Michael Finney

Michael Finney December 8, Hour 2

Yelp is a favorite resource for many consumers. But Chris Morran of The Consumerist says you should actually ignore the star ratings. He joins Michael to explain why.Want to avoid buyer's remorse? One way is to stay away from these 10 items. Drew Fairweather of TheWorstThingsForSale.com tells us about… you guessed it! The Top 10 worst things you can buy.All too often, after the holidays, your wallet feels really light and your credit card bill looks sooooooooooooo loooooooooong. If you want...

Michael Finney December 1, Hour 3

- 5 Tax Moves to Make Before December 31st listed by Tracy Oliva of Jackson Hewitt Tax Services - Shopping secrests revealed in the Accenture 2012 Holiday Shopping Survey - Four Calling Birds cost how much? PNC Financial shares the 2012 Christmas Shopping Index

Michael Finney December 1, Hour 1

- Worth it? Or Not Worth it? Author Jack Otter answers common money questions with uncommon answers - Can you hear me now? Consumer Reports reports on the Best and Worst Cell Phone Carriers.

Michael Finney November 24, Hour 2

- Why did a Coke cost a nickel for more than 70 years? Professor Daniel Levy tells the amazing story. - Who killed the Twinke? David Weidner of reveals the answer. - What are the best places to hide valuables in your home? Whitson Gordon of Lifehacker lists some unusual spots. - Don't get sucked into retailer's defferred interest trap warns TheConsumerist.com's Chris Morran

Michael Finney November 17, Hour 2

- Too fat to fly? The Consumerist's Chris Moran ran down the passenger size limits and policies of the top airlines. - Money isn't everything, but it helps if it doesn't look used. Professor Theodore Noseworthy shared his study of the the value and appeal of crisp, new bills. - Who pays when a child needs student loans? The New York Times' Tama Lewin shared the stats on parents who are burdened by their children's student loans - Are kids just too darn expensive? The New York Times' Nadia...

Michael Finney November 17, Hour 1

- Are you ready to shop 'til you drop on Black Friday? Edgaw Dworsky of ConsumerWorld.com offered tips and advice - Shop local! Shopping expert Patricia Norins explained how to participate in Small Business Saturday - Free spa treatments at Bliss! Spa on Black Friday - After Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday, flow some dollars to charity on World Vision's Giving Tuesday

Michael Finney November 10, Hour 3

3 pmNotice how holiday decorations seem to come out earlier and earlier every year? Turns out the premature displays aren't just annoying, they're bad for business. Tom Lounibos of soasta.com joined the prorgam to explain why.Remember being showered with presents as a kid on your birthday? Wasn't that nice? Turns out adults don't have to wait for the big bank-OH for a birthday windfall. Jeffrey Trull of Money Talks News shared all the ways you can cash in every year on your b-day!Big...

Michael Finney November 3, Hour 3

- How Much Income Do You Need to Buy a House? Scott Sheldon of Sonoma County Mortgages runs the numbers - How to find the right contractor for your job? Daniel Bortz of US News runs it down - Free Mortgage Help for Bay Area Homeowners and Homebuyers NACA: Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America San Jose November 1-5 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. each day South Hall 435 South Market St. San Jose, CA 95113 -Beware of Tircky Price-Matching Policies. Edgar Dworsky of ConsumerWorld.com gives the...

Michael Finney November 3, Hour 1

- What are GMOs and why should you care if they're in your food? The CA Right to Know/Yes on Prop 37 campaign shares their perspective. - What are your rights as a flyer? TravelLaw.com's Al Anolik offers advice.

Michael Finney October 27, Hour 2

- How will you be spending your Money this Holiday Season? Michael Vivio of Valpak shares the results of a recent survey. - What do you need to know about Red Light Cameras? Judge Gail Dekreon gives advice. - How well does your Credit Card Fit? You can earn more with one that's right for you according to Jennifer Waters of MarketWatch.com - You Really Can Be Scared to Death! The Wall Street Journal's Melinda Black reports on seemingly healthy people who have who have died of fright.

Michael Finney October 13, Hour 1

- Should cell phones be allowed on airplanes? TravelLaw.com's Al Anolik joins Michael to discuss. - A passenger was recently able to board a plane with a grenade! Travel expert Mark Murphy lists 4 things you don't know about airport safety that is jeopardizing your family's safety.

Michael Finney October 13, Hour 3

- Ewwww! Men's Health editor Gregg Stebben tells The Dirty Truth About Hospitals - Are you in credit card trouble? CardHub.com >has some solutions - Can you cut the cable cord? ConsumerSearch.com expert Carl Leron explains why you might want to. - High gas prices have you considering an electric car? Eileen Tutt of CalETC explains why it might be a good choice.

