Of Consuming Interest

Bruce McClary, vice president of marketing for the National Foundation for Credit Counseling, talks about the realities of getting relief from your debts to credit cards or the IRS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

HOST SHIRLEY ROOKER TALKS TO ELIZABETH CASEY ABOUT A VERY VALUABLE, BUT OFTEN UNDERUTILIZED TOOL...THE V CHIP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Breyault, vice-president, public policy, telecommunications and fraud, at the National Consumers League, talks about ways you can protect your phones and computers from fraudsters and hackers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Susan Diegelman, Director Public Affairs, ATT, discusses 5G, what it means for consumers, when it will be available and its role in the concept of “smart cities." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bruce McClary of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling discusses debt elimination scams, credit scores, and ways consumers can find help to deal with financial problems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Antonio Doss, Small Business Administration, discusses the ways the agency helps new businesses as well as the many scams that target business owners, including cyberattacks and telemarketing frauds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jim Quiggle of the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud reveals the newest insurance scams, including fake DNA tests and the use of phone and video calls to sell unnecessary devices such as back and knee braces and wheelchairs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kevin Brasler, executive editor, Washington Consumer’s Checkbook, reveals how to find the best lawn care, tree repair services and garden centers. Checkbook also does ratings of the service providers based on quality and cost. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Owen Donley of the Securities and Exchange Commission reveals the latest high tech scams as well as how old scams have new packaging. He also advises consumers to check out your broker before you write a check. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jill Gonzalez of WalletHub.com talks about the rising cost of automobile insurance, what companies offer the cheapest policies, and describes the types of vehicle insurance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Krisztina Pusok, director of policy and research, American Consumer Institute, discusses how data collection works, what happens to the data, what rights consumers have to control what is available to companies,and how to improve privacy laws without hurting development. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rich Stang, a CPA of DeLeon and Stang, explains the new tax laws and how they help consumers and small businesses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Debra Berlyn of Consumer Policy Solutions discusses innovations such as smart homes and self-driving cars that can help seniors remain in their homes as they age. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hal Shelton, author of the bestselling “Secrets to Writing a Successful Business Plan,” provides advice on steps to take before, during and after the start-up of a new business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matthew Smith, general counsel with the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud, describes the actions states are taking to prevent insurance fraud, identity theft and other consumer issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jim Quiggle of the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud reveals the newest members of the nonprofit’s Hall of Shame which profiles the most outrageous and deadly insurance scams of the last year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lauren Hall of Consumer Action profiles common frauds, including deceptive health claims about some celebrity-endorsed products, and how a number of cancer treatment centers don’t deliver on their promises. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Owen Donley of the Securities and Exchange Commission reveals the high cost of investment schemes that use natural disasters to defraud consumers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jill Gonzalez of WalletHub.com discusses a recent study of gift cards, the different types, the most popular and the ones that are the best deal for consumers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Debra Berlyn, executive director, Project GOAL, discusses the ways new technology will enables consumers to stay in their homes as they age. A recent survey of older adults found this was their number one concern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.