Psychiatrist and author Lise Van Susteren says it’s better to lose your non-refundable dollars than force your frightened child on an airplane in the wake of the Malaysia Airlines tragedy. Plus, is there an opportunity to connect with your child in times of anxiety?
Original Air Date: April 13, 2014
Susan B. Garland (@susanbgarland), Editor of Kiplinger’s Retirement Report, looks at the far end of your employment journey. Are you prepared for the unexpected costs that you might face after retirement? Susan tells us what they are and how you need to prepare for an enjoyable retired life.
Original Air Date: August 10, 2014
One of the corporate representatives at the recent PISA data release on youth financial literacy and where the U.S. stands was Shannon Schuyler (@ShannonSchuyler), corporate responsibility leader at PricewaterhouseCoopers. Shannon shares the concern her business has about the costs of hiring financially illiterate employees and the long-term cost to the American economy. It’s a look at the PISA data from a business insider.
Original Air Date: August 10, 2014
What happens when you buy tickets online through the likes of StubHub, Vivid, or Best Seats? Do you get the best service? Alison Salcedo, head of the consumer public relations unit at StubHub, joins us to talk about problem solving and what it takes to protect your card information. The result is an interesting look at ticket resale and dispute resolution from the intermediary’s perspective.
Original Air Date: August 3, 2014
Fred Coon (@FredCoonSCC), founder of Stewart Cooper & Coon and a recognized expert on the job market, says some job opportunities are “hidden.” He explains the steps you need to take to find those jobs; if you’re just waiting for a job to find you, prepare for a lengthy unemployment (and not using LinkedIn will make your wait even longer).
Original Air Date: August 3, 2014
Absolutely no one does consumer issues any better than well-known Kiplinger editor Janet Bodner (@JanetBodnar). On today’s episode of HFF Radio, Janet takes on the three types of insurance needed to protect your college student. Whether you have a student in college or not, Janet is informative, educational, and entertaining as she names and explains the three. Do you know what they are? Health’s one. Tune in for the rest, and for the best advice on the radio!
Original Air Date: July 27, 2014
Co-hosts Paul Berry (@7PaulBerry) and Talley Berry (@talleyberry), who both attended the July 9, 2014 conference on the results of the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), discuss the importance of the conference and its meaning for all Americans. Talley analyzes the findings and the ways in which they can and must be used to elevate the level of competency and literacy in America. Paul suggests this is a “call to action;” the rest is up to you!
Original Air Date: July 27, 2014
Cameron Huddleston (@CHLebedinsky), money-saving expert and Kip Tips columnist for Kiplinger, reveals the seven worst wedding gifts you can give your newlywed friends this wedding season. Tune in to find out why that relationship self-help bestseller might not be such a good gift idea!
Original Air Date: July 20, 2014
Lieutenant Commander Peter Hoegel (@phoegel), Deputy Director of the Department of Defense’s Office of Family Policy, tells us about the second annual Military Consumer Protection Day and the steps military families should be taking to protect themselves.
Original Air Date: July 20, 2014
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development has just released the data from its first international financial literacy assessment as part of the PISA test. Patricia (Pat) Seaman, Senior Director of Marketing and Communications for the National Endowment for Financial Education (@NEFE_ORG), joins GFLEC’s Dr. Annamaria Lusardi (@A_Lusardi) to discuss the impact of the findings.
Original Air Date: July 13, 2014