Michael Finney October 6, Hour 2

- Are you having surgery a Friday? Better reschedule! Courntenay Smith of Reader's Digest reveals why and 50 Things Your Surgeon Won't Tell You - Have you popped a few grapes in your mouth at the grrocery store? You're not alone. Jason Feffer of >Sodahead.com share s a survey that reveals suprising grocery habits including shopping, stealing, samling and . - Can you imagine life without your cell phone? Anton Troianovsk of the Wall Street Journal profiles several people who have given theirs...

Michael Finney August 25 Hour 1

1:00pm - Electrical Engineering or Anthropology? Mike DeSenne of Kiplinger.com lists the Best and Worst college degrees for your career.

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3:00pm - New Report: America Trashes Forty Percent of Food Supply shared by Dana Gunders of the National Resources Defence Council - 10 Reasons Buying Textbooks Still Outsmart Renting Them listed by Scott Gamm, founder of HelpSaveMyDollars.com and contributor to MainStreet.com - September is College Savings Month. Merrill Edge's Lee Erby shares tips for how to save.

Michael Finney July 28, Hour 2

2:00pm - The Student Loan debacle may be just as bad as the Sub-Prime Loan fiasco according to Rohit Chopra of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Mom, can I share your data? Kelli B. Grant reports on new, cheaper smartphone shared data plans. - Make the most of your software by upgrading during International Technology Upgrade Week. Skype's Jonathon Watson gives tips and advice. - How does your credit card stack up? CardHub.com

Michael Finney August 11, Hour 2

2:00pm - Travel Law expert Al Anolik discusses current travel stories and takes listener calls - What do kids really want to take back to school? Allison Jones of Ebates.com reveals the resulst of a new poll. - Don't make these mistakes even smart investors make according to Larry Swerdloe of Buckingham Asset Managtement

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Tips on how to save on Medicine from Consumer Reports editor Lisa Gill. Avoid these fast food menu items warns Yahoo Shine's Lylah M. Alphonse. These are the 8 things not to keep in your wallet, says Kiplinger.com's Emily Inverso.

Michael Finney July 14, Hour 1

Wells Fargo Bank settled with Department of Justice on abusive lending practices. Kathleen Day of The Center for Responsible Lending commented on what it means for consumers. Will your cell carrier rat you out? More of them are under pressure to help with surveillance. Eric Lichtnblau of The New York Times shares the story.

Michael Finney July 7, Hour 2

Home births are increasingly popular, but dangerous according to Daily Beast writer Michelle Goldenberg. What should recent grads do to protect their finances? Rafael Gilbert of Merill Edge gives advice. That donation you're making and volunteering you're doing may not be helping. Mark hill of Cracked.com tells why. Can you beat the cost of long-term care insurance? Ben Popken of NextAvenue.com shares how.

Michael Finney June 30, Hour 2

A Former Hacker Offers Tips for keeping it hacked free during the busy holiday week & beyond. Alex Horan of CORE Security shares easy ways to keep your pricavy safe. Do Dollar Stores Always Offer the Best Deals? Chris Morran of TheConsumerist.com shows why they may not. -10 Things Law Schools Won't Tell You. SmartMoney.com's AnnaMaria Andriotis shares secrets for aspiring attorneys

Michael Finney June 23, Hour 3

13+ Things A Funeral director Won't Tell You. JOBS ACT Makes It Easier to Invest in Star-ups. Breaking Your Budget? Why Consumers Overspend on Exceptional Purchases. You for Sale: Mapping, and Sharing, the Consumer Genome

Michael Finney June 23, Hour 1

1 in 10 health insurance claims are processed improperly. Easy Fixes for Fuel-Efficient Summer Drives and Road Trips

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pmMobile Apps that while you drive? Melissa O'Kane of Esurance suggested apps for drivers. Increase your earning with professional certificates. Maybe. Dr. Anthony Carnevale of Georgetown Universty discussed a new study that looked into the good, bad and ugly of professional certifications. Is Silicon Valley hiring? Adam Charlson of DHR International advised on the tech employment landscape. The cost to visit the amusement park is not so amusing! Kelli Grant of SmartMoney listed 7 Ways to...

Michael Finney June 2, Hour 3

Are pre-paid credit cards a good deal? Joe Ridout of Consumer Action offers tips and multi-lingual guides. Is healthy food more expensive than junk food? Depends on how to look at it finds a new study from the USDA conducted by Dr. Robert Post.. What's next for graduating grads? Kimberly Palmer of US News lists 7 Things Employers want from New Grads. Oops, did you do it again? Jill Krasny offer Fixes for 10 Common Money Mistakes

Michael Finney June 2, Hour 1

What are renter's rights when their home is foreclosed, and how can women with dense breast tissue get the information they need to prevent cancer? Michael discussed new legislation that will help with State Senator Joe Simitian. Men are dying to bring fast cell phone service. Michael discussed a detailed investigation with Ryan Knutsen of ProPublica. It's Sunscreen Season! Gregg Stebben of Men's Health listed ways to make sure your skin and health are protected

