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| "Forty-Seven Percent of Americans Pay No Income Tax" April 15th found me at the Post Office, grumpily mailing my tax return. So a message from Henry in the WALL STREET JOURNAL caught my eye.... Themes: Finance, Taxes, Freedom |
| "Tips for Applying for Student Aid" Getting your money's worth advises: be careful when filing for student aid. Understand that nearly everyone, regardless of circumstances, is eligible for aid from the $8,000 plus program.... Themes: Higher Education, Finance |
| "Who Saw Wall Street Debacle in Advance" We're told that our economy is in a slow recovery. I guess that's akin to being off "life support". But lots of us are still angry.... Themes: Finance, Recession |
| "Tips on Investing from Warren Buffett" Warren Buffett, America's most famous investor, is confident. And he's on a buying spree. He used the past eighteen months to pick up value.... Themes: Money Tips, Finance, Investing |
| 60 Seconds on Value: "NY State Debt, National Debt, Your Debt" This is about your owing money, lots of it. According to our city comptroller, you are in debt to the tune of seventy-seven hundred dollars.... Themes: Finance, Recession |
| "Interview with Robert D. Manning" I just interviewed Dr. Robert Manning, author of CREDIT CARD NATION; but, importantly, he is founder of an organization called Responsible Debt. And in talking to Dr. Manning, who's an economist and sociologist -- kind of a behavioral economist -- I realized that so much of our debt comes from the attitude.... Themes: Finance, Consumer |
| "Interview with Laura Mattia: The Economic Crisis" We spend a lot of time on Getting Your Money's Worth talking about finance. No one really knows what happened in the state of economic crisis.... Themes: Finance |
| 60 Seconds on Value: "Sailing Today's Rough Economic Seas" Life is tough these days. But a smooth sea never made a skilled sailor. Rough patches do build strength. You have to think harder, dig deeper. It’s what you do when the going gets tough that defines you.... Themes: Finance, Life Balance |
| 60 Seconds on Value: "Facing a Layoff?" If you are facing a lay off, you're probably cutting back on spending. Yet there are escape hatches in the event of job loss. Walgreen's offers free services to members of its health clinics with proof of unemployment.... Themes: Finance, Recession |
| 60 Seconds on Value: "An Investment Banker Is Born" This is for those trying to understand the banking crisis. Chuck in Texas, bought a donkey for one-hundred dollars. The next day the farmer told him the donkey died.... Themes: Finance, Investing |
| 60 Seconds on Value: "The Art of Financial Planning" Recently I heard this: Dan was a single guy living with his dad and working in the family business. One evening his father told him that he was quite ill and Dan was going to inherit a fortune.... Themes: Finance |
| 60 Seconds on Value: "Millions, Billions, and Trillions!" A billion here, a billion there, pretty soon you're talking real money. In Washington, a trillion is the new billion. How much is a trillion?... Themes: Finance |
| 60 Seconds on Value: "Roll Up Our Sleeves" You used to know people who made money investing. Now you know people who've lost money. Who's responsible? The government, the banks, who's in charge? We've lost faith and trust.... Themes: Finance, Recession |
| 60 Seconds on Value: "Thrifty, Not Cheap" I speak often about cutting back on spending. That doesn't mean I'm cheap. I just don't like debt. I've had my share of bad spending: the dress on sale that I wouldn't buy at full price, the shoes that are only good in a car and the stocks I didn't know. But I haven't lived beyond my means.... Themes: Consumers, Finance |
| 60 Seconds on Value: "Meet Bill Creep" Karen Blumenthal of The New York Times writes about "bill creep". You've met him if you have a cell phone or cable TV. And you've run into him with video rental service or the storage unit. Bill creep runs up your monthly bills.... Themes: Consumers, Finance |
| 60 Seconds on Value: "Be a Cheapskate" Neal Templin, New York Times Cheapskate, writes "Food prices have soared." His guide to grocery shopping: shop at one store that has reasonable prices for most everything.... Themes: Consumers, Finance, Food |
| 60 Seconds on Value: "Spending Creatively" Are you finding it hard to spend extra money without feeling guilty? We're all feeling poorer, but according to Ron Lieber of the New York Times, we should remember that the majority of us are still working.... Themes: Consumers, Finance, Recession |
| 60 Seconds on Value: "What Money Can Teach Us about Love" Economist and New York Times columnist Ben Stein uses economics to write about lessons in love. High-quality bonds consistently yield better returns than junk. And, so it is with high-quality love.... Themes: Finance, Relationships |
