr. Lise Van Susteren, a Washington D.C. psychiatrist, discusses why people are prone to clutter and why that inclination leads to modern behavior such as friending hundreds of people you barely know on Facebook. * The Clutter Whisperer. Susan Fleischman, a professional organizer and owner of Clutterfree, Chicago, offers advice about how to get organized and rid your home of clutter. * Clutter in the Internet Age. Jennifer Stewart, owner of Organizing by...
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H&FF - Show 297 - Mar 31 2013
Thinking Like A Rich Person, Telecommuting On H&FF Radio * Use Your Tax Refund like a Rich Person. Professional speaker and consultant Steve Siebold , author of the book How Rich People Think and co-founder of the consulting firm Gove-Siebold Group, Boynton Beach, Fla., says putting your tax refund in savings is not necessarily the best use of the money and suggests some alternatives. * Is Working From Home the Future? Corporate speaker and author Linda Galindo, Park City, Utah, explains why...
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H&FF - Show 298 - Apr 7 2013
Susan Sharkey, Patrick Bet David, Sandra Block
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H&FF - Show 296 - Mar 24, 2013
*Sequestering Your Dollars. Michael Farr, president of investment firm Farr, Miller & Washington, Washington, D.C., imparts some financial wisdom about where 14and where not 14to put your dollars during these times of government austerity. Farr also explains why the market is making leaps and bounds amid so much uncertainty. *The Tax Man Cometh. Eric Smith, a spokesperson for the Internal Revenue Service, Washington, D.C., reminds listeners T-Day, April 15, is imminent and shares changes in...
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H&FF - Show 295 - Mar 17, 2013
Posted on 03/13/13
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H&FF - Show 294 - Mar 10 2013
Dennis Zuehlke, Dr. Sheila Dobee (DDS), Sharie Arison
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H&FF - Show 293 - Mar 3, 2013
*The 5 Degree Principle. Shannon Cassidy, author of the new book The 5 Degree Principle and director of the leadership-development firm Bridge Between, Inc., Philadelphia, discusses her step-by-step guide to achieving lasting life and career changes that she has successfully used with her executive clients. *Personal Finance Advice From Kiplingers - Jane Clark, a senior editor with Kiplingers Personal Finance, Washington D.C., shares advice from the personal finance magazine that has been...
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H&FF - Show 292 - Feb 24 2013
Andia Dinesen, Grant Cardone, Sharon Lechter
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H&FF - Show 291 - Feb 17 2013
AUTHORS NETICA SYMONETTE, CAITLIN FRIEDMAN & JACKIE C. KOSKI
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H&FF - Show 290 - Feb 10, 2013
*How Do We Make, Break Habits? Jeremy Dean, psychologist, founder of PsyBlog (http://www.psyblog.co.uk /) and author of the new book Making Habits, Breaking Habits: Why We Do Things, Why We Don't, and How to Make Any Change Stick, United Kingdom, discusses the science behind good (and bad) habits. *Opting Out of Spam Mail. Scott Mitic, CEO at TrustedID, Palo Alto, Calif., offers advice on how to protect your identity and credit online. *Is There Any Privacy in Social Media? Martha Zoller,...
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H&FF - Show 289 - Feb 3, 2013
Smith-Ramani, Sharkey & Tiffany
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H&FF - Show 288 - Jan. 27 2013
Steven B. Smith, Caroline Mayer, & Kathy Kristof
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H&FF - Show 287 - Jan 20, 2013
* Military Matters. Roland Arty Arteaga, president/CEO, Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC), Washington, D.C., discusses money issues affecting soldiers and their financial quality of life. * Mobile Money. James T. Shreve, attorney, BuckleySandler LLP, Washington, D.C., talks about mobile banking and payments and keeping your data and identity safe. * Get Control of Student Loan Debt. Bruce Mesnekoff, general manager, The Student Loan Help Center, Tampa. Fla., gives advice about handling...
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H&FF - Show 286 - Jan 13, 2013
McGinnis, Matsen & Jaffee
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H&FF - Show 285 - Jan 6, 2013
Posted on 01/03/13
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H&FF - Show 284 - Dec 30, 2012
Posted on 12/28/12
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H&FF - Show 283 - Dec 23 2012
Posted on 12/19/12
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H&FF - Show 282 - Dec 16 2012
*ConsumerProtect@holidays. Scott Mitic, CEO of TrustedID, Redwood, Calif., suggests ways to protect yourself from identity theft while shopping for the holidays. *Assisting Elders. Sandra Markwood, CEO of National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a), Washington, D.C., discusses eldercare for seniors. *Health Care and Chiropractors. Dr. Michael Zuschnitt, chiropractor, Century Spine Center, Easton, Md., talks about how chiropractic fits into your overall health care.
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H&FF - Show 281 - Dec 9, 2012
*Early Mortgage Payoff. Jackie Graham, Agent for First Home Mortgage, Arlington, VA., suggests mortgage payment strategies. *Electronic Organization. Jennifer Stewart, owner of Organizing by Jennifer, St. Louis, discusses how to eliminate digital clutter. *Is Your Rental Car Safe? Pamela Oakes, owner of Pams Motor City Automotive, Detroit, reveals how to rent a safe auto for the holidays.
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H&FF - Show 280 - Dec 2, 2011
* Holiday Spending. Bill Hampel, senior vice president of research and policy analysis and chief economist for the Credit Union National Association (CUNA), Washington D.C., shares seasonal shopping statistics. * Protecting Assets from Greedy Heirs. Sandra Block, senior associate editor at Kiplingers Personal Finance, Washington D.C., suggests ways to hold on to your property until you are ready to give it up. * Free Shipping Day. Luke Knowles, CEO of Kinoli Inc., Fort Collins, Colo.,...
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H&FF - Show 279 - Nov 25 2012
* Get Your Finances in Shape. William Harris, CEO of Personal Capital Management, Inc., New York, former CEO of PayPal and Intuit, offers financial solutions for turbulent times. * Don 19t Rent Buy! Author Eddie Fadel, Oak Brook, Ill., a firm believer in the American dream, challenges many of the misconceptions tied to the notion that, in this economy, renting a home is cheaper than home ownership. * Debt-Proof the Holidays. Author and financial expert Mary Hunt, Orange County, Calif., tells...
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H&FF - Show 278 - Nov 18 2012
* The Post-Election Investment Outlook. Michael Farr, president, Farr, Miller & Washington, Washington, D.C., discusses the elections effects on investment markets. * Paying for College. Ken OConnor, a financial aid expert and director of student advocacy at cuStudentLoans.org, Philadelphia, gives advice about financing higher education. * Curbing the Cost of Being in Weddings. Michelle Dosher, managing editor of consumer periodicals, Credit Union National Association (CUNA), Madison, Wis.,...
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H&FF - Show 277 - Nov 11, 2012
Posted on 11/07/12
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H&FF - SHOW 276 - Nov 4, 2012
* Credit Unions: More Than Lower Fees. Harriet May, past Credit Union National Association (CUNA) Board chair and retired CEO of GECU in El Paso, Texas, covers the differences between banks and not-for-profit, people-first credit unions. * Breaking Up Is Not So Hard to Do. Susan Tiffany, certified credit union financial counselor and director of consumer periodicals, CUNA, Madison, Wis., talks about how to switch to a credit union in a few easy steps. * Hot Travel and Vacation Ideas. Bob...
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H&FF - Show 275 - Oct. 28 2012
* Keep Your Car Running. November is National Car Care Month. Pam Oakes, Fort Meyers, Fla., ASE-certified automotive technician and author of Car Care for the Clueless: Successful Used Car Buying 101, shares important automobile maintenance tips. * 529: As Important as 401(k). Bridget Byron, Chicago, director of the College Savings Program at the Illinois State Treasurers Office, says 529 plans, federal governments college savings plans, can be just as important as retirement plans. * Money,...
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H&FF - Show 274 - Oct. 21 2012
From affordable ghosts and goblins to savvy holiday savings, how to plan and spend wisely for happier holidays. * Holiday Retail Outlook. Andrea Woroch, consumer expert, Kinoli, Inc., Windsor, Colo., previews prices, products, and getting the most for your money. * Is Black Friday Now Irrelevant. Andrea Woroch, consumer expert, Kinoli, Inc., Windsor, Colo., again takes the microphone to talk technology and shopping habits. * Five Ways to Save at Halloween. Savings expert, author, and founder...
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H&FF - Show 272 - Oct 7, 2012
(Rebroadcast) HFF Radio considers Social Security withdrawal age, program has guidance for when to begin claiming Social Security benefits, energy efficiency ideas, and knowing the likelihood you will be accountable for a late relatives bills. This is a rebroadcast of an earlier H&FF Radio program. *Know When to Start Taking Social Security. Jim Sloan, president, Jim Sloan Associates, Houston, and author of Financially Informed Boomer, talks about the tradeoffs you make when choosing Social...
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H&FF - Show 273 - Oct 14, 2012
(Rebroadcast) H&FF Radio shares tips for handling high bank fees, investing, job searches, and travel in a still-challenging economy. This is a rebroadcast of an earlier program. * The Nine Most Irritating Bank Fees. Andrea Woroch, consumer expert, Kinoli, Inc., Windsor, Colo., discusses what you can do about unfair bank fees. * Investing In Today 19s Market. Michael Farr, Farr, Miller and Washington, Washington, D.C., discusses the importance of reducing debt and investing wisely, even in a...
