Of Consuming Interest
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Sandy Farber of UDC's Cooperative Extension Services discusses plants that deer are less likely to eat and strategies for keeping deer out of your garden.
March 08, 2014 -
Eric Friedman, director of the Montgomery County Office of Consumer Affairs, discusses shopping for a car online and the scams that trap consumers, as well as predatory towing and home improvement fraud.
March 02, 2014 -
Jessica Anderson from Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine discusses why parents should provide general information about their finances to adult children as well as other critical information about long term care, etc.
February 22, 2014 -
Tom Gordon with Consumers for a Responsive Legal System discusses law changes in California, small claims court, making a contract with a lawyer and complaining about a lawyer.
February 15, 2014 -
Owen Donley, chief counsel, SEC Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, gives advice on how to avoid getting ripped off.
February 01, 2014 -
Madelyn Flannagan and Sue Nester, representatives of the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America, discuss a recent survey that indicates consumers make some very serious mistakes in buying insurance and that nearly 40% of consumers don't know what is in their insurance policies.
January 25, 2014 -
Hal Shelton of Blu Venture Investors talks about why you need a business plan when starting a small business.
January 18, 2014 -
Bob Long, chairman of Ariba Asset Management, discusses the indicators that we are in for strong economic growth and the signs there may be some bumps along the road to economic recovery.
January 11, 2014 -
Chris Wolf, an Internet lawyer with Hogan Lovells, discusses his book "Viral Hate" and ways to stop the spread of hate on the Web without government regulation or stifling free speech.
January 04, 2014 -
Dr. Richard Gelfand discusses colon cancer, which is the second most common cancer in this country, and points out the necessity of prevention and detection.
December 29, 2013 -
Rob Forsyth of AT&T discusses developments in communications technology, the It Can Wait campaign against texting while driving, and the use of smart phone apps in promoting health and fitness.
December 22, 2013 -
Evan Farr, a certified elder law attorney, discusses wills, trusts, organ donations and the importance of long term planning.
December 20, 2013 -
Tom Gordon, executive director at Consumers for a Responsive Legal System, discusses the need for making a will and other reasons you may need to go to court or have a lawyer.
December 07, 2013 -
Maxine Sweet, vice president of public education with Experian, explains the difference between identity theft and credit card theft and discusses ways to protect against these crimes.
December 01, 2013 -
Marc Parsonts, a nationally certified massage therapist, discusses the various types of massage and how it can relieve pain, stress and increase flexibility as well as help prevent injuries.
November 23, 2013