| 60 Seconds on Value: "How to Reduce Your Spending" Are you looking for ways to cut back on your spending? Jeff Yeager, author of The Cheapskate's Road Map to True Riches, suggests: have buyer's remorse before you buy.... Themes: Consumers, Finance, Money Tips |
| 60 Seconds on Value: "Money and Power" Jim Bouchard, martial arts master, tells in his book, Power, how to earn your black belt in the art of success. ... Themes: Finance |
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| Frank Pallotta - Executive Vice-President/Managing Partner, Loan Value Group LLC Where does responsibility of homeowner collide with bad lending practices of banks? What options are open to homeowners? Is a strategic default acceptable morally? Frank Pallota discusses these questions and explains a private label Responsible Homeowner Reward Program with Judith West on Getting Your Money's Worth. Themes: Housing, Real Estate, Finance |
| Sherief Meleis - Managing Director, Novantas Sherief Meleis talks about focus while consulting with banks. He leads his firm's (Novantas) Retail Banking practice. Meleis walks a narrow line advising his clients on how to increase and retain revenue while at the same time emphasizing superior service -- treating banks' clients with respect and generating value. They stress to their clients -- traditional banks -- the importance of integrity. He discusses the particulars with Judith West on Getting Your Money's Worth. Themes: Finance, Customer Service |
| Alexa Von Tobel - Founder/CEO, LearnVest Alexa Von Tobel graduated Magna Cum Laude at Harvard College and didn't know how to use credit properly. She realized she wasn't alone in never having taken a single class in personal finance. So, though having already enrolled in Harvard Business School, she took a leave of absence in order to launch LearnVest, a personal financial site for women. Women are lacking in financial skills necessary to achieve independency. Yet, they account for 80 percent of all spending. We're not talking on Getting Your Money's Worth about whether to go to Starbucks. You'll hear about college loans, how to plan for a wedding, as well as retirement, kids -- every stage of life, on GYMW with Judith West. Themes: Finance, Investing, Women |
| Juan Maldonado - Sr. Financial Coach, The Financial Clinic, New York, NY Juan Maldonado has been called the "Common Man's" Charles Schwab. He works at The Financial Clinic, wearing a Wall Street Banker's outfit of dark suit, white shirt and classic tie. And, no wonder. He formerly worked on Wall Street. Now he's the last stop on the F subway in Queens, NY, next door to a Used Car Lot. And he's helping people renegotiating interest on a J.C. Penny bill or avoiding selling a last family inheritance to a Pawn Shop. Importantly, he teaches people, despite their lifetime of debt, to save. Maldonado, himself, learned the hard way, growing up relying on Welfare and food stamps. He recounts his story to Judith West on Getting Your Money's Worth. Themes: Finance, Money Tips, Second Chance |
| Sanyika Calloway Boyce - Financial Fitness Coach What is a Financial Fitness Coach? Sanyika Calloway Boyce outlines basic financial principles for managing your money on Getting Your Money's Worth with Judith West. It's really Financial Literacy 101 for establishing a sound financial foundation. Interest rates, late fees, retirement accounts, finance charges -- can all be managed. It's never too late to start a new financial life! Themes: Finance, Retirement, Money Tips |
| Raymond D. Loewe - CLU, ChFc; Founder, College Money If you're worried about paying for college, listen to Raymond Loewe on Getting Your Money with Judith West. College lending has changed. Credit checks are much more stringent and college earning accounts are down. Making matters worse, college endowment account are down, thus less financial aid. But Loewe tells us that just about any student -- regardless of status -- can get aid. And, by the way, if your students don't need financial aid, encourage them to apply to stretch schools. Themes: Higher Education, Finance |
| Catherine Kaputa - Author, THE FEMALE BRAND: USING THE FEMALE MINDSET TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS We women often fail to believe in ourselves. We do have an edge. We are better at interpersonal relations. We're great at teamplay. We cooperate to get a complicated problem fixed. We're planners and we focus on the big picture; not to exclude more intuitive and empathetic. In this very social workplace where many men and women are today, all these skills are a distinct advantage. How to use them? Listen to Catherine Kaputa on Getting Your Money's worth with Judith West. Themes: Women Entrepreneurs, Business, Finance |
