Posted June 17, 2009 - 15:42 by Linsey Knerl
Personal Finance, Credit Cards, Consumer Affairs
According to Arkadi Kuhlmann, CEO and President of ING Direct and author of "The Orange Code: How ING Direct Succeeded by Being a Rebel with a Cause", credit cards are the opium of consumerism… it can be very difficult to manage a credit card well. Are the credit card companies like drug pushers? Listen to his opinions on today’s current economy, what consumers and parents can do to prepare for an uncertain future, and how his wisdom has made ING Direct a successful business model that still works today!
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Posted June 10, 2009 - 12:30 by Linsey Knerl
Entrepreneurship, Career Building
He heard Donald Trump say, “You’re Hired!” in Season 4 of the reality TV Show, and now he’s written a no-nonsense book for the startup entrepreneur. Dr. Randal Pinkett shares highlights from his new book "The No Money Down CEO" and gives us the scoop on keeping a business successful in tonight’s interview with Wise Bread.
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Posted June 3, 2009 - 14:08 by Linsey Knerl
Life Hacks, General Tips
Recession, Reschmession…. Just when you thought you’ve heard everything you could possibly take concerning today’s hottest buzz word, a brilliant website was created in its honor. We chat with Laura Rich, one of the three brilliant female minds behind Recessionwire.com and learn why today is as good a day as any to pursue those crazy aspirations.
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Posted May 20, 2009 - 14:02 by Linsey Knerl
Personal Finance, Credit Cards, Consumer Affairs
The AP just announced that new credit card rules have passed legislation and are headed to President Obama for final approval. Much speculation can be made on how this new set of guidelines will affect the average consumer, and in our recent Blog Talk Radio interview with The Wallet’s Mary Pilon, we learn that there’s more to credit cards than just law.
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Posted May 13, 2009 - 11:06 by Linsey Knerl
Frugal Living, Green Living
I’m all for living a cleaner, more sustainable lifestyle, but at what cost? If it takes an unusually large amount of money or a time commitment that I just can’t make, you can most likely count me out. These tips for going green from the Lazy Environmentalist, Josh Dorfman, however, are truly effortless. See what he has to say in his new book and hear him in our newest Blog Talk Radio interview!
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Posted May 6, 2009 - 15:34 by Linsey Knerl
Frugal Living, Shopping, Announcements
Julia Scott, aka Bargain Babe, is a classic example of someone who can balance the low-cost of frugal living with the time and effort needed to make life meaningful. Tonight’s interview with her on Blog Talk Radio is full of practical ideas for showing Mom how much you care, (without looking like a total slacker, of course!)
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Posted April 29, 2009 - 11:08 by Linsey Knerl
Personal Finance, Frugal Living
Jeff’s humorous (and sometimes rough) way of sharing frugality has been popular among many of our readers. We’ve got the exclusive interview you won’t want to miss! Hear Jeff share what motivates his cheapskate ways, and how you can start getting involved today.
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Posted April 8, 2009 - 13:04 by Linsey Knerl
Personal Finance, Frugal Living, Health and Beauty, Consumer Affairs
Have you ever wondered what the phrase “medical tourism” really meant? Are you looking for ways to cut back on healthcare costs (both at home and abroad)? We chat candidly with Amy B. Scher of Healthcare Hacks to learn more about her experience with receiving life-saving care in India, and what you can do to save right here in your own country.
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Posted March 11, 2009 - 15:57 by Linsey Knerl
Announcements
Are you wondering if debt consolidation is right for you? Maybe you’ve heard about the promises that debt settlement offers. Or perhaps you’ve just been curious about the possibility of a reliable debt management program. Join us tonight at 8pm CST on Blog Talk Radio as we speak candidly with Kim McGrigg, Community Manager at Money Management International. We'll hit all the tough issues, including debt settlement, refinancing, and what you need to know BEFORE you sign up for a credit counseling service.
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Posted February 10, 2009 - 20:35 by Linsey Knerl
Announcements
You’ve read the posts, shared in the forums, and even posted some very worthy comments. Now there’s one more way to “live large on a small budget,” and it’s available via Blog Talk Radio! Here’s the scoop on the weekly show designed to give you even more of that frugal delight you’ve come to expect from Wise Bread.
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