Michael Finney May 26, Hour 2

A Michican Consumer Won $62,000 fighting a Bank's Robocalls. His attorney Ian Lyngklip explains how. Congressional Speeches are Getting Dumber says Lee Druttman of The Sunlight Foundation. More than 230+ Deals just for Veterans and Servicemembers collected by Brad's Deals. Starbucks has you trained according to author Anna Morriss' new book Uncommon Service

Michael Finney May 19, Hour 3

Raphael Gilbert of Merrill Edge discussed a recent survey that found Young People are Worrying A Lot More about Their Financial Future Than Their Parents. Katherine Lewis of Fortune Magazine advised that if you Want a Promotion you should Make Friends at Work. Stephen Zuckerman of The Urban Institute shared the findings that Virtually Every State Experienced Deteriorating Access to Care for Adults over the Past Decade *Matt Goulding, author of Grill This, Not That shared how to make grilling...

Michael Finney May 19, Hour 1

Alan Fisher of the California Reinvestment Coalition discussed the recent losses at JP Morgan. Andrea Woroch suggested online registries for recent graduates. *Miriam Gottfried of Barron's explained why those who purchase memory foam mattresses often have to choose Sex or Sleep

Michael Finney May 12, Hour 2

Senator Joe Simitian discussed his plan to Keep California's State Parks Open Rich Beattie of Travel and Leisure Magazine ran down the country's best and worst airports Steve Karnowsky of the Associated Press revealed why Why Chicken Prices Have Gone Thigh High Richard Holober of The Consumer Federation of California discussed how manufacturers of fire retardants rely on questionable testimony, front groups to push standards that boost demand for their toxic — and ineffective — products.

Michael Finney May 5, Hour 3

Beke Lubeach announced the launch of DogTV a cable channel of programming for pooches. Tom Quinn of Credit.com revealed how Your Roomate Can Ruin Your Credit Janet Bodnar of Kiplinger's Personal Finance offered advice on How to Teach Kids to Handle Credit Cards Brian Hibbs of Comix Experience let listeners know how they can get a free comic book on Free Comic Book Day

Michael Finney May 5, Hour 1

Anna Maria Andriotis of SmartMoney.com listed The Best Credit Cards of 2012 Edward Humes discussed his book. Garbology: Our Dirty Love Affair with Trash

Michael Finney April 21, Hour 3

Laura Landro of the Wall Street Journal revealed The Simple Idea that is Transforming Health Care Alexis Dormandy of LoveThis.com shared the new social networking ap. Kendal Perez of FreeShipping.org reported on 2012 retail trends Lacey Plache of Edmunds.com reported that Most Hybrid Drivers in San Francisco would not buy another one Neil Schneider of Bedrock Music and Video shred today's celebration of Record Store Day

Michael Finney April 21, Hour 1

Darrell Lester, author of The Naked Truth took us behind the scenes of The Publishers Clearninghouse sweepstakes Jane Hodges, author of Rent vs. Own advised on the best choices for potential homeowners

Michael Finney April 14, Hour 2

Paul Michael of Wisebread.com listed 21 Disposable Products You Can Reuse Alex Nunez of ConsumerSearch.com reported on the New York Auto Show. Barbara O'Dair of Reader's Digest ran down 50 Things Your Vet Won't Tell You Alex Matjanec of MyBankTracker.com advised on Top Gas Credit Cards to ‘Refil' Your Wallet.

Michael Finney April 7, Hour 3

Gwendolyn Osborn, Director of Education at Wine.com advised on How to Order Wine in a Restaurant Without Looking Clueless Travel Expert Mark Murphy discussed the impact of oil prices on travel Joe Mont of TheStreet.com revealed The Strangest Things You Can buy Online Alex Gutierrez of Kelly Blue Book's KBB.com listed 10 Fuel-Efficient Cars That it May Make More Sense to Buy New vs. Used.

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Is gender-based pricing for insurance, and services like haircuts and try cleaning fair?

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6pm: Are we in for a double dip recession? Is gold an investment that will ensure your financial future? Investment Advisor Rick Ashburn has some advice for jittery investors. Dan Evertsz from Bay Area College Planners shares some strategies to save money for higher education. Plus Linda Sherri from Consumer Action tells Michael her tricks and tips on how to complain.

Michael Finney October 1, Hour 1

4pm: Michael takes your calls regarding Bank of America's new monthly fees for debit card users. Richard Holober, executive director of the Consumer Federation of California joins Michael to discuss a bill before the California legislature that would prohibit the sale of expired infant food, formula, and over he counter medications. Also, Gerri Detweiler from Credit.com has some advice for how to pay credit collection agencies.

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September 17: No Podcast Due to Cal Football Game 4-7pm

September 17: No Podcast Due to Cal Football Game 4-7pm

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