| Chuck Stewart - Ph.D., Author, BANKRUPT YOUR STUDENT LOANS Negotiating debt is tough. But toughest if you are in student loan debt. Student debt robs the economy. In today's poor economy, students are taking on more personal debt than they probably should. Further adding to the delimma is the fact that college costs have risen at an annual rate of 5 percent above inflation for the last decade. College grads have such a mountain of debt when they graduate that, even when they find a job, their consumer spending is diminished. Chuck Stewart has some advice to lend on Getting Your Money's Worth with Judith West. Themes: Finance, Education, Money Tips, Recession |
| Frazer Rice - Vice President, Wilmington Trust FSB Listen to Frazer Rice, a banker, talk about banking. You'll hear about old-fashioned concepts, like "service, consulting, how much debt and when". This banker talks about appropriate product selection for your current financial status. How to retire? Learn more on Getting Your Money's Worth with Judith West. Themes: Finance |
| Doug Turetsky - Communications Director, Independent Budget Office Are we on a rebound? Is the recession over? How fast or slow is the recovery? For every one "informed" opinion, there are two conflicting. Doug Turetsky's organization -- Independent Budget Office -- collects data re employment, tax revenue and others. This data is then forwarded to the Mayor's office for Budget Planning. Hear numbers you can trust from Turetsky on Getting Your Money's Worth with Judith West. Themes: Recession, Finance, Government |
| Donald H. Young - Author, YOU CAN DO IT Young, former chairman of Invesco Global products, talks plain and honestly with Judith West about financial security. This is a conversation laying out a step-by-step approach to financial security. You know you could be doing a better job but you're probably frustrated and confused. After all, you wouldn't drive from New York to Florida without a navigation or a road map. So why live your life without a financial plan? Get tips from Don on Getting Your Money's Worth with Judth West. Themes: Finance, Retirement, Money Tips, Aging |
| Cassandra Toroian - Founder, Bell Rock Capital; Author, DON'T BUY THE BULL Best thing to do, stay invested, stay the course. Now is time to buy low and hold for ten, fifteen, twenty years. If you don't know what stocks to buy, buy an index fund. Sound good? Cassandra Toroian in her book says, "No". In fact, she summarized her investment philosophy in her book: DON'T BUY THE BULL. She makes a personal case for dispelling money-myths in this new economy on Getting Your Money's Worth with Judith West. Themes: Finance, Investing, Money Tips |
| Dennis Armbruster - Managing Partner, LoyaltyOne Consulting On Getting Your Money's Worth, I asked Dennis Armbruster how to retreive customer loyalty in these hard times. Armbruster replied, "When fighting for the consumer dollar, loyalty is more valuable than ever. At the heart of all marketing, is the goal of connecting to a HUMAN BEING. Now, more than ever, best practices, approach for business, discounts -- not only for new customers -- but for loyal ones, count more than ever. After spending tortuous time, trying to reach Bloomingdale's regarding payment on my credit account, all I could think about was canceling my "Insider Priority" Charge Card. Learn more from Arbruster on Getting Your Money's Worth with Judith West. Themes: Finance |
| Ira Stoll - Editor/Founder, The Future of Capitalism; Author, SAMUEL ADAMS: A LIFE If you're worried about the survival of capitalism in America, you should be, according to Ira Stoll, founder and editor of the website "Future of Capitalism". Stoll, former managing editor of the NEW YORK SUN, asks: "Without capitalism, where is the job creation, the ininovation. He worries about deficits as "far as the eye can see". Stoll quotes the CEO of Pepsi Company: "Maybe greed is not so bad." Hear this discussion with Stoll on Getting Your Money's Worth with Judith West. Themes: Finance |
| Robert D. Manning - Ph.D.; Author, CREDIT CARD NATION When you hear "paper or plastic"? Do you think method of payment or shopping bag? If you're like the crowd, it's method of payment. The average American family has monthly debt of $15,000. By their senior year, 84 percent of students have a credit card with an average debt of $4,000. And given today's tough economy, employers consider credit score above GPA in evaluating job applicants. Dr. Robert Manning cautions against the marketing buzz. Get his advice on Getting Your Money's Worth with Judith West. Themes: Finance, Consumer |
| Donna Vallario - Principal, blue Circle Marketing Why is on-line shopping popular? What are the advantages? Is it safe? What about quality of merchandise? Hear the discussion with Donna Vallario, who designs websites for leading retailers, talking with Judith West, host, Getting Your Money's Worth. Themes: Finance, Consumer |
| Laura H. Mattia - MBA, CFP®, Wealth Management Principal, Baron Financial Group Financial Planning is no longer a "when I get around to it" plan. All of us have gotten a rude awakening in this past year. Now you ask yourself: "How much to save? How much credit card debt? At what age can I retire?" For answers to these questions and more, visit the Money Bus with Laura Mattia and Judith West on Getting Your Money's Worth. Themes: Finance |
