A Thought For Your Pennies

Do you ever buy stuff that is "As Seen on TV"? It's always a scam...right? The clapper, the snuggie, the slap chop, the george foreman, the sham wow!

We get into this, as well as discussing various scams targeting people who are dealing with ADHD, the impact of marketing on consumer behavior, and the importance of understanding subscription services and auto-renewals. Our conversation also highlights recent consumer protection regulations, including the click-to-cancel rule, aimed at simplifying the cancellation process for consumers.

Credits:

Hosts - Shawna & Sqeaky; Producer - Cole John; Marketing - Ricardo Gutiérrez; Writer & Music - Allison Tartalia

Sources:

Syracuse University - Arts & Sciences
Title: What’s Driving the Rise in ADHD Diagnosis Among Children and Adults?
[Read the article](https://artsandsciences.syracuse.edu/news-all/news-2024/whats-driving-the-rise-in-adhd-diagnosis-among-children-and-adults/#:~:text=Increased%20awareness%20(driven%20in%20part,all%20contribute%20to%20this%20increase.)

ADDitude Magazine
Title: The ADHD Tax: How Executive Dysfunction and Impulse Spending Undermine Financial Wellness
Read the article

USA Today
Title: FTC's 'Click to Cancel' rule could make it easier to get out of subscriptions in 2025
Read the article

Lewis Rice LLP
Title: FTC Announces Final “Click to Cancel” Rule
Read the article

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Title: Diagnosis of ADHD
Read the article

NBC News
Title: Shortages of ADHD drugs continue to plague patients
Read the article

Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Title: Marketers of Various Dietary Supplements Settle FTC Charges That They Made Unsubstantiated Claims
Read the press release

Associated Press (AP News)
Title: Apps to manage ADHD are popping up — but experts say they’re not all backed by science
Read the article

ADDitude Magazine
Title: The Best Mobile Apps for ADHD Minds
Read the article

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Got an idea on how to save money? Send it to [email protected] or call us at 970-425-3060

Credits: Hosts - Shawna & Sqeaky; Editor - Natalie Romeo; Marketing - Ricardo Gutierrez; Music - Allison Tartalia; Producer - Cole John

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A little different format than our other episodes where we interview some guests about credit cards. If you haven't become like the people who raised you, well just wait. An informative bonus pisode where teenage Rex comes on and asks Shawna & Sqeaky questions about credit cards. Credits: Hosts - Shawna & Sqeaky; Guest - Rex; Editor - Natalie Romeo; Music - Allison Tartalia; Marketing - Ricardo Gutierrez; Producer Cole John

Ah, the middle age years. Not your youth, not your golden years, but the stuff in between. Shawna & Sqeaky talk about this prime time and how we know we've arrived there, and then go over a bunch of information about credit cards savings and scams. Credits: Hosts - Shawna & Sqeaky; Editor - Natalie Romeo; Music -Allison Tartalia; Marketing - Ricardo Gutierrez; Producer - Cole John

Does Shawna have the best mom in the world? Have you ever wondered about those kid model scams? Find out with Shawna & Sqeaky as they cover great parents, grandmas doing barrel rolls, and how to save on photos and avoid scams. Send your great ideas about photo savings or kid scam story to [email protected] or call us at 970-425-3060

Credits: Hosts - Shawna & Sqeaky, Marketing - Ricardo Gutierrez, Bre Chico; Music - Allison Tartalia; Design Syb de Clark; Editor - Natalie Romeo; Producer - Cole John

Losing your license - some of us do this in fun ways, some of us do this in not so fun ways. Survive the hellscape of the DMV with your hosts and learn some important things to do to prevent car theft and recover your car as soon as possible if it happens.

Got an idea on how to save money? Send it to [email protected] or call us at 970-425-3060

Credits: Hosts: Shawna & Sqeaky; Editor - Natalie Romeo; Marketing - Ricardo Gutierrez, Bre Chico; Music - Allison Tartalia; Design Syb de Clark; Producer - Cole John

Sources:

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/car-theft-statistics-2024-004053127.html

https://www.fbi.gov/news/press-releases/fbi-releases-motor-vehicle-theft-2019-2023

https://www.marketwatch.com/guides/insurance-services/car-theft-statistics/

https://www.thezebra.com/resources/car-insurance/stolen-car-guide/

https://www.trackersystems.net/news/how-gps-trackers-help-in-stolen-vehicle-recovery/

https://fleetsmart.co.uk/prevent-car-theft-gps/

https://www.usinsuranceagents.com/gps-tracker-car-insurance-discount/

https://www.vehicledart.com/car-gps-tracker-safety-tips-and-benefits/

https://www.experian.com/blogs/ask-experian/steps-to-take-when-your-car-has-been-stolen/

https://www.investopedia.com/after-identity-theft-8773806

https://www.identitytheft.gov/

https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2023/car-repair.html

https://www.consumerreports.org/car-maintenance/5-auto-repair-shop-scams-your-mechanic-might-try/

https://blog.mccarthyautogroup.com/2021/01/22/the-20-most-common-mechanic-scams/

https://www.mobilebrewer.com/common-auto-body-repair-scams-to-avoid

https://www.nicb.org/prevent-fraud-theft/auto-repair-scams

https://www.consumerautobody.biz/post/beware-signs-of-a-bad-auto-body-shop-and-how-to-avoid-them

https://www.nicb.org/prevent-fraud-theft/auto-repair-scams