Consumer Talk With Michael Finney

Alex Quilici, CEO pf YouMail reports Robocalls down almost 5% as SHAKEN/STIR is implemented \ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Diane Huth, "The Runaway Sherpa" discusses her new book. The GrownUps Guide to Running Away from Home: Earn Dollars. Spend Pesos. Escape to Paradise See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Selinger, CEO of  Deep Sentinel advises on What Should You Do If Your Package Is Stolen See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jacob Channel, Research Analyst with Lending Tree explains Where Movers Are Going and How They Affect Home Prices  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy Ardila and Tony Kwiecien of ACT Compass dish the dirt on Buying and Selling Luxury Properties See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sheldon H. Jacobson, Ph.D explains how Travel Scams are the Latest Cyber Security Threats See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karen Connelly of the IRS lists the Dirty Dozen scams for 2021    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thomas Gremillon of the Consumer Federation of America  says  FTC’s “Made In Usa” Labeling Rule Paves The Way For Better Consumer Protection  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week producer Lara Starr had a giant oak tree fall on her house! The damage was major, but renter's insurance and help from the Red Cross are making a bad situation much better.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marc Levine, Assemblymember (D-San Rafael) hosts Virtual Townhall on Preventing Consumer Fraud See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joshua Slocum, Executive Director of the Funeral Consumers Alliance reveals State Funeral Oversight Agencies Failing in Their Obligation to Consumers   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Schulz of Lending Tree reports Credit Card Confidence Sinks to Lowest Level Since February  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jenn Engstrom, State Director  of CALPIRG reports Rising consumer complaints for payment apps like Venmo, Paypal     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Edgar Dworsky  of  Consumer World  explains  "Shrinkflation"      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Guisti of Insurance Quotes shares the Innovation & Insurance’ report data on EVs, crypto & more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Herb "The Consumerman" Weisbaum of Consumer Checkbook runs down The Pros and Cons of "Buy Now, Pay Later" Financing for Travel   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

Julie Blackley of I See Cars shares research that determined the Best and Worst Car Colors for Value Retention See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Glenn J. Williams, CEO of Primerica discusses the new poll Middle Class and Money that finds Americans are ready to splurge, but worry about long-term finances See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stan Zeto of  ScholarShare 529 introduces First Steps Educational Resources for New Parents See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.