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H&FF - Show 271 - Sept 30 2012
Posted on 09/27/12
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H&FF - Show 270 - Sept 23 2012
Posted on 09/27/12
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H&FF - Show 269 - Sept 16 2012
* Financial Security for Young Adults. Stuart Ritter, senior financial planner, T. Rowe Price, Easton, Md., tells listeners that no matter what they do, they should save close to 15% of their income for retirement. * Longer School Day/Year. Jennifer Davis, co-founder and president, National Center on Time & Learning, Boston, talks about the advantages of extending the school day and the school year. * Americas Cheapest Family. New York Times best-selling authors Steve and Annette Economides,...
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H&FF Show 268 - Sept 9 2012
* Samsung vs. Apple: Decision. Host Paul Berry discusses this cases verdict and what Apples $1.5 billion win over alleged patent infringement means to you. * Protecting Your Child at School. Kim Lankford, contributing editor, Kiplinger Magazine, Washington, D.C., covers protecting your college students identity, phishing scams, and renters insurance. * Respecting the Latino Market. It is Hispanic Heritage Month, and Robert Coven, president and founder, Marketing to Latinos, Athens, Ga.,...
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H&FF Show 267 - Sept 2 2012
* When is the Best Time to Invest. Michael Farr, president, Farr, Miller & Washington, Washington, D.C., talks about investment preparation. * Risk and Benefits of Online Trading. Trader Jessica Foust, TechMediaNetwork, Salt Lake City, Utah, tells how to determine if online trading is a good fit for you. * ROTC Scholarship Secrets. Lt. Col. Chuck Brewer, Indianapolis, Ind., author of - How to Win ROTC Scholarships, provides details about the ROTC scholarship selection process.
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H&FF - Show 266 - August 26 2012
*Get the Most From Your Financial Institution. Luke Reynolds, chief of outreach and program development at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., Washington, D.C., discusses how you can build a collaborative relationship with your financial institution 19s representatives. *Parents Prepare Kids for School and Making the Grade. Becky Pringle, a science teacher from Harrisburg, Pa., and secretary-treasurer of the National Education Association, talks back-to-school prep and school success....
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H&FF - Show 265 - August 19, 2012
Posted on 08/15/12
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H&FF - Show 264 - August 12 2012
Posted on 08/10/12
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H&FF Show 262 - July 29 2012
As we head into a new college season we will cover some topics that should be helpful to those (parents/students) preparing to transition back to college or to college for the first time. Joe Buhrmann, Financial Analyst, Country Financial. We will begin with the new Country Financial Services survey on how Americans feel about the cost of a college degree, and going into debt to pay for it. John Kiernan, CardHub.com. John talked about the different prepaid cards available and the pros and...
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H&FF Show 263 - Aug 5 2012
Mortgage madness and social media on H&FF Radio This week's program covers seniors 19 foreclosure woes, offers hope for underwater homeowners, and talks tweets, check-ins and blogs 14that 19s social media, folks 14for college students. Nightmare on Main Street. Susan Reinhard, senior vice president, AARP, Washington D.C., reviews a sobering study about senior home foreclosures. Hope for Seniors. All is not lost for seniors suffering from problem mortgages 14 Stuart Vener, a national real...
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H&FF Show 261 - July 22 2012
Coming Home Jobless. Dennis May, hiring manager, Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, D.C., and Susan Fallon, vice president of business development, Monster, New York, describe the job market for returning veterans and strategies for getting veterans back into the work force. Back to Work. Ed Tobon, director of recruiting, Ryder, Miami, offers guidance for veterans looking for employment upon returning home. Finding Success. Wade Franklin, U.S. Navy veteran and franchise store owner,...
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H&FF - Show 260 - July 15 2012
Personal Productivity Secrets. Maura Thomas, Austin, Texas, a 20-year personal productivity leader, and founder and chief trainer of Regain Your Time.com, talks about managing the details of life and work. You can also visit www.regainyourtime.com. The End of Money. David Wolman, Portland, Ore., is a contributing editor at Wired and author of The End of Money, described by one reviewer as a tidy history of money and its discontents, [as well as] a travel story. In the book and in this...
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H&FF - Show 256 - June 17 2012
Posted on 06/23/12
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H&FF Show 255-June 10th 2012
James Merritt - Baltimore, MD 13 Author of the Spencer 19s First series of books. Mr. Merritt talks about Spencer and his journey to uncover all of the basics of using a bank and saving money. These books are geared toward financial education of children and are currently the official money book for the Head Start of Central Pennsylvania. Susan Fallon- New York 13 VP of Business Development at Monster Government Solution. Susan is responsible for working with government agencies, industry...
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H&FF Show 254 - June 3 2012
Posted on 05/30/12
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H&FF Show 253 - May 27 2012
Posted on 05/23/12
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H&FF - Show 252 - May 20, 2012
Posted on 05/23/12
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H&FF Show 251 - May 13, 2012
Posted on 05/09/12
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H&FF Show 250-May 6 2012
Posted on 05/09/12
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H&FF - Live From Billings MT Apr 29 2012
Posted on 04/26/12
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H&FF Show 247 - April 22 2012
FINANCIAL LITERACY with NCUA Chair Debra Matz 77 MILLION AMERICANS with NFCC VP Gail Cunningham BUY OR RENT with CUNA's Susan Tiffany SOUTHERN TRUST MORTGAGE with SVP Raymond Friday
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H&FF Show 246 - April 15 2012
IRS LAST CALL with Eric Smith TAX BILLS with Mike Eisenberg STORECARDS with Amanda Walker WORLDWATCH with Erik Assadourian
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H&FF Show 244 - Mar 25 2012
Posted on 03/21/12
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H&FF - Show 243 - Mar 18 2012
"Make Money by Asking for It," Susan Tiffany, CCUFC, director of consumer periodicals for CUNA, shares how to obtain better deals for services you already use. "Cash Call with Jean Chatzky", Jean Chatzy is the financial editor for NBC's Today Show and discusses her weekly financial advice program. Dr. Charles Richards, author of "The Psychology of Wealth" explains how we can positively change our perceptions of wealth.
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H&FF - Show 242 - Mar 11 2012
Trevor Bolin, Author of "Take Charge, Change Your Life Today," talks about the steps he took to change his life and go from nothing to becoming a millionaire. Michael Rosenbaum, author of "Six Tires, No Plan" the impossible journey of Discount Tire founder, Bruce Halle. Leonie Gordon, an Assistant Dean of Continuing Education and the Director of the Harvard Institute for Learning in Retirement, explores the topic of retirement learning programs and the options on finding out how to get...
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H&FF - Show 241 - March 4, 2012
Posted on 02/29/12
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H&FF Show 240 Feb 26, 2012
Posted on 02/23/12
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H&FF - Show 239 - Feb 19 2012
Posted on 02/15/12
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H&FF Show 238 - February 12, 2011
Kim Korte, author, "The Perfect Heart: Creating & Maintaining Love/Life Balance," explains how to make time to effectively manage relationships. Marshall Miller, co-author, "Unmarried to Each Other: The Essential Guide to Living Together as an Unmarried Couple," provides guidance for cohabitating before or instead of getting married. Pamela Yellen author of "Bank on Yourself: The Life-Changing Secret to Growing and Protecting Your Financial Future," discusses common financial disagreements...
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H&FF Show 236 JAN 29 2012
Posted on 02/04/12
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H&FF Show 237 - FEB 5 2012
Posted on 02/04/12
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H&FF- Show 233 - Jan 8 2012
Posted on 02/03/12
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H&FF - Show 232 - Dec 18, 2011
Bill Hardekope, CEO of LowCards.com will give an update on the first report on credit card complaints issued by the CFPB. Carole Townsend, author of the new humor book "Southern Fried White Trash" will give us do's and don'ts of holiday gift giving and re-gifting. We also have Nataly Rubinstein and her book "Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementia" deals with what happens when you have to share the holidays with a love one who is suffering from the alzheimer's disease. Jula Jane has started...
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H&FF Show 231 - Dec 11 2011
Host Paul Berry chats up Britt Beemer from America's Research Group; certified financial planner Debra Neiman; author Rob Severson; and interior design instructor Dustin Struckmeyer.
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H&FF - Show 234 - Jan 14, 2012
Host Paul Berry talks "Cheap Exercise" with Kate Forgach; "Military Saves" with Andia Dinesen; gets into Holiday Card Debt with Jordan Goodman; and talks with Roger Michaud about Paying for College in 2012.
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H&FF Show 235 - Jan 22 2012
Host Paul Berry welcomes "Credit Sesame" founder Adrian Nazari; author Vicky Oliver; CUNA's Susan Tiffany; and closes out the program with Danielle Nierenberg.
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H&FF Show 230 - Deccember 4
Paul Berry speaks with CUNA chief economist Bill Hampel; design specialist Dean Johnson about Universal Design; and Dr Roger Bruce Lane about his new book "A 30-Day Program to Greater Abundance, Prosperity and Self-Worth".