| Nell Merlino - Author, STEPPING OUT OF LINE Nell Merlino, author, STEPPING OUT OF LINE, has a message for women: you have to step out of line -- stop waiting for the world to change -- and live the lilfe you want. Stepping out of line means you are taking responsibility for yourself. Merlino, creator of "Take Your Daughter to Work Day", got the motivation for her book while standing in line for the Women's bathroom. Her views make for interesting discussion with Judith West on Getting Your Money's Worth. Themes: Women Entrepreneurs, Working Women, Finance |
| Leena Akhtar - Exhibits and Archive Director, Museum of American Finance You may think you've heard all you need to about the credit crisis. Well, we're not out of the woods yet and the Museum of American Finance located on Wall Street has an exhibit tracking the crisis progression. If you still don't understand credit default or deviation, pay a visit. But first, listen to Leena Akhatar. exhibits director, bring the current economic turmoil to life with Judith West on Getting Your Money's Worth. Themes: Finance |
| Curtis Hill - Author, POOR NO MORE You can control your finances. Just like you may detox your body for health, so you can detox your mind to rid financial actions that are harmful. Take the first step to improving your financial well-being by watching Curtis Hill discuss steps for POOR NO MORE with Judith West on Getting Your Money's Worth. Money management is within reach. Themes: Finance |
| James Taylor / Cara S. David - Ph.D., Vice-Chairman, Harrison Group, Inc. / Sr. Vice-President, Corporate Marketing & Integrated Media, AMEX Publishing Corp. How are the rich holding up in the recession? Well, for starters: 53 percent (more than half) are worried that they could run out of money. Cara David of AMEX Publishing and Dr. James Taylor of he Harrison Group fill in Judith West on Gettting Your Money's Worth with more surveyed results. Is luxury dead? Are folks still eating out? What about name brands? Get some answers and you'll have a few surprises about happiness and spending money. Themes: Recession, Finance |
| Laura Mattia - MBA, CFP®, Wealth Management Principal, Baron Financial Group Are you wondering, is this time different...or is it? Is the mattress safer than the bank? How can you get reliable financial planning guidance? Laura Mattia discusses investment strategy with Judith West on Getting Your Money's Worth. "Women, pay special attention!" Themes: Finance |
| Noopur Agarwal / Brian Haveri - Director of Public Affairs, MTVU / Winner, Indebted Digital Challenge College students and their parents are worried. The increasing government and personal debt will fall heavy on your college student. Today's fiscal crisis is your inheritance. MTV's twenty-four hour college network carries a video game, "Debt Ski", intended to teach you how to control your financial future. You're playing to connect the dots between spending and saving. Get the information by watching Noopur Agarwal of MTVU and "Debt Ski" designer Brian Haveri on Getting Your Money's Worth with Judith West. Themes: Finance |
| Jonathan Clements - Director, Financial Guidance, myFi.com, Citicorp You're living in an economic circus. Yet, you still have to pay your mortgage, pay for your kids education and save for your retirement. Jonathan Clements, former Wall Street Journal personal finance columnist, offers common sense guidance in his LITTLE BOOK OF MAIN STREET MONEY. He outlines his twenty-one Truths -- straight talk and practical to you whether you are just graduating or just retiring. Get some good tips from him on Getting Your Money's Worth with Judith West. Themes: Finance |
| James A. Boyle - President, College Parents of America If these economic times teach anything, it's: Financial Responsibility. Who teaches it? Not banks, not government, and not schools. Who should be teaching how to make informed and responsiblie financial decisions? Parents. View James Boyle, Founder of college Parents, of America, on Getting Your Money's Worth with Judith West. It will start you on the path to empowering your teen-agers to be successful, responsible young adults. Themes: Higher Education, Finance |
| Michael Woolfolk - Senior Currency Strategist, Global Markets Division, The Bank of New York Mellon The dollar is still the asset of first choice in the world. " The U.S. wears its currency on its shirt sleeve as a badge of honor," says Michael Woolfolk, Senior Currency Strategist, Bank of America Mellon, New York. Despite pressure the dollar's pre-eminence continues. Hear Woolfolk on Getting Your Money's Worth with Judith West. Themes: Recession, Finance |
