Consumer Talk with Michael Finney

Consumer Talk with Michael Finney episodes:

• 11.29.2021

  Michael Finney: November 27, 2021: Losing Sleep Over Holiday Spending

  Matt Schulz with Lending Tree reports About a Quarter of Americans Are Losing Sleep Over Affording the Holidays    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  
• 11.29.2021

  Michael Finney: November 27, 2021: Trouble in Toyland

  Sander Kushen with CALPIRG Education Fund shares the new study Trouble in Toyland     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  
• 11.29.2021

  Michael Finney: November 27, 2021: Millennials Spending Big

  Ana Staples of CreditCards.com sats Millennials more likely to spend big this holiday season See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  
• 11.29.2021

  Michael Finney: November 27, 2021: What IS the Supply Chain?

  Nathan Burrow, deals editor with Wirecutter answers, "What exactly is the global supply chain and why should you care? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  
• 11.29.2021

  Michael Finney: November 27 2021:

  Alex Hamerstone, director of advisory solutions for TrustedSec warns Holiday Shoppers Face Many New Cyber Scams This Year See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  
• 11.29.2021

  Michael Finney: November 27, 2021: Google Thinks We're Smarter Than We Are

  Adrian Ward, Assistant Professor of Marketing at the McCombs School of Business claims  We’re Not as Smart as Google Makes Us Think We Are     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  
• 11.29.2021

  Michael Finney: November 27, 2021: Ring Buying Trends Ahead

  Dustin Lemick, third-generation jeweler and CEO of BriteCo shares Engagement Ring Buying Trends Ahead of Peak Engagement Season See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  
• 11.29.2021

  Michael Finney: November 27, 2021: Tell Your Medical Negligence Story

  Carmen Balber with Consumer Watchdog introduces the Patients For Fairness Coalition Medical Negligence Storytelling Website     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  
• 11.14.2021

  Michael Finney: November 13, 2021: Easy Ways to Stretch Your Dollars

  Expert Andrea Woroch says Consumer Price Index is Up and offers Hassle Free Ways to Stretch Your Dollars     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  
• 11.14.2021

  Michael Finney: November 13, 2021: What You Need to Know About FAFSA

  Rebecca Safier with Student Loan Hero says FAFSA Has Opened, Here’s What College Students Need to Know        See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  
• 11.14.2021

  Michael Finney: November 13, 2021: Why Homeowners are Refinancing

  Jacob Channel, Senior Economic Analyst with Lending Tree lists The Most Popular Reasons Homeowners Are Refinancing     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  
• 11.14.2021

  Michael Finney: November 13, 2021: Deserted Downtowns

  David Downey with the International Downtown Association discusses America's vacant City Centers and a tax bill in Congress that offers a plan to revitalize San Francisco.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  
• 11.14.2021

  Michael Finney: November 13, 2021: Best Places to Retire - Con't

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• 11.14.2021

  Michael Finney: November 13, 2021: Best Places to Retire

  Emily Brandon, senior retirement editor shares U.S. News’ Best Places to Retire 2021-2022       See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  
• 11.14.2021

  Michael Finney: November 13, 2021: Americans Want to Go to Space

  Matt Schulz of Value Penguin reports  Almost Half of Americans Want to Travel to Space But Only 19% Would Pay $100K+https://www.valuepenguin.com/travel/americans-space-travel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  
• 10.24.2021

  Michael Finney: October 23, 2021: Halloween Treats: No One Wants

  Evan Raggi of Skai reports on Halloween Treats: No One Wants Mint, Vegan on the Rise See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  
• 10.24.2021

  Michael Finney: October 23, 2021: Student Loan Planning Tips

  Brian Walsh, Manager of Financial Planning and Student Loan Expert with SoFi shares Tips and Steps to Take Now! Federal Student Loan Relief Set to Expire 1/31/22 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  
• 10.18.2021

  Michael Finney: October 16, 2021: How to Avoid Being Scammed on Facebook

  Craig Silverman with ProPublica advises How to Avoid Being Scammed on Facebook  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  
• 10.18.2021

  Michael Finney: October 16, 2021: How Gratitude Can Help Your Financial Life

  Liz Weston of Nerdwallet explains How Gratitude Can Help Your Financial Life See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  
• 10.18.2021

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  Robin Wigglesworth discusses his book TRILLIONS: How a Band of Wall Street Renegades Invented the Index Fund and Changed Finance Forever See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  
• 10.18.2021

  Michael Finney: October 16, 2021: Unsecured Debt Due to Credit Cards

  Alma Galvan with the BBB warns listeners about Fake Covid Text Message Offers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  
• 10.18.2021

  Michael Finney: October 16, 2021: Unsecured Debt Due to Credit Cards

  Beverly Harzog with US News reports For Americans with Unsecured Debt, Credit Cards Mostly to Blame See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  
• 10.18.2021

  Michael Finney: October 16, 2021: Inflation Angst

  Senator Bob Wieckowski (D-Fremont) celebrates the Governor signing his  autonomous vehicle bill See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  
• 10.10.2021

  Michael Finney: October 9, 2021: Inflation Angst

  Richard Barrington, Senior Financial Analyst with Money Rates reveals Top 10 Accounts with Best Rates for Savings, MMAs and CDS See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  
• 10.10.2021

