Betty Lochner (@BettyKLochner), author, communication coach, and chair of the College Savings Plan Network, stops by to update us on the status of the nationwide program. The Obama Administation attempted to knock out the tax-exempt program, but howls of protest caused the President to change his mind. Betty explains what you should know about the legislative conference being held in D.C. to keep this important program on track.
Original Air Date: March 22, 2015
Home & Family Finance Radio tackles the all-important issue of identity theft – and how to avoid becoming one of the millions of victims who will lose their tax refund to it this year. Jocelyn Baird (@jocelynadvisor) of NextAdvisor explains what you should know before you file electronically for your 2014 tax refund. When what you don’t know about this security issue could cost you your entire refund (and more), you’d better tune in!
Original Air Date: March 15, 2015
Jim Nussle (@Nussle), President & CEO of the Credit Union National Association (@CUNA), prepares to welcome more than five thousand Credit Union delegates to Washington as part of the yearly Governmental Affairs Conference. Their purpose is to get involved with their Congressional representatives. Jim explains the differences between banks and credit unions as well as the dos and don’ts of getting your elected officials to do your bidding!
Original Air Date: March 8, 2015
In his new book, Super Job Search, author Peter K. Studner of Peter K. Studner Associates says you are likely to make one of eleven dumb mistakes during your job interview – and that could be fatal. Peter explains what not to do while trying to impress a potential new boss. Listen and learn the right approach to the all-important job search!
Original Air Date: March 8, 2015
Kiplinger Online editor Cameron Huddleston (@CHLebedinsky) says if being debt free is your goal, she has some simple tips that can help you get across the finish line! Cameron brings her “Kip-Tips” to Home & Family Finance Radio and shares the secrets to some things that work (and some that don’t). Find out what you can do to help you reach your goal.
Original Air Date: March 1, 2015
Travel reporter Ismat Sarah Mangla (@ismat) is doing what few do: sharing secrets, like how to get to the front of the airlines customer service line when your flight might be canceled! Ismat, an International Business Times reporter, says there are ways to avoid the hassle. Here are seven secrets that can move you up in line!
Original Air Date: March 1, 2015