| Blog entries: | "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: "Extended Product Warranties" Just say "no" to an extended product warranty. They are a bad deal.... Themes: Consumerism, Money Tips
| 60 Seconds on Value: "Too Much House" For too many years, too many people bought too much house. How to avoid?... Themes: Real Estate, Housing, Money Tips
| 60 Seconds on Value: "Dollars Stretched Tight" With dollars stretched tight, it never hurts to ask for a discount. But be friendly and polite.... Themes: Money Tips
| 60 Seconds on Value: "Tips for Common Problems" BOTTOM LINE NEWSLETTER published tips for common problems.... Themes: Money Tips
| "Interview with Susan Samtur, Coupon Queen
" I recently interviewed Susan Samtur, Coupon Queen. Boy, does she save money on coupons.... Themes: Money Tips
| 60 Seconds on Value: "Eat for Less" Eat for less and enjoy more when cooking at home. Avoid bottled salad dressings. Instead, mix three parts olive oil to one part vinegar, salt, pepper and Dijon mustard.... Themes: Consumers, Dieting, Dining, Money Tips
| 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
| | Interviews: | Chris Dlugozima - Community Relations Coordinator/Certified Consumer Credit Counselor, Greenpath Debt Solutions Debt management allows for successfully passing the eight-hour test -- in other words, sleeping through the night. Greenpath, accredited by the National foundation for Credit Counseling, offers down-to-earth credit counseling and debt negotiation. You can listen, get some basic financial tips -- all with no money. Direct negotioation comes with a fee. But Chris Dlugozima, credit counselor with Greenpath, offers potential ways to start sleeping all night on Getting Your Money's Worth with Judith West. Themes: Fianance, Money Tips, Service Agencies
| 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
| 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
| Edward Mermelstein - Real Estate Attorney; Founder, Edward A. Mermelstein Associates The housing market is in a recovery mode, we are told. Real Estate Attorney Edward Mermelstein advises homeowners on their own recovery with emphasis on protecting against foreclosures. Mermelstein's point of view is rooted in the law but, importantly, retains an entrepreneurial spirit for guidance to homeowners. He discusses his philosophy with Judith West on Getting Your Money's Worth. Themes: Real Estate, Money Tips, Recession
| 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
| Susie Coelho - Founder/CEO, Susie Coelho, Lifestyle Expert, Best-Selling Author Money is tight but you want to entertain. Coelho style diva has good practical tips: Shop for holiday deals at the 99 cent store; Instead of a fully stocked bar, make it chocolate and bubbly wine. Handmade cards are great family momentos and great ornaments. Use pine cones -- spray with gold paint to preserve and they are beautiful Get more styling tips from Coelho on Getting Your Money's Worth with Judith West Themes: Money Tips, Lifestyle
| Gerry Frank - Author, WHERE TO FIND IT, BUY IT, EAT IT IN NEW YORK Gerry Frank in his book, WHERE TO FIND IT, BUY IT, EAT IT, writes about New York. If you're ordering your bagel with a "smear", or stoppoing for a "slice", you're a New Yorker. You don't buy your bagels from a grocer and you give directions to the cabbie. Have a yearning for Greek? See Gerry's book. French, German, Thai, whatever your heart and stomach desires, find it in Gerry's book. Get his dining tips on Getting Your Money's Worth with Judith West. Themes: Food, Money Tips, Dining
| Susan Samtur - Coupon Queen Susan Samtur "Cashes In" at the checkout counter. She uses coupons, in-store discounts, manufacturer's rebates and lables to cut her grocery bills by a LOT. The Coupon Queen brings you her system on Getting Your Money's Worth with Judith West. Listen and learn! Themes: Money Tips
| 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
| Dennis Blitz - Author, SAVE SMART, EARN MORE Are you worried about your retirement? Are you saving for your future? Dennis Blitz in SAVE SMART, EARN MORE says that investing your money smartly is the key. "No one can save enough to make up for poor investment performance." What is the most important questions as an investor you must ask? Find out on Getting Your Money's Worth with Judith West. Themes: Retirement, Investing, Money Tips
| 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
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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.
Ms. West, a former educator, is president of Westco, her own privately held company. Westco designs and manufactures fixtures for such blue chip companies as Disney, Universal Studios, the NBC Experience Store and many others. Business people, authors and journalists, educators, politicians and actors will be interviewed in 15-minute segments with civility and dignity. "I don't care what your politics are, if you have a point of view and have a story to tell that is timely, you'll get a chance to freely air your opinion," says the attractive New Yorker.
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