  Michael Finney: October 9, 2021: Inflation Angst

  Herb "The Consumerman" Weisbaum with Consumer Checkbook explains how Buying Your Leased Car Could Be a Smart Move (Right Now) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  
• 10.10.2021

  Truong Part 2

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• 10.10.2021

  Michael Finney: October 9, 2021: COVID's Impact on Diapers

  Lisa Truong, Founder and Executive Director of Help a Mother Out discusses the pandemic's effect on diaper banks and mothers in need See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  
• 10.10.2021

  Truong Part 2

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• 10.10.2021

  Michael Finney: October 9, 2021: Increasing Retail Foot Traffic

  Megan Wintersteen, VP Marketing of Zenreach Nationwide reports Foot-Traffic to Restaurants, F&B; Industries Up 37% This Year See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  
• 10.10.2021

  Michael Finney: October 9, 2021: Inflation Angst

  Carmen Balber of Consumer Watchdog reports CBS News Exposes California Failure To Discipline Bad Docs, Makes Case for Malpractice Reform See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  
• 10.10.2021

  Michael Finney: October 9, 2021: Inflation Angst

  Glenn WIlliams of Primerica says Americans feeling inflation angst See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  
• 10.10.2021

  Michael Finney: October 9, 2021: The Coming Liquor Shortage

  Tony Uphoff, president and CEO of Thomas reports A Liquor Shortage is coming, What Consumers Need See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  
• 10.10.2021

  Michael Finney: October 9, 2021: Why Surveillance Ads Should Be Banneed

  Susan Grant of the Consumer Federation of America explains Surveillance Advertising: How It Works And Why It Should Be Banned See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  
• 09.26.2021

  Michael Finney: September 25, 2021: Exposing Misleading Food Labels

  Andrew Jacobs of the New York Times reports Lawsuits Over 'Misleading' Food Labels Surge as Groups Cite Lax U.S. Oversight See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  
• 09.26.2021

  Michael Finney: September 25, 2021: Discriminatory Algorithms

  Zeanique L. Barber, Strategic Advisor for Zenith Latitude explains how discriminatory computer algorithms are shaping our world See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  
• 09.26.2021

  Michael Finney: September 25, 2021: Mandate for Truthful Recycling Labels

  Sander Kushen, Advocate with CALPIRG discusses a bill mandating truthful recycling labels See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  
• 09.26.2021

  Michael Finney: September 25, 2021: What Americans Spend on Football

  Matt Schulz of Lending Tree says 67% of Americans Plan to Spend Money on Football Season This Year See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  
• 09.26.2021

  Michael Finney: September 25, 2021: 5 Things to Know to Retire

  George Nocetti or Morgan Stanley lists  5 Important Things to Think About for Retirement See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  
• 09.26.2021

  Michael Finney: September 25, 2021: Beware of the Voice Catchers!

  Joseph Turow, Author of The Voice Catchers: How Marketers Listen in to Exploit Your Feelings, Your Privacy, and Your Wallet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  
• 09.26.2021

  Michael Finney: September 25, 2021: Start Holiday Shopping Now!

  Journalist Shibani Joshi has a Message To Consumers: For a Hassle-Free Holiday, Start Shopping Now     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  
• 09.26.2021

  Michael Finney: September 25, 2021: Phone Connectivity in Cars Major Problem Cited by Drivers

  Dave Sargent of JD Power and Associates reports Smartphone Connectivity Now Most Common Problem Cited by New-Vehicle Owners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  
• 08.29.2021

  Michael Finney: August 28, 2021: August Scam Gram

  Kevin Brassler  of Consumer Checkbook advises on How to Save on Cell Service  KGO Listeners can read the article with all of the tips for free here   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  
• 08.29.2021

  Michael Finney: August 28, 2021: Big Spending on Home Delivery

  Matt Shulz of Lending Tree reveals Consumers Spend Almost $2,000 on Delivery Services Per Year5 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  
• 08.29.2021

  Michael Finney: August 28, 2021: Online Banking Spikes During Pandemic

  Ken Tumin of Deposit Accounts says Online Banking Still Spikes During Pandemic – Now 52% of Americans Would Be Happy Never Visiting a Physical Bank Ever Again   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  
• 08.29.2021

  Michael Finney: August 28, 2021: Beware of Back-to-School Deals on Amazon

  Jason Boyce, CEO & Founder of Avenue7Media warns listeners to Beware of Back-to-School Deals on Amazon  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  
• 08.29.2021

  Michael Finney: August 28, 2021: August Scam Gram

  Linda Sherry of Consumer Action runs down the August Scam Gram     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  
• 08.29.2021

  Michael Finney: August 28, 2021: Getting the Lead out of Drinking Water

  Jenn Engstrom, State Director for CALPIRG reports Schools, health groups and community groups call for legislation to reduce lead exposure in drinking water    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  
• 08.29.2021

  Michael Finney: August 28, 2021: Prepare to Repay Student Loans

  Herb "The Consumerman" Weisbaum ofConsumer Checkbook advises Pause on Student Loan Payments Ends in January; Here’s How to Prepare    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  
• 08.09.2021

  Michael Finney: July 17, 2021: Misconceptions About Social Security

  Stephanie Asymkos of Cashay lists 4 common misconceptions about Social Security that can cost thousands See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  
• 08.09.2021

  Michael Finney: July 17, 2021: Credit Card Predictions for 2021

  Brooklyn Lowery of CardRatings predicts Credit Card Landscape for Second Half of 2021 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.