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H&FF Radio Archive 226
Posted on 11/02/11
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H&FF Radio Archive 225
Posted on 10/20/11
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H&FF Radio Archive
Posted on 10/13/11
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H&FF Radio Archive Show 223
Posted on 10/07/11
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H&FF Radio Show 221
Posted on 09/21/11
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H&FF Radio Archive
Posted on 09/07/11
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H&FF Radio Show 219
Will Medicare & Social Security Be There When You Need These? For years you 19ve paid into the social security system. Now you may never benefit from it. What does the future hold for Medicare and social security and people who rely on these? 3 Ways to Save On Items That Blow Your Budget. Manisha Thakor, personal finance expert, author, and financial literacy advocate, says, 1cSign up for benefits during your work place open enrollment season that can put more money in your pocket and help...
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H&FF Radio 218
Parents: The Buck Stops Here In Funding College. Roger Michaud, chair of the College Savings Foundation, with survey showing challenges families face saving for college and what works. 1cSuddenly Single 1d Financial Planning. Jean Dorrell, certified estate planner, founder and president, Senior Financial Security, discusses what newly single women must do for a secure financial future. Cracking the New Job Market: 7 Rules for Getting Hired in Any Economy. Bill Holland, former large...
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How to Protect Your Child's Identity: Seven Tips for...
Adam Levin, founder and chairman, Identity Theft 911
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The Cost of Skipping Vacations. (July 10th Show #213)
Susan Tiffany, certified credit union financial counselor and director of consumer periodicals, Credit Union National Association (CUNA)
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Food Prices: Why Do They Keep Increasing? (July 10th...
Food Prices: Why Do They Keep Increasing? Phil Lempert, food-industry analyst known as the Supermarket Guru and host of "Food Sense,"
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How We Sabotage Ourselves Financially and What We Can Do...
The Three Worst Things We Do to Sabotage Ourselves Financially and What We Can Do to Fix It. Pam Krueger, executive producer and host of "MoneyTrack," and board member for the Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy
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H&FF Show 216
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H&FF Radio Show 215
Posted on 08/03/11
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HFF Show 214
Posted on 07/27/11
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Investor Protection Program for Older Investors (7/3/11...
Financial fraud targets your mom & dad. Fight back with Investor Protection Program for Older Investors. FINRA, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority and AARP teamed to develop on line tools to thwart investment fraud for older investors and their families. Gerri Walsh, FINRA vice president and deputy director, Investor Education, tells what is on site @ http://bit.ly/9L3hOL and ways you can protect yourself and those you love.
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Get the Most From Daily On Line Deal Sites (7/3/11 #212)
Farnoosh Torabi, personal finance journalist and author, presents strategies to use when buying that one big discounted daily deal on Groupon, LivingSocial and other deal sites; curbing impulse buys; and things you can do to make sure you redeem/use your bargain.
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How Media Shape Travelers 19 View of Destinations...
What a mess! There was a tsunami! The crime rate is astronomical! You DON 19T want to go there! 1d Or do you? Mark Murphy of Murphy Travels sees first-hand how media shape travelers 19 view of particular destinations. Mark recommends where to find alternative sources of up-to-date vacation destination information. He also suggests that some reported and common perceptions of certain travel spots don 19t match the reality of what that place is truly like.
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July 3rd- Show 212
Investor Protection Program for Older Investors. Geraldine (Gerri) Walsh, vice president and deputy director, Investor Education, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Get the Most From Daily On Line Deal Sites. Farnoosh Torabi, personal finance journalist, author and tv personality, Yahoo Finance Personal Financial Independence Day and Steps Families Can Take to Better Manage Their Personal Finances. Brooke Salvini, Certified Public Accountant, Personal Financial Specialist,...
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June 26th Show 211
The Complete Idiot 19s Guide to Personal Bankruptcy. Lita Epstein, financial writer of more than 25 books on the market Idiot 19s Guide to Repairing Your Credit. Edie Driskill, certified financial planner, author Summer Travel Easier at Credit Union Shared Branch. Quick Cash for the Road! Craig Beach, senior vice president, marketing and business development, Co-Op Shared Branching Get Out of That Hole! Road Out of Debt: bankruptcy and other solutions to your financial problems. Theodore...
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June 19th Show #210
Chuck Jaffe, Brenda Linnington, Steven Smith and Jatrice Gaiter
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H&FF Radio Archive - Show 209
Adopting and Caring for a Shelter Animal: How Much Will It Cost? Jamie Scotto, adoptions and rescue director, Washington Animal Rescue League Are You a Good Financial Role Model For Your Kids? Stuart Ritter, family financial expert, T. Rowe Price 7 Principles for a Richer Life. Robert Pagliarini, president, Pacifica Wealth, and certified financial planner 5 Financial Mistakes Women Make While Going Through Divorce. Nicole Covganka, financial planner, Retirement Planning Group
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June 5th # 208
Teaching Elmo and Cookie Monster About Spending, Sharing, and Saving. Beth Kobliner, author, member of the President's Advisory Council on Financial Capability, and content adviser, "Sesame Street," talks about her involvement with the "Sesame Street" financial education initiative and shares what it's like to teach Elmo, Cookie Monster, and Grover about money on camera. Seven Steps to Cheaper Airfare. Stacy Johnson, certified public accountant and executive producer and president, Money...
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May 22 2011
Top 5 Car Repair Jobs You Can (And Should) Do Yourself. Robert Baldassari, master mechanic, automd.com Unrealistic Overuse of credit. Dr. Marsha Richins, Myron Watkins Distinguished Professor of Marketing, Trulaske College of Business, University of Missouri 7 Unique Wedding Registry Web Sites. Andrea Woroch, consumer savings expert Give the Gift That Keeps Giving. Madeleine Greene, accredited financial counselor
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APRIL 17
Paul Berry speaks with Janet Bodnar, Farnoosh Torabi, Diane Cheng and Bill Pritchard; then answers your e-mail questions.
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April 24 - Show 202
Guests include Bethany & Scott Palmer, Susan Tiffany, Dr. Steve Miller and Lauren Saunders
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Home & Family Finance - April 10
On the program, Phil Heckman, Stacy Johnson and Mike Jacobson
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Home & Family Finance - SHOW 200
The milestone 200th show features Jeannine Glista, Remar Sutton, Pam McLelland and Gigi Hyland.
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March 27 Show
Retirement Planning in Uncertain Times. Dr. John Migliaccio, director of research, Met Life Mature Market Institute Retirement Confidence Survey. Dr. Craig Copeland, senior research associate, Employee Benefit Research Institute 4 Ways to Shop Smarter. Sue Perry, deputy editor, Shop Smart Magazine from the publishers of Consumer Reports Tax-Savings Tips: Employee Benefits That Save You Money. Manisha Thakor, personal finance author and founder of the Women's Financial Literacy Initiative
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MAR 20 Show
Posted on 03/17/11
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March 13 Show
Tax Time Doesn 19t Have to Be a Taxing Time. Patricia Seaman, director of marketing and communications, National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE) 2. World Council of Credit Unions: It 19s Mission & Projects. Pete Crear, chief executive officer, World Council of Credit Unions 3. Inheriting Wealth: Inheritor 19s Self-Worth vs Net-Worth. Myra Salzer, founder, The Wealth Conservancy 4. Spring Clean Your Records. Susan Tiffany, certified credit union financial counselor and director of...
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February 27 Show
Posted on 02/24/11
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February 12-13 Show
Posted on 02/11/11
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Home & Family Finance - Show 192 - Feb 6, 2011
Posted on 02/03/11
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Home & Family Finance - Show 191 - Jan 30
Posted on 01/27/11
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Home & Family Finance - Show 190-Jan 23 2011
Posted on 01/20/11
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Home & Family Finance Jan 2
Posted on 01/15/11
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Home & Family Finance - Jan 9
Posted on 01/15/11
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Home & Family Finance - Jan 16
Posted on 01/15/11
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Home & Family Finance Sun, 5 Dec 2010 16:18:38 EST
DEBIT AND CREDIT CARD LIABILITY/PROTECTION, Part 2. Jennifer Kerry, vice president, credit issuer processing, Co-Op Financial Services, Rancho Cucamonga, Calif2. SNEAKIEST NEW SHOPPING SCAMS, Pt. 1. Sue Perry, deputy editor, ShopSmart Magazine, Yonkers, NY 3. USE SIMPLE TOOLS TO ASSESS YOUR FINANCES. Susan Tiffany, certified credit union financial counselor and director of consumer periodicals, Credit Union National Association, Madison, Wisc. 4. FIVE THINGS NOT TO DO AT THE MALL THIS...
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Home & Family Finance Sun, 28 Nov 2010 16:18:31 EST
SNEAKIEST NEW SHOPPING SCAMS, Pt. 1. Sue Perry, deputy editor, ShopSmart Magazine, Yonkers, NY 2. INCOME TAX SEASON AHEAD! WHAT TO KNOW & HOW TO PREPARE. Barbara Weltman, author and J.K. Lasser spokesman, Poughkeepsie, NY 3. SKIMMING: DON??T LET IT SPOIL YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING. Kathy Herziger-Snider, vice president - product development, Co-Op Financial Services, Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. 4. IDENTITY PROFITEERING: PROTECT OUR SOLDIERS FROM I.D. THEFT. Adam Levin, founder and chairman, Identity...