| David Walker - President/CEO, The Peter G. Peterson Foundation, Former U.S. Comptroller General As you read this, the U.S. Treasury is spending one million dollars of taxpayers' money -- that's right -- every five seconds, one million dollars. View former U.S. Comptroller General David Walker talk about government spending: every man, woman and child has a $185,000 mortgage on his head at the present rate. The Honorable Walker says this budget mess is fixable as he talks with Judith West on Getting Your Money's Worth. Themes: Recession, Finance |
| John A. Prestbo - Editor and Executive Director, Dow Jones Indexes Do you still doubt that we live in a global economy? Hear John Prestbo, director of the Dwo Jones Index, explain his recently introduced Global Dow Jones Index. This Global Dow Jones tracks countries from all around the world in all industries. Two years ago, Prestbo was thinking about retirement. Listen to him now as he discusses retirement in a declining economy on Getting Your Money's Worth with Judith West. Themes: Retirement, Finance |
| Alyce Zollman - AAMS, V.P., Financial Consultant, Charles Schwab & Co. Are you one of the seventy-eight million Baby Boomers turning 60? By the way, this happens in the U.S. every eight seconds. If so, you are already changing traditional expectations and certainly redefining aging. But what about your money? How do Boomers keep from going bust? Hear Alyce Zollman, fiannacial consultant at Charles Schwab, discus her tips with Judith West on Getting Your Money's Worth. Themes: Aging, Retirement, Finance |
| Jennifer Barrett - Author, THE SMART COOKIES GUIDE TO MAKING MORE DOUGH If there was ever a time to hear how to spend smarter and save better -- without sacrificing your social life -- it's now! Learn how five smart women with varied careers joined together to form a money club -- it's like Weight Watchers with money. You'll enjoy listening to Jennifer Barrett talk about the Five Smart Cookies Guide to Making Dough on Getting Your Money's Worth with Judith West. Themes: Money Tips, Finance |
| Robert G. James - President, Enterprise Asset Management, Inc. Gas prices tumbled down. OPEC is "sweating" too low prices. Americans used less, gas prices fell. Sound like old-fashioned Supply and Demand. Hear Robert James, former university professor, oil driller and owner of Asset Management Company, explain on Getting Your Money's Worth with Judith West. Themes: Conservation, Environment, Energy, Consumers, Finance |
| Laura H. Mattia - Wealth Management Principal, Baron Financial; Advisor, NAPFA (National Association of Professional Financial Advisors) Who couldn't use financial advice? The good news is Your Money Bus Tour is going coast to coast to assist in financial planning. Aboard each bus are qualified advisors. The bus tours are sponsored by Kiplingers Personal Finance Magazine and the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors. Advisor Laura Mattias provides the details on Getting Your Money's Worth with Judith West. Themes: Finance |
| Alexandra Lebenthal - President/CEO, Alexandra & James, Inc. Wall Street icons Alexandra and her father, Jim, are back as Alexandra & James. They take care of your money with respect -- respect that comes from three generations of family-business owners started by Grandma Lebenthal. They stand for family integrity. She'll tell you herself on Getting Your Money's Worth with Judith West. Themes: Investing, Wall Street, Finance |
| Greg Karp - Author, LIVING RICH BY SPENDING SMART, How to Get More Out of What You Really Want Spending too much? Instead, change to spending smart. "Spending smart can even inspire your sex life," says Greg Karp who gives tips from his book, LIVING RICH BY SPENDING SMART on Getting Your Money's Worth with Judith West. Themes: Finance, Money Tips |
| Robert Shemin - Author: HOW COME THAT IDIOT'S RICH AND I'M NOT If you're working hard, playing by the rules and broke, listen to Robert Shemin. Voted "least likely to succeed", yet author of HOW COME THAT IDIOT'S RICH AND I'M NOT? Oh, he's the rich idiot. Themes: Money Tips, Entrepreneurs, Finance |
| Brett Wilder - Certified Financial Planner; Author, THE QUIET MILLIONAIRE Brett Wilder, financial adviser and author of THE QUIET MILLIONAIRE, reveals his formula for avoiding financial trouble. Hear his tips on Getting Your Money's Worth with Judith West and download his worksheets on QuietMillionaire.com Themes: Money Tips, Entrepreneurs, Finance |
| Liz Pulliam Weston - Personal Finance Columnist, MSN Money; Author, EASY MONEY How much would you love to get your finances in order? Start by putting everything on line. Liz Weston tells how in her book, EASY MONEY, seen on Getting Your Money's Worth with Judith West. Themes: Finance |
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More about "Getting Your Money's Worth"
As the title of the show, "Getting your Money's Worth" implies, the show concerns itself with gaining value as a consumer of education, health services or, indeed, as a tax payer. Everyday consumer spending will be included. The dialogue may not present solutions, but certainly will present alternatives in an entertaining and colorful way with experts in their respective fields. |