Episode 376: Shannon Schuyler

Shannon Schuyler

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

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Episode 375: Alison Salcedo

Stub Hub

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

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Episode 375: Fred Coon

Fred Coon

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

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Episode 374: Janet Bodnar

Janet Bodnar

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

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Episode 374: PISA Data

PISA

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

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