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Home & Family Finance Sun, 21 Nov 2010 16:18:30 EST
PENNY-PINCHING CONSUMERS JUMPING ON THE PREPAID CELL PHONE BANDWAGON. Sam Simon, senior fellow, New Millennium Research Council 2. WHAT EVERY PARENT SHOULD HAVE IN THEIR ??BOX OF TRICKS?? TO SURVIVE THE HOLIDAYS! Lee Woodruff, life style and family contributor, ABC's Good Morning America 3. GET THE BEST HOLIDAY SHOPPING CUSTOMER SERVICE. Tim Houlne, CEO, Working Solutions 4. HOLIDAY SEASON SHOPPING EXPECTATIONS. Stefanie Henson, senior research analyst, Morpace
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Home & Family Finance Sun, 14 Nov 2010 16:18:02 EST
Military Saves Campaign. Arty Arteaga, president and CEO, Defense Credit Union Council, Washington, DC 2. Military Debt Problem. Gerri Walsh, vice president of investor relations, FINRA, Washington, DC 3. A Look Ahead ?? Your 2010 Income Taxes. Eric Smith, national spokesman, Internal Revenue Service, Washington, DC
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Home & Family Finance Sun, 7 Nov 2010 16:18:01 EST
Home & Family Finance, presented by America's credit unions, is a weekly one-hour radio show hosted by veteran television anchor and radio host Paul Berry. The program offers consumer finance information and advice to a general audience.
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Home & Family Finance Sun, 31 Oct 2010 16:18:03 EST
TEACH YOUR KIDS ABOUT MONEY AT HALLOWEEN. Janet Bodnar, editor, Kiplinger??s Personal Finance magazine 2. SMALL BUSINESS ACT LETS YOU CONVERT RETIREMENT PLAN TO ROTH IRA. James Lange, attorney and certified public accountant 3. MORE PEOPLE SEEKING EARLY RETIREMENT DUE TO CORPORATE STRESS. Wayne Copelin, certified financial planner and founder, Copelin Financial Advisors
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Home & Family Finance Sun, 24 Oct 2010 16:19:09 EST
NEW CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION DIRECTOR??S ??TO DO?? LIST. Adam Levin, founder and chairman, Credit.com. 2. TUNE IN TO SURPRISING SPENDING TRIGGERS. Susan Tiffany, certified financial counselor and director of consumer periodicals, Credit Union National Association (CUNA). 3. GO DIRECT: U.S. TREASURY CAMPAIGN URGES DIRECT DEPOSIT OF GOVERNMENT PAYMENTS. Tepricka Morgan, Go Direct Campaign spokesperson, Financial Management Service, U.S. Department of the Treasury
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Home & Family Finance Sun, 17 Oct 2010 16:18:05 EST
INTERNATIONAL CREDIT UNION DAY. Bill Cheney, president and CEO, Credit Union National Association (CUNA) 2. HEALTH CARE REFORMS: WHAT THESE CHANGES MEAN TO YOU. Susan Dentzer, health and health policy journalist and editor-in-chief, Health Affairs 3. DEBT SETTLEMENT: NEW FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION CONSUMER PROTECTIONS. Michael Bovee, founder and owner, Consumer Recovery Network 4. MULTIGENERATIONAL LIVING: BENEFITS & CHALLENGES. Amy Goyer, author, speaker, consultant and AARP family,...
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Home & Family Finance Sun, 10 Oct 2010 16:18:03 EST
PSYCH YOURSELF RICH. Farnoosh Torabi, personal finance journalist, author and TV personality 2. HEALTH CARE REFORM CHANGES FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT REIMBURSEMENT RULES. Dennis Zuehlke, compliance manager, Ascensus IRA Services 3. DON??T LET THE COST OF HALLOWEEN SCARE YOU THIS YEAR. Barry Boone, president and founder, currentcodes.com and dealhunting,com 4. CAN YOU RECOVER YOUR MONEY LOST IN A SCAM? Rodney Ballance, Jr., financial services industry expert, author, and nationally syndicated...
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Home & Family Finance Sun, 3 Oct 2010 16:18:00 EST
FINANCIAL PLANNING WEEK: IT??S IMPORTANT TO YOU & YOUR FAMILY. Ken McDonnell, program director, Employee Benefit Research Institute/American Savings Education Council 2. I WILL TEACH YOU TO BE RICH. Ramit Sethi, founder and writer of Iwillteachyoutoberich.com, and co-founder of PBwiki 3. TECHNOLOGY TRENDS AT YOUR CREDIT UNION. Kathy Herziger-Snider, vice president, product development, CO-OP Financial Services 4. PAYDAY LENDING, USURY LAWS, AND STATUTORY SLEIGHT OF HAND. Christopher...
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Home & Family Finance Sun, 26 Sep 2010 16:17:59 EST
FEDERAL CITIZEN INFORMATION CENTER: CONSUMER RESOURCES ON LINE. Teresa Nasif, director, U.S. General Services Administration??s Federal Citizen Information Center 2. 10 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT AUTO INSURANCE FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL. Ethan Ewing, president, Bills.com 3. NON-SUFFICIENT FUNDS FEES & OVERDRAFT PROTECTION PROGRAMS AT MILITARY FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS. Marocco Roberts, captain, and banking and credit union liaison officer, U.S. Army, the Pentagon 4. AARP TAX-AIDE: TAX HELP FOR...
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Home & Family Finance Sun, 19 Sep 2010 16:18:01 EST
STAY OFF THE BUDGET TROUBLE D LIST. Susan Tiffany, certified financial counselor and director of consumer periodicals, Credit Union National Association 2. ARE YOU PREPARED TO SURVIVE A DISASTER? Laura Howe, vice president of Public Relations, American Red Cross 3. DEBIT AND CREDIT CARD LIABILITY/PROTECTION FROM FRAUD. Jennifer Kerry, vice president, Credit Issuer Processing, CO-OP Financial Services
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Home & Family Finance Sun, 12 Sep 2010 16:18:03 EST
FINANCIAL LITERACY RESOURCES FOR KIDS AND PARENTS. Madeleine Greene, accredited financial counselor, family and consumer science retired tenured faculty University of Maryland, and author 2. NATIONAL MONEY NIGHT TALK. Jean Chatzky, financial editor, NBC Today show, and author of Not Your Parents' Money Book: Making, Saving and Spending Your Own Money
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Home & Family Finance Sun, 5 Sep 2010 16:18:01 EST
1. "FIVE RULES TO RETIREMENT SAVING," with Bill Losey, certified financial planner and author, Bill Losey Retirement Solutions, Wilton, New York; 2. "FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS," with Sue Else, president, National Network to End Domestic Violence, Washington, D.C.; 3. "WHY WE'RE LOSING THE WAR AGAINST IDENTITY THEFT," with Robert Siciliano, television news correspondent, author, and security expert, Boston, Mass.; and 4. "SPENDING MONEY YOU DON'T HAVE? OVERDRAFTS...
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Home & Family Finance Sun, 29 Aug 2010 16:17:57 EST
1. "THREE (MORE) REASONS TO USE DIRECT DEPOSIT." Susan Tiffany, certified credit union financial counselor and director of consumer periodicals, Credit Union National Association (CUNA), explains how direct deposit can have a positive impact on your cash flow and overall financial situation. 2. "BACK-TO-SCHOOL RESOURCES ON USA.GOV." Sarah Roper, acting director of USA.gov, Office of Citizen Services and Communications, U.S. General Services Administration, discusses resources for parents,...
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Home & Family Finance Sun, 22 Aug 2010 16:17:59 EST
1. "YOUR CAR LEASE OPTIONS." John Sternal, vice president marketing communications, LeaseTrader.com, covers options for the person looking for someone to take over the remainder of a car lease contract. 2. "THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING." Jennifer Abernethy, CEO, The Sales Lounge, describes the steps business can take to select and use social media sites such as Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, You Tube, and MySpace to market their products and services. 3. "HOW TO RAISE YOUR...
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Home & Family Finance Sun, 15 Aug 2010 16:17:41 EST
1. "INSURANCE COVERAGE SINGLE PEOPLE SHOULD CONSIDER." Loretta Worters, vice president communications, Insurance Information Institute, covers what 30-somethings need to know about auto, home, life, health, disability, and long-term care insurance, and what affects cost and availability for this stage of life. 2. "HOW TO SAVE AT ANY AGE: TIPS FOR PEOPLE IN THEIR 20S, 30S, 40S, 50S+." Bill Losey, certified financial planner, senior adviser, and retirement coach, reviews savings targets for...
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Home & Family Finance Sun, 8 Aug 2010 16:17:50 EST
1. "YOU ARE YOUR OWN GYM." Mark Lauren, U.S. Special Operations fitness instructor, outlines a fitness program anyone can do to get in better shape and live a healthier lifestyle--without a health club membership or special equipment ?? what a money saver! 2. "WHAT COLOR IS YOUR PARACHUTE FOR RETIREMENT?" John Nelson, retirement and life-stage planning speaker, and instructor at University of Wisconsin-Madison, offers help determining retirement readiness in terms of money, health, and...
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Home & Family Finance Sun, 25 Jul 2010 16:17:45 EST
HOW TO HAVE A LOT OF FUN FOR JUST A LITTLE MONEY. HOME & FAMILY FINANCE ASKS, ??WHAT??S YOUR STORY??? Susan Tiffany, certified financial counselor and director of consumer periodicals, Credit Union National Association (or CUNA) 2. MORE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT TIPS FOR TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS. Samantha Paxson, vice president ?? marketing, Co-op Financial Services 3. SUMMER BUMMER: NO MONEY FOR A VACATION? Gail Cunningham, vice president - public relations, National Foundation for Credit...
