Keeping Technology Simple

How safe is it to shop online? Identity theft has become a major concern of consumers who are questioning the security of online shopping sites.

Today's returning guest, Steve Weisman, a lawyer and member of the Massachusetts Bar and Federal Bar, is one of the country’s leading experts on scams and identity theft. He writes about identity theft for USA Today and has been featured on Nightline, CBS News, ABC, CNBC, among others and quoted in numerous publications including The Associated Press, The Boston Globe, Barron’s, The New York Times, Money Magazine, The Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal.  Steve has authored eight books, including Identity Theft Alert: 10 Rules You Must Follow to Protect Yourself From America’s #1 Crime (2014) and The Truth About Avoiding Scams (2008).

Join Jim and Steve in a discussion about how to shop safely online

Today's returning guest, Steve Weisman, a lawyer and member of the Massachusetts Bar and Federal Bar, is one of the country’s leading experts on scams and identity theft. He writes about identity theft for USA Today and has been featured on Nightline, CBS News, ABC, CNBC, among others and quoted in numerous publications including The Associated Press, The Boston Globe, Barron’s, The New York Times, Money Magazine, The Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal.  Steve has authored eight books, including Identity Theft Alert: 10 Rules You Must Follow to Protect Yourself From America’s #1 Crime (2014) and The Truth About Avoiding Scams (2008).

Join Jim and Steve as they discuss what steps you should take if you become a victim of identity theft.

Have you been a victim of IdentityTheft?Are you concerned about all the reports of personal information being stolen from corporate data bases?

Today's guest, Steve Weisman, a lawyer and member of the Massachusetts Bar and Federal Bar, is one of the country’s leading experts on scams and identity theft. He writes about identity theft for USA Today and has been featured on Nightline, CBS News, ABC, CNBC, among others and quoted in numerous publications including The Associated Press, The Boston Globe, Barron’s, The New York Times, Money Magazine, The Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal.  Steve has authored eight books, including Identity Theft Alert: 10 Rules You Must Follow to Protect Yourself From America’s #1 Crime (2014) and The Truth About Avoiding Scams (2008).

Today, Jim and Steve will discuss what you need to know about identity theft and what you should be doing to minimize your risk of becoming a victim.

Confused by all the offers from the major cell phone providers (Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, etc.)?

Forget the offers. It's about COVERAGE!!

There’s a price war going on between the major carriers. Although price is a consideration in selecting a carrier, saving a few dollars should not be the major factor when signing a contract. Having an unlimited or discounted data or phone plan is useless if your service is poor.

In today's broadcast, Jim explains what you should know before selecting or switching providers.

Have you discussed a communication plan with your college bound child? Do you have the right equipment and services to maintain contact with your child who might be thousands of miles away? Do you know how to control your communication costs?

Chances are that your college bound child is more tech savvy than you are.

Today, In an encore broadcast, Jim will discuss what you need to know before you finish packing the bags and heading for campus.

What are the differences between being the President and CEO of a multi-million dollar company and being a first time entrepreneur? What are the major technology challengies facing a former corporate executive once the administrative and tech support is not there?

Sandy Elsass was faced with many of these issues when he left corporate life over a year ago. Not only did he need to determine what type of equipment he needed but how to perform tasks that had been delegated to others in the past.

Join Jim and Sandy in a discussion on how he handled the transition and what he would recommend to others who are thinking about a similar path.

Mary Eileen Williams, M.A., NCCC has over twenty years of combined experience as a career counselor, job search specialist, university instructor, and writer. As a Nationally Board Certified Counselor with a Master's Degree in Career Development, she specializes in working with jobseekers in midlife. Eileen is the author of Land the Job You Love: 10 Surefire Strategies for Jobseekers Over 50, which provides baby boomers with the critical information they’ll need to successfully navigate today’s competitive job market. She’s also an active contributor to the Huffington Post,  makes frequent guest appearances on both radio and TV, and is the host/founder of the popular boomer blog and radio show called Feisty Side of Fifty. 

Join Jim and Mary Eileen in a discussion about what you need to know about a successful job search in the "Age of Technology."

Today's guest is John Marick, the co-founder and CEO of Consumer Cellular, the exclusive wireless provider for AARP members and the number one rated cellphone service in the nation. Consumer Cellular provides no-contract cellphones and service plans to those 50+. In October 1995, Marick launched Consumer Cellular, a company built on the belief that everyone should have access to the safety and convenience of cellular service. At that time, Consumer Cellular had two employees in its Tigard, Ore., location and under Marick’s leadership has grown to more than 950 employees with offices in two states, Oregon and Arizona.

Join John and Jim as they discuss a few tips to consider when choosing a Cellular Service and phone for an aging parent

What are the differences between being the President and CEO of a multi-million dollar company and being a first time entrepreneur? What are the major technology challengies facing a former corporate executive once the administrative and tech support is not there?
Sandy Elsass was faced with many of these issues when he left corporate life over a year ago. Not only did he need to determine what type of equipment he needed but how to perform tasks that had been delegated to others in the past.
Join Jim and Sandy in a discussion on how he handled the transition and what he would recommend to others who are thinking about a similar path.

Labor Day has come and gone, vacation time is over, and for many of you, it's time to get back to work.
When is the last time your equipment had a check-up? How fast is your Internet connection?
Today's guest is Neil Forster, whose company offers tech support for both personal and business clients.
Join Jim and Neil in a discussion on some of the things you need to know to make sure you can hit the ground running now that summer is behind us