Of Consuming Interest

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  Moving tips – 1/22/12

  John Crawford of Collins Brothers Moving and Storage discusses obtaining estimates, pros and cons of types of estimates, how to prepare for a move and much more.

  Of Consuming Interest

  January 21, 2012
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  Evaluating your investment risk tolerance – 1/15/12

  Joan Goldwasser of Kiplinger\'s Personal Magazine discusses investment strategies and how to evaluate your tolerance for risk as well as instruments to consider for your portfolio.

  Of Consuming Interest

  January 14, 2012
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  Buying a used car – 1/8/12

  Chris Basso of CarFax discusses VIN numbers, air bag fraud, cloning of vehicles, and water-damaged cars.

  Of Consuming Interest

  January 07, 2012
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  The CARD Act – 1/1/12

  Scott Talbott of the Financial Services Roundtable discusses the CARD Act and how it affects the fees and rules regarding credit cards and gift cards and the impact these changes have on consumers.

  Of Consuming Interest

  December 31, 2011
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  Food Bank – 12/25/11

  Christel Hair of the Capital Area Food Bank and Odonna Mathews, a volunteer at CAFB, discuss the shortage of resources to meet the needs of nearly half-million hungry people in the metropolitan area.

  Of Consuming Interest

  December 24, 2011
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  Add-on insurance – 12/18/11

  Bob Hunter of the Consumer Federation of America discusses add-on insurance policies that cost consumers millions and may not be needed.

  Of Consuming Interest

  December 17, 2011
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  Daniel Heifetz’s Music Institute – 12/11

  Daniel Heifetz of the Heifetz International Music Institute discusses the programs and performances of the students of the institute at Mary Baldwin College, how they are selected to perform in the program and the many skills they develop during their time at the Institute.

  Of Consuming Interest

  December 10, 2011
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  Keeping the U.S. competitive – 12/4/11

  Dr. Rob Atkinson of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation discusses how the U.S. compares to other countries in areas such as scientific research and educational achievement.

  Of Consuming Interest

  December 03, 2011
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  Kids and music – 11/27/11

  Daniel Heifetz. founder and director of the Heifetz International Music Institute, talks about the artistic growth and career development of some of the most talented and promising young musicians in the world.

  Of Consuming Interest

  November 26, 2011
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  Kids and money – 11/20/11

  Stuart Ritter of T. Rowe Price discusses ways to help children develop a healthy perspective on spending money during the holidays.

  Of Consuming Interest

  November 19, 2011
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  Your hearing – 11/13/11

  Audiologist Jennifer Cushing discusses hearing loss, the effect of workplace noise as well as loud music on hearing loss and ways to protect against hearing damage.

  Of Consuming Interest

  November 19, 2011
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  Legal reform – 11/6/11

  Rodd Santomauro of HALT discusses ways the organization is working to make the small claims court more responsive to consumers as well its efforts to reform states\' lawyer discipline procedures.

  Of Consuming Interest

  November 19, 2011
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  Emergency preparedness – 10/30/11

  Andrea Brands, director of public affairs for AT&T, and Kelly Morrison, public information officer for AT&T, discuss the telecommunications giant\'s public safety initiatives concerning disaster preparedness and texting while driving.

  Of Consuming Interest

  November 19, 2011
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  Getting the insurance you need – 10/23/11

  How to be prepared in the event of a natural disaster with the proper insurance, with guests Bob Rusbuldt and Sue Nester, chief executive officer of and spokesperson for the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA).

  Of Consuming Interest

  November 19, 2011
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  Taking a bite out of cyberbullying and other crimes – 10/16/11

  Talking cyberbullying, Internet fraud and McGruff the Crime Dog with the National Crime Prevention Council\'s Michelle Boykins.

  Of Consuming Interest

  November 06, 2011