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Home & Family Finance Sun, 18 Jul 2010 16:17:41 EST
Idiot's Guide to Recovering from Identity Theft. Mari Frank, attorney, certified information privacy professional 2. Getting Started Finding a Financial Advisor. Chuck Jaffee, senior columnist, MarketWatch 3. Nannies4Hire.com. Candi Wingate, founder and president 4. How to Be Your Own Financial Regulator: 6 Ways Consumers Can Better Manage Their Personal Finances. Laura Rowley, columnist, Yahoo! Finance
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Home & Family Finance Sun, 11 Jul 2010 16:17:47 EST
GRADUATION DEBT: MANAGE STUDENT LOANS AND LIVE YOUR LIFE. Reyna Gobel, freelance journalist, Investopedia and Yahoo! Finance 2. DOES EMPLOYMENT CHANGE MEAN INSURANCE CHANGE? Loretta Worters, vice president - communications, Insurance Information Institute 3. WOMEN, MAXIMIZE YOUR EARNING POTENTIAL. Eleanor Blayney, certified financial planner, author and consumer advocate for the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards 4. CRUISING FOR A BARGAIN. Susan Tanzman, co-owner and president,...
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Home & Family Finance Sun, 4 Jul 2010 16:17:43 EST
CONSUMER SECURITY BREACHES INCREASE??U.S. HAS NO I.D. THEFT PLAN. John Ulzheimer, Credit.com 2. EAT LOCALLY, SAVE MONEY AND STRENGTHEN YOUR LOCAL ECONOMY WITH TIPS FROM FARMERS MARKET COOKBOOK. Scott Jones, executive food editor, Southern Living Magazine 3. KIDS, WEALTH AND CONSEQUENCES: ENSURING A RESPONSIBLE FUTURE FOR THE NEXT GENERATION. Richard Morris, principal, Resource for Ownership Intelligence (ROI) Consulting, and adjunct professor, Lake Forest Graduate School of Management 4....
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Home & Family Finance Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:17:45 EST
Predatory Lending by Auto Dealers. ??Since When Is 19% Interest Too Much to Pay??? Rosemary Shahan, founder and president, Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety (or CARS) 2. Fire Your Broker : Signs You Are Getting the Wrong Retirement Advice. Kelly Campbell, certified financial planner, chartered financial consultant, char??tered mutual fund counselor and principal, Campbell Wealth Management 3. What to Consider When Your Lease is Up. Kim McGrigg, community manager, Money Management...
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Healthy Eats for Less. Cooking Light: Healthy Foods to Feed Your Family and Still Save Money? Kathy Kitchens Downie, nutrition editor at Cooking Light magazine 2. Your Million Dollar Dream. Tamara Monosoff, author, CEO and founder of Mom Invented, business columnist for Entrepreneur.com and WomenEntrepreneur.com 3. How to Get Great Customer Service. Micah Solomon, author, president, Oasis Disc Manufacturing, expert on customer service, and creator of The College of The Customer 4. Tips for...
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Are They Safe? Tax-Free Municipal Bonds. Bill Walsh, co-founder and president, Hennion & Walsh 2. Bon Voyage! Travel Documents Take You Around the World. Sue Tanzman, owner and president, Martin's Travel and Tours 3. There??s a Sucker Born Every Minute: How to Spot Audacious Frauds, Scams, and Cons??and How to Stop Them. Jeffrey Robinson, journalist, author, internationally recognized expert on organized crime, fraud, and money laundering 4. Do You Know Enough Financially to Handle Being on...
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Investment Tips That Don't Work. Michael Reese, president and founding principal, Centennial Wealth Advisory 2. Americans More Frugal Than One Year Ago. Janet Bodnar, editor, Kiplinger??s Personal Finance magazine 3. Get a Financial Check Up. Susan Tiffany, certified credit union financial counselor and director, consumer periodicals, Credit Union National Association 4. The Latest in ATM Technology. Kathy Herziger-Snider, vice president - product development, Co-op Financial Services
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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Boosting Your Financial I.Q. Ken Clark, certified financial planner, Little Rock, AR 2. 30-Minute Money Solutions. Christine Benz, director of personal finance, Morningstar, Inc., Chicago, IL3. Transferring GI Benefits. Kim Lankford, contributing editor, Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine and columnist, Kiplinger.com and Ask Kim
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Give Yourself Credit: Tips for Improved Money Management. Sanyika Callaway Boyce, financial fitness coach, lecturer, author, Financial Fitness Institute 2. Save Your Small Business: 10 Crucial Strategies to Survive Hard Times or Close Down & Move On. Jake Warner, attorney and executive chairman, Nolo 3. Hidden Airline Deals and the Best & Worst Hotels. Sue Perry, deputy editor, ShopSmart, from the publisher of Consumer Reports 4. Auto Financing 101. Jack Gillis, director of public affairs -...
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SPECIAL LIVE SHOW BEFORE ANNUAL MEETING OF GEORGIA CREDIT UNION AFFILIATES 1. Financial Fraud, Scams and How to Protect Yourself. Kathy Igou, vice president - Risk Management, Georgia's Own Credit Union 2. Key Points About Mortgages. Richard Reeve, certified counselor, Consumer Credit Counseling Service (or C-C-C-S) 3. The CARD Act: New Rules for Credit Card Issuers - How will these affect you? Skye Tyler, education coordinator, Consumer Credit Counseling Service
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Unions and Upward Mobility for Immigrant Workers. John Schmitt, PhD, senior economist, Center for Economic and Policy Research 2. Use Debt Collection Laws to Protect Your Rights. Gerri Detweiler, consumer debt expert and co-author of Debt Collection Answers 3. Can Washington Stem the Tide of Foreclosures, II? Deborah Goldberg, director, Hurricane Relief Project, National Fair Housing Alliance4. Survey Reveals Silver Lining to Financial Crisis. Gail Cunningham, vice president, Public...
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COLLEGES MAINTAIN PLEDGES TO LIMIT STUDENT LOANS. Edie Irons, communications director, Project on Student Debt, Institute for College Access and Success 2. WHY STUDENT LOAN BORROWERS ARE BIG WINNERS IN HEALTH CARE REFORM -Income-based Loan Repayment. Beth Kobliner, personal finance columnist and author 3. THE WEALTHY FREELANCER. Ed Gandia, cofounder, TheWealthyFreelancer.com and co-author, The Wealthy Freelancer: 12 Secrets to a Great Income and an Enviable Lifestyle 4. THIS LAND AIN'T YOUR...
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Repo Madness: Dangerous Auto Repossession Practices. John Van Alst, staff attorney, The National Consumer Law Center 2 . Play Your Cards Right with One from a Credit Union. Susan Tiffany, director, consumer periodicals, CUNA 3. Weathering the Storm, IDAs and Foreclosure: Study Shows 100% People with Individual Development Accounts and Financial Counseling Kept Their Homes. Caroline Radcliffe, senior research associate / economist, The Urban Institute 4. Coordinating Federal Policies on...
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CHEAP EATS. Cate Williams, vice president, Financial Literacy, Money Management International 2. SPRING CLEAN YOUR FINANCES. Bill Losey, certified financial planner and retirement strategist 3. THE OTHER 8 HOURS. Robert Pagliarini, certified financial planner, author and president of Pacifica Wealth Advisors 4. ASSETPLATFORM.ORG BOOSTS FINANCIAL HEALTH OF LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. Kirsten Moy, director, Economic Opportunities Program, the Aspen Institute
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EFFICIENT GARDENING WILL SAVE BIG BUCKS. Adria Brodas, Fairfax County Virginia Extension Service unit coordinator agent, Agriculture, Natural Resources and Horticulture 2. NOT YOUR GRANDPARENTS' ANNUITIES. Craig Hemke, president and founder of BuyAPension.com 3. CAN WASHINGTON STEM THE TIDE OF FORECLOSURES? Deborah Goldberg, director, Hurricane Relief Project, National Fair Housing Alliance4. INVESTING STRATEGIES FOR THE HIGH NET WORTH INVESTOR & YOU. Niall Gannon, private wealth manager,...
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Seize Tax Refund Opportunity. Susan Tiffany, director, consumer periodicals, CUNA 2. They're Your Parents, Too! How Siblings Can Survive Their Parents' Aging Without Driving Each Other Crazy. Francine Russo, journalist and New York Times Fellow at the International Longevity Center 3. Handle Your Own Legal Affairs With HALT. Theresa Rudy, interim executive director, Center for Legal Empowerment, Accountability and Reform 4. Complete Idiot's Guide to Investing. Ed Koch, former investment...
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LIVE SHOW RECORDED AT THE HILTON WASHINGTON,DC 1. Save Big: Cut Your Top 5 Costs and Save Thousands! Elisabeth Leamy, consumer correspondent, ABC's Good Morning America 2. Financial Tips for Young Adults. Dara Duguay, expert on personal finance and financial literacy, Dara DollarSmart Consulting 3. Last Minute Income Tax Tips. Eric Smith, national spokesman, Internal Revenue Service
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Consumer Security Breaches Increase & U.S. Has No I.D. Theft Plan. John Ulzheimer, president of consumer education,Credit.com and author of YOU'RE NOTHING BUT A NUMBER, Atlanta, GA2. Eat Locally, Save Money and Strengthen Your Local Economy With Tips from Farmers Market Cookbook. Scott Jones, executive food editor, Southern Living Magazine, Birmingham, AL 3. Kids, Wealth and Consequences: Ensuring a Responsible Future for the Next Generation. Richard Morris, principal, Resource for Ownership...
