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FAQs about Of Consuming Interest:How many episodes does Of Consuming Interest have?The podcast currently has 300 episodes available.
August 23, 2025Giving your kids a jump start on financial literacyHost Shirley Rooker speaks with Laura Levine, president and CEO of the Jump Start Coalition, who discusses the progress in schools providing financial education to children starting in kindergarten as well suggesting ways parents can introduce their kids to responsible use of credit cards, debit cards, and planning a budget.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info....more25minPlay
August 16, 2025The Consumer Man's top tipsHost Shirley Rooker speaks with Herb Weisbaum, contributing editor at Consumers’ Checkbook Magazine, who discusses wiping personal data off devices before recycling them, the questions to ask before joining a gym and the move to limit high overdraft fees charged by banksSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info....more25minPlay
August 09, 2025Scrubbing regulations to save taxpayers moneyClyde Wayne Crews, Competitive Enterprise Institute discusses the SCRUB Act and how, if enacted, would require a review of federal regulations and mandate the elimination of 10 regulations for each new one, saving a tremendous amount of money for taxpayers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info....more24minPlay
August 02, 2025Protect your assets with the right insuranceHost Shirley Rooker speaks with Mike McCartin of Joseph W. McCartin Insurance, who describes ways to prepare for future claims, including taking pictures or videos of your home furnishings. He also discusses the responsibilities of a host. For example, you may be liable if guests get drunk and have an accident when they leave your party. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info....more25minPlay
July 26, 2025Falling in love with a machine -- and other pitfalls of AIJill Robin Payne, psychotherapist and author, discusses artificial intelligence, how it provides valuable services but also presents many dangers. One major concern is how some people are actually falling in love with a machine. She gives a pathway to using, but at the same time controlling, its effect on our lives.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info....more25minPlay
July 19, 2025Giving your kids a jump start on financial literacyHost Shirley Rooker speaks with Laura Levine, president and CEO of the Jump Start Coalition, who discusses the progress in schools providing financial education to children starting in kindergarten as well suggesting ways parents can introduce their kids to responsible use of credit cards, debit cards, and planning a budget.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info....more25minPlay
July 12, 2025Social Security myths and realityHost Shirley Rooker speaks with Joe Hemsley, a private wealth advisor, who discusses the myths surrounding Social Security, how you may be missing tax breaks on your savings accounts and the pros and cons of long term health careSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info....more25minPlay
July 05, 2025Put AI to work for your small businessHost Shirley Rooker speaks with Gene Marks of the Marks Group, who discusses artificial intelligence and its impact on small businesses. And we address the question: are women morereluctant to use AI than men? A recent study has the answers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info....more25minPlay
June 28, 2025Yes, banter can better the world Host Shirley Rooker speaks with psychotherapist and author Jill Robin Payne about various ways to alleviate stress, including “Bempathy,” a way of creating empathy through casual conversation..See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info....more25minPlay
June 21, 2025Forecasting the effects of AI on the legal systemHost Shirley Rooker speaks with Tom Gordon of Responsive Law, who discusses digital estate planning, how AI may give consumers more access to the legal system, a court case involving consumers’ First Amendment right to receive legal information and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info....more25minPlay
FAQs about Of Consuming Interest:How many episodes does Of Consuming Interest have?The podcast currently has 300 episodes available.