Consumer Talk with Michael Finney

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

Julie Blackley of ISeeCars.com reports Used Car Prices Up 17.4% in San Francisco See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.