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RIPE: Harvesting the Value of Your Business. Deborah Douglas, managing director, Douglas Group 2. National Consumer Protection Week. Jan Garkey, manager, adult education, Business to Consumer Publishing, Credit Union National Association (CUNA) 3. Rebates: Harder to Get; Harder to Use. Edgar Dworsky, founder, ConsumerWorld.com and MousePrint.com 4. Consumer Tips on Debt Settlement Companies. Susan Grant, director of consumer protection, Consumer Federation of America
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Perfect Storm for Identity Theft Brewing: Worst Data Breach Yet to Come. Adam Levin, founder, Credit.com and former director of the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs2. MatchSavings.org. Janette Klaehn, vice president, communications, World Council of Credit Unions
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Special live taping before audience at the Credit Union National Association Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC), Washington, DC1. Credit Unions and You: What Consumers Should Know. The Honorable Debbie Matz, Chairman, National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). 2. American Opportunity Credit - Make the Most of Tax Breaks for College Expenses. Kim Lankford, contributing editor, Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine and columnist, Kiplinger.com and the Ask Kim column.3. Online Threats to...
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Credit Unions and You What Consumers Should Know. The Honorable Debbie Matz, Chairman, National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) 2. The American Opportunity Credit - Make the Most of Tax Breaks for College Expenses. Kim Lankford, contributing editor, Kiplingers Personal Finance Magazine and columnist, Kiplinger.com and the Ask Kim column. 3. Online Threats to Consumer Privacy. Amina Fazlullah, media reform advocate and staff attorney with U.S. PIRG (Public Interest Research Group). ##...
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Save Money with Do It Yourself Tax Prep Online Software & Programs. Andrea Woroch, public relations and communications specialist, Surfmyads.com, Santa Barbara, CA 2. Where the Jobs Are Now. Joe Watson, founder, Strategic Hire and Without Excuses, Reston, VA 3. Get Financially Naked: How to Talk Money With Your Honey. Manisha Thakor, author, contributor to the nationally syndicated NPR show "51% - The Women's Perspective," monthly columnist for military.com, and personal finance blogger on...
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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Boosting Your Financial I.Q. Ken Clark, certified financial planner, Little Rock, AR 2. 30-Minute Money Solutions. Christine Benz, director of personal finance, Morningstar, Inc., Chicago, IL 3. Transferring GI Benefits. Kim Lankford, contributing editor, Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine and columnist, Kiplinger.com and Ask Kim, Washington, DC
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Save $9,242 Annually by Using Public Transit. Mantill Williams, director, advocacy communications, American Public Transportation Association 2. Does Your Credit Score Tell the Truth About You? John Ulzheimer, president, consumer education, Credit.com, and regular contributor to CNBC??s On the Money 3. Converting From a Traditional To a Roth IRA. Dennis Zuehlke, compliance manager, Ascensus IRA Services 4. Fair Debt Collection. Thomas Kane, senior attorney, Division of Financial Practices,...
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AARP Tax-Aide: Tax Counseling for the Elderly. Bonnie Speedy, national director of AARP Tax-Aide and a vice president with AARP Foundation 2. 5 Things You Need to Know About the New Credit Card Rules That Start in February. Gerri Detweiler, credit expert and author, credit.com 3. Credit Card Connection: Finding the Best Credit Card for Your Needs. Ondine Irving, founder, Card Analysis Solutions and Credit Card Connection 4. Are You Ready for Change? (Getting a Handle on Your Finances) Susan...
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Check Your Financial Health & Other Timely Issues! 1. Earned Income Tax Credit: The IRS Says, "We're Gonna Give What You Deserve!" That is a GOOD thing! Eric L. Smith, national spokesman, Internal Revenue Service 2. Loan Modification Scams. Eileen Fitzgerald, COO, NeighborWorks America, Washington, DC 3. Mortgage Foreclosures: Who is to Blame; Who is Being Hurt; What is Being Done? Michael Calhoun, president and chief operating officer, Center for Responsible Lending, Durham, NC 4. Check...
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CHILDREN??S SAVINGS ACCOUNTS ?? START ONE AT BIRTH! Reid Cramer, PhD, director of the Asset Building Program, New America Foundation, Washington, DC 2. FINANCIAL RESOLUTIONS FOR THE NEW DECADE. Madeleine Greene, accredited financial counselor, author, and retired tenured faculty, University of Maryland (Family and Consumer Science) 3. RED TO BLACK?? COLLEGE PEER-TO-PEER FINANCIAL PLANNING PROGRAM. Dottie Durband, PhD, associate professor, Personal Financial Planning, associate chair,...
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CONVERTING TO A ROTH IRA. Mary Kay Foss, CPA and director - Greenstein, Rogoff, Olsen & Co. 2. YOU ARE HERE: EDUCATING KIDS ABOUT PRIVACY AND FRAUD. Jennifer Leach, consumer education specialist, Division of Consumer and Business Education, Federal Trade Commission (FTC) 3. THE 6-STEP DEBT DIET: TRIM YOUR POST-HOLIDAY HOLIDAY CARD FLAB. Andrew Housser, co-founder and co-CEO, Freedom Debt Relief 4. BE BOLD, THINK SMALL. (GETTING BIG THINGS DONE WITH SMALL STEPS) Susan Tiffany, director of...
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DEVELOP A NEW YEAR'S SPENDING PLAN. Cate Williams, vice president - financial literacy, Money Management International 2. KEY MONEY PROBLEMS FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS & YOUNG GEN Y-ERS: HOW FAMILY CAN HELP. Paul Goebel, director, Student Money Management Center, University of North Texas 3. THE "STEP-DOWN PRINCIPLE" OF REDUCING EXPENSES. Alena Johnson, accredited financial counselor, teacher - Utah State University (family finance, financial counseling, and balancing work and family) and...
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AVOID THE "JANUARY DEBT HANGOVER" Adam Levin, chairman and founder, Credit.com2010 ECONOMIC FORECAST. Mike Schenk, vice president economics and statistics, Credit Union National Association, Madison, Wisc.STOPPING OVERSPENDING. April Benson, PhD, psychologist, New York
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IT'S A WRAP! DO-IT-YOURSELF CHEAP, YET CHIC, HOLIDAY GIFT WRAPPING. Sue Perry, deputy editor, ShopSmart, from the publisher of Consumer Reports2. HOMEOWNERS 60% MORE LIKELY TO AVOID FORECLOSURE WITH FORECLOSURE COUNSELING. Eileen Fitzgerald, COO, NeighborWorks America3. AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT EXPANDED DOD HOMEOWNERS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - AN UPDATE. Joseph Sikes, director for housing and competitive sourcing, office of the deputy under secretary of defense for installations...
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"FREE LUNCH" FINANCIAL FRAUD TARGETS ELDERLY. Brian Bullock, financial security expert for AARP and head of the national Free Lunch Monitor Program, AARP 2. HOME FORECLOSURES CONTINUE TO SOAR: WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE AT RISK. Gerri Detweiler, national personal finance expert and co-author of Debt Collection Answers 3. SURVEY SHOWS CONSUMERS MISUNDERSTAND GIFT CARDS. Elisabeth Owen, president, National Association of Consumer Agency Administrators 4. CAPTURE THE SPIRIT OF THE HOLIDAYS WITH...
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YOUR IDENTITY IS NOT FOR SALE ON BLACK FRIDAY OR CYBER MONDAY. Scott Stevenson, founder and CEO, Eliminate ID Theft2. YOUR INCOME TAXES: WHAT TO DO BEFORE DECEMBER 31ST. Ethan Ewing, president, Bills.com, San Mateo, Calif.3. WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT INTERCHANGE. Caroline Lane, senior vice president, business development and marketing, CO-OP Financial Services, Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.4. FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION PROPOSES REFORM OF DEBT SETTLEMENT INDUSTRY: HOW REFORM WILL HELP YOU....
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2009 INCOME TAX CREDITS FOR ENERGY EFFICIENT HOME IMPROVEMENTS. Ronnie Kweller, director of media relations, Alliance to Save Energy2. IRS TAX TIPS ON DEDUCTIONS AND CREDITS NEW THIS YEAR. Eric Smith, national spokesman, Internal Revenue Service 3. SPENDING GREEN WITHOUT GOING IN THE RED THIS HOLIDAY SEASON. Ethan Ewing, president, Bills.com4. WHAT CONSUMER REPORTS KNOWS ABOUT THIS HOLIDAY SHOPPING SEASON THAT YOU DON??T??BUT SHOULD. Ed Farrell, director of market research, Consumers Union...
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1. Power Through Credit Card Debt. Susan Tiffany, director of personal finance information for adults, Credit Union National Association (CUNA) 2. 1,001 Things They Won't Tell You: An Insider's Guide to Spending, Saving and Living Wisely. Jonathan Dahl, editor in chief, SmartMoney magazine, Wall Street Journal 3. Provisions of the Credit Card Act of 2009. Pamela Banks, policy counsel, Consumers Union, publisher of Consumer Rpts 4. Sweeping Change In Credit Card Rules: How They Affect You....
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CUT THE COST OF PURCHASES WITH SERGEANT SHOPPER, a.k.a. Karen Jowers, staff writer, Military TimesU.S. BETTER BUSINESS MILITARY LINE - WHAT'S IT HAVE FOR YOU? Holly Petraeus, director, BBB Military LineVETERANS' BENEFITS. Keith Pedigo, associate deputy undersecretary for policy and program management, Department of Veterans AffairsNAVIGATING THE VETERANS BENEFITS MAZE. Shad Meshad, founder and president, National Veterans Foundation
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CAN'T MAKE YOUR CAR PAYMENTS? FIVE TIPS TO KEEP YOUR WHEELS. Eric Hoffman, spokesman, AWARE (Americans Well-informed on Automobile Retailing Economics)TELLING YOUR FAMILY WHO GETS WHAT (& WHY) BEFORE YOU DIE. Tech tools help get the job done. Eric Aanes, founder and president, Titus Wealth ManagementFINANCIAL FITNESS: MORE THAN A GOOD CREDIT SCORE. Brad Stroh, co-founder, CEO, Bills.com10 TECHNIQUES TO MANAGE YOUR PERSONAL COST OF LIVING. Kathy Kristof, senior writer, Los Angeles Times &...
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IRS Extends Deadline to Roll Over 2009 Required Minimum Distributions for IRAs. Dennis Zuelhke, Ascensus IRA Services 2. Home Heating This Winter: Temperatures, Fuel Costs & Tips. Ronnie Kweller, deputy director of communications, Alliance to Save Energy 3. Your Credit Report Card: Do You Make the Grade? New Online Tool! John Ulzheimer, president of consumer education, Credit.com and contributor to CNBC's One the Money 4. Tips for Happy Holidays without the Financial Headache. Michael...
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I Will Teach You to Be Rich! Ramit Sethi, founder and writer of Iwillteachyoutoberich.com2. Financial Planning Week: It's Important to You & Your Family. Ken McDonnell, program director, Employee Benefit Research Institute/American Savings Education Council 3. Technology Trends at Your Credit Union. Kathy Herziger-Snider, vice president, product development, CO-OP Financial Services4. Payday Lending, Usury Laws, and Statutory Sleight of Hand. Christopher Peterson, associate dean for academic...
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Consumer Resources On Line at the Federal Citizen Information Center. Teresa Nasif, director, U.S. General Services Administration's Federal Citizen Information Center2. 10 Things You Need to Know About Auto Insurance for Military Personnel. Ethan Ewing, president, Bills.com 3. Non-Sufficient Funds Fees & Overdraft Protection Programs at Military Financial Institutions. Marocco Roberts, captain, and banking and credit union liaison officer, U.S. Army, the Pentagon 4. AARP Tax-Aide: Tax Help...
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Is Fear Stopping You From Making Financial Decisions? Laura Rowley, Yahoo! Finance columnist and author 2. 10 Ways to Save on Health Care. Ethan Ewing, president, Bills.com 3. Are You Responsible for Your Deceased Relative's Debts? Quisaira Whitney, Federal Trade Commission 4. Extreme Frugality: Can You Handle It? Karen McCall, founder and president, Financial Recovery Institute
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Groupon: A collective buying web site. What is it and how does it work? Andrew Mason, founder and CEO 2. Hurricane Season: Homeowner's Insurance; R U Covered for Catastrophes? Michael Barry, vice president , Insurance Information Institute 3. How to Avoid Auto Warranty Scams. Steven Baker, director, Midwest Region Federal Trade Commission 4. The BBB Goes ABC: New Grading System Helps Consumers. Steve Cox, vice president, Council of Better Business Bureaus 5. How to identify "secure" web...
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Discarded Computer Retaliates Against Former Owner for Coffee Spill. Gives Up Personal Finance Information to I.D. Thief. Don??t Let This Happen to You. Jim Stickley, founder, chief technical officer and vice president of engineering, Trace Security 2. Gadgets That Help You Use and Conserve Water Wisely. Stacy Bass, utilities department public relations officer, and manager of education and outreach programs, Mesa, Arizona (one of several partners within the Water-Use It Wisely coalition)....
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Perfect Storm Brews for Identity Theft: Worst Data Breach Yet to Come. Adam Levin, chairman of IDentityTheft 911.com and former director of the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, warns of the factors coming together to create a perfect storm for an upsurge in identity theft. Bottom line? We ain??t seen nothin?? yet! 2. MatchSavings.org lets you match the savings of someone living in poverty. You choose who to help meet their savings goal and choose to match their savings toward...
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GET YOUR BUCKS IN A ROW: GAIN CONTROL OVER HOUSEHOLD CASH FLOW. Sue Perry, deputy editor, ShopSmart magazine, sister publication of Consumer Reports 2. WHEN IS A DEAL, NOT A DEAL? Madeleine Greene, financial counselor, ??Best Little Money Book?? author & retired family and consumer science professor, University of Maryland 3. TRICKS OF THE TRADE: OUTSMARTING INVESTMENT FRAUD. John Gannon, FINRA Investor Education Foundation 4. Used Car Buyer??s CSI. Larry Gamache, CARFAX 5. YOUR QUESTIONS...
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Earn Your Best Credit Grade. Susan Tiffany, CUNA director of personal finance for adults 2. Reduce Debt, Reduce Stress. Gerri Detweiler, credit expert and author, Credit.com 3. One-Income Household: Disaster Management When One Income Suddenly Disappears. Susan Reynolds, freelance editor and author 4. Motorist Assurance Program: Needed Protection for Car Owners & Get Your Brakes Checked Free During Brake Safety Awareness Week. Barry Soltz, president, Motorist Assurance Program 5. Save Money...
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THE NEW CREDIT CARD LAW & YOUNG ADULTS. Dr. Mary Beth Pinto, marketing professor and credit card researcher, Penn State Erie 2. SUSTENANCE AND HOPE FOR CAREGIVERS OF ELDERLY PARENTS. Gloria Barsamian, retired social worker 3. CASH FOR CLUNKERS. Ellen Martin, public affairs specialist, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation 4. Cut the cost of college text books; the power of online coupons; money market accounts and mutual funds - Your Questions...
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SALES TAX HOLIDAYS FOR BACK TO SCHOOL SHOPPING. Verenda Smith, manager, administration and policy, Federation of Tax Administrators, Washington, DC 2. SEVEN STEPS TO GET OUT OF YOUR PARENTS' HOUSE AND INTO A CAREER: A GUIDE FOR RECENT COLLEGE GRADUATES. Robin Fisher Roffer, author of The Fearless Fish Out of Water: How to Succeed When You're the Only One Like You 3. THE ECONOMY HITS BACK-TO-SCHOOL AND BACK-TO-COLLEGE SHOPPING. Ellen Davis, vice president, National Retail Federation of...
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Home & Family Finance
DON'T FORGET TO SING IN THE LIFEBOATS: UNCOMMON WISDOM FOR UNCOMMON TIMES. Kathryn and Ross Petras, brother & sister writing partners, NYC, NY 2. CONSUMERS EATING HEALTHIER, SAVING MONEY DURING RECESSION: HEALTHY EATING ON A BUDGET. Phil Lempert, the Supermarket Guru 3. HOW CREDIT UNIONS HELP THE FINANCIALLY UNDERSERVED. Carolyn Lane, senior vice president, business development and marketing, CO-OP Financial Services 4. CREDIT REPORTS, CREDIT SCORES AND MORE: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW AMID 2009...
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Home & Family Finance
1. SOCIAL COST OF FINANCIAL ILLITERACY -- Too many consumers lack basic money management skills. They make mistakes that cost them, but also cost our entire society and economy. Jack Gillis, consumer advocate, author, director of public affairs, Consumer Federation of America, and president, Gillis & Associates 2. HOUSING TRENDS FOR AN AGING U.S. Elinor Ginzler, senior vice president for livable communities, AARP 3. SENIOR COOPERATIVE HOUSING. Amy Fredregill, vice president, Cooperative...
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Home & Family Finance
1. Jean Chatzky, NBC 'Today' money expert on how 2 boost your financial status in her new book The DIFFERENCE: TRAITS AND HABITS OF THOSE WHO MOVED FROM THE LOWEST ECONOMIC STRATA TO THE HIGHEST AND HOW YOU CAN, TOO. 2. THE NEW G.I. BILL. New & improved, but what's in it for YOU? Sean-Michael Green, author of Marching to College: Turning Military Experience into College Admissions. 3. ARE YOU WORRIED ABOUT YOUR FINANCIAL ADVISOR? Steps you can take. Diahann Lassus, National Association of...
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Home & Family Finance
CAN'T AFFORD TO SELL YOUR HOME? STAYING PUT? THIS WEEK??S SHOW IS ABOUT TAKING CARE OF THE HOUSE YOU DO OWN. 1. GOING BUGGY? HIRE A PEST CONTROL FIRM - Who's right for you and your creepy crawlies? We asked Greg Baumann, senior scientist and technical director, with the National Pest Management Association 2. GET YOUR HOME INSPECTED. IT ISN'T JUST FOR HOME BUYERS. Even if you've owned your home for several years, having your house inspected may help you set future repair priorities and plan...
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Home & Family Finance
1. Happy 35th Birthday, Bar Code! The Bar Code is poised for revolutionary additions to help consumers! Tod Marks, sr. editor, Consumer Reports 2. $8,000 Tax Credit for 1st Time Homebuyers. New credit for 2009 purchases! Celebrate National Homeownership Month with guest Jerry Howard, Pres/CEO, National Association of Home Builders 3. Operation False Charity. David Horn, lawyer with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), who sues companies that deceive consumers. This time its phony charities...
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Home & Family Finance
1. CROOKS DON'T TAKE VACATIONS! Keep Your Credit Card & Personal Information Safe on Vacation. Lyn Chitow Oakes, Trusted ID 2. Credit Card Repayment Relief: New Terms Offer Better Options for Consumers. Gail Cunningham, National Foundation for Credit Counseling. 3. If You Lose Your Job, What Happens to Your 401 (k)? Jordan Amin, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. 4. MyCommuteSucks.com Our highways are choked, our overpasses are collapsing- -Let's Have 21st Century...
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Home & Family Finance
1. Power Through Credit Card Debt. Susan Tiffany, director of personal finance information for adults, Credit Union National Association (CUNA) 2. 1,001 Things They Won't Tell You: An Insider's Guide to Spending, Saving and Living Wisely. Jonathan Dahl, editor in chief, SmartMoney magazine, Wall Street Journal 3. Provisions of the Credit Card Act of 2009. Pamela Banks, policy counsel, Consumers Union, publisher of Consumer Rpts 4. Sweeping Change In Credit Card Rules: How They Affect You....
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Home & Family Finance
1. "Are We There Yet?" Fuel Efficiency Tips for Your Summer Road Trip. Kateri Callahan, president, Alliance to Save Energy 2. Making the Golden Years Golden: Sources of Information to Guide You In Making the Right Decisions for Living Better, Healthier, Independently, and Stress Free. Dr. Eva Mor, epidemiologist and specialist in gerontology and health-care management 3. George Orwell Could NOT Have Imagined This! Theres a Spy in Your SmartPhone. Amina Fazlullah, staff attorney, U.S. PIRG...
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Home & Family Finance
Cant Make Your Car Payments? Five Tips to Keep Your Wheels. Eric Hoffman, spokesman, AWARE (Americans Well-informed on Automobile Retailing Economics)Telling Your Family Who Gets What (and WHY) Before You Die. Tech tools help get the job done. Eric Aanes, founder and president, Titus Wealth ManagementFinancial Fitness: More Than a Good Credit Score. Brad Stroh, co-founder, CEO, Bills.com10 Techniques to Manage Your Personal Cost of Living. Kathy Kristof, senior writer, Los Angeles Times &...
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Home & Family Finance
SPECIAL MEMORIAL DAY SHOWMemorial Day: Its significance & the tradition of the National Memorial Day Parade. Tim Holbert, program director, American Veterans CenterDepartment of Defense Financial Challenge Road Show. Arty Arteaga, president, Defense Credit Union Council, Washington, DC and U.S. Navy Commander David Julian, CDR OSD PR, director of the office of Personal Finance and Transition, Department of Defense, the Pentagon, Arlington, VAMoney and Mobility: a Publication for Military...
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Home & Family Finance
TAPED BEFORE A LIVE AUDIENCE AT THE GEORGIA CREDIT UNION AFFILIATES ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN SAVANNAH Build a Savings Plan That's Right For YOU. Skye Tyler, education coordinator, Consumer Credit Counseling Service, Savannah What to Do If You Need Foreclosure Counseling, or Debt Management and Credit Counseling. John Willis, president, Consumer Credit Counseling Service, Savannah Know These Signs of Foreclosure Rescue Scams and Credit Repair Scams. Michael Liggins, senior investigator and...
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Home & Family Finance
Personal Finance for Military Families Booklet. Kim Lankford, author, contributing editor, Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine and columnist for Kiplinger.com Credit Unions: Alternatives to Banks. Eric Porter, evp business development and marketing, Co-op Financial Services Tax Credits for Homeowners Making Energy-Efficient Home Improvements Extended Through 2010. Ronnie Kweller, deputy director, Communications, Alliance to Save Energy Broadband: If You Build It, Will They Log On? Can...
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Home & Family Finance
Teen entrepreneurs; the home mortgage mess & you; and the financial and environmental benefits of going green. This weeks show with guests from Ohio. Teen Entrepreneurs Starting Businesses. Laura Busque, outreach manager, Ohio Credit Union League Home Mortgage Foreclosures - What YOU Can Do. Jim Rokakis, Cuyahoga County Treasurer, Cleveland Go Green--Save Money--Save the Planet!" Bill Eger, energy manager, Office of Sustainability, City of Cleveland Questions from audience
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Home & Family Finance
COUPLES & MONEY Pre-Nuptial Agreements. What's in one? Do you need one? Do you want one? Katherine Stoner, author, educator, attorney, Stoner-Welsh, Pacific Grove, Calif. Divorce: Separating Your Credit While Separating Your Lives. Maxine Sweet, vice president of public education, Experian, Allen, Tex Military Couples and Personal Finance: Special considerations help manage your money. Karen Jowers, staff writer, Military Times, Arlington, VA Estate Planning: Making arrangements for the one...
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Home & Family Finance
Lost money selling your home? In the military? HAP (Homeowners Assistance Program) can help if you qualify. Katie Savant, with the National Military Families Association, lays out what HAP covers. Get the facts. Ever get ripped off buying & financing a used vehicle? John Van Alst, with the National Consumer Law Center, tells what is needed for better consumer protection. Individual Development Accounts (IDA)-- A Savings Account for You? Leigh Tivol, senior program manager with...
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Home & Family Finance
Sustainable Homeownership: Future Role of Government. Lisa Ransom, vice president of federal affairs, Center for Responsible Lending, Washington, DC Low-Income and Minority Financial Services Concerns. Stephanie Bittner, consumer credit counselor, Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Delaware Valley, Philadelphia, Penn. Credit Card Reform. April Breslaw, director, Consumer Regulations, Office of Thrift Supervision, Department of the Treasury Turning Points - Think "Future" When Starting a...
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Home & Family Finance
Perfect Storm Brews for Identity Theft: Worst Data Breach Yet to Come. Adam Levin, chairman of IDentityTheft 911.com and former director of the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, warns of the factors coming together to create a perfect storm for an upsurge in identity theft. Bottom line? You ain't seen nothin' yet! MatchSavings.org lets you match the savings of someone living in poverty. You choose who to help meet their savings goal and choose to match their savings toward housing,...
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Home & Family Finance
Landscape Your Home to Save Energy and Money. Michael Weishan, former host of Americas oldest and most popular gardening TV show, PBSs Victory Garden Check Your Cars History Before You Buy. Maxine Sweet, vice president of public education, Experian 2009 Required Minimum Distribution Waiver--What Is It & Why You Should Care? Dennis Zuehlke, compliance manager, CUNA Mutual Group Your Questions Answered: Co-signing for a loan; routine vehicle expenses; appealing property tax assessments.
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Home & Family Finance
Predatory Companies: How to Avoid Them; How to Fight Back. Ron Burley, consumer activist and reporter, author, columnist, Eugene, Ore. Protecting Yourself from Data Breaches & Cyber Thieves. Scott Mitic, CEO, TrustedID, San Francisco, Calif. Feast-or-Famine Budgeting: Savings 101 for Consultants, Freelancers, Artists and the Self-Employed. Ethan Ewing, president, Bills.com, San Mateo, Calif. Your Questions Answered - IRS tax advice for self-employed; when you've lost your job; which ones to...
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Home & Family Finance
SURVIVAL KIT: TIPS ON TAXES, ENERGY AND JOB LOSS - Today's economy calls for an arsenal of personal finance tools and knowledge. Don??t skip these tips about how to: save money with low-cost landscaping, take advantage of energy saving and vehicle-buying tax incentives, and keep your cool when faced with the dreaded pink slip. Energy Saving Tax Incentives in New Economic Stimulus Law. Ronnie Kweller, deputy director, communications, Alliance to Save Energy Landscape Your Home to Save Energy...
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Home & Family Finance
Avoid Fake Check Scams. Susan Grant, director of consumer protection, Consumer Federation of America Mission of the Department of Veteran Affairs Center for Women Veterans. Irene Trowell-Harris, RN, EdD, Major General (USAF, retired), director, Center for Women Veterans, U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs Military Couples & Money. Money issues are the # 1 problem for many couples. Add to that the special circumstances for military families and agreed upon money management makes a positive...
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Home & Family Finance
TAPED BEFORE A LIVE AUDIENCE AT THE CREDIT UNION NATIONAL ASSOCIATION GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS CONFERENCE, WASHINGTON, DC The State of Our Economy and a Forecast from Bill Hampel, senior vice president, research and policy analysis, and chief economist, Credit Union National Association and Advice for Consumers During Difficult Times with Jack Gillis, consumer advocate, author, director of public affairs with the Consumer Federation of America and president of Gillis & Associates in Washington,...
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Home & Family Finance
AMERICA SAVES WEEK Start Saving Today with America Saves Program. Nancy Register, associate director of the Consumer Federation of America, tells how to take those 1st steps Everyone Can Save! Lower-Income Household Savings Initiatives: Saver's Bonus Act and AutoSave. Ray Boshara, vice president and director of Asset Building Program, New America Foundation Never Too Young to Save: Start Young Savers Off On the Right Foot. Eric Porter, executive vice president, Business Development and...
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