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Does banking fairness come at a fair price to consumers? Mar 27, 2021

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John Berlau, a senior fellow at the Competitive Enterprise Institute, discusses the Fair Access Rule by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and whether it will impose layers of red tape on banks and raise costs to consumers.

Help for people overwhelmed by debt in a pandemic Mar 20, 2021

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Bruce McClary of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling discusses special hardship programs for people in debt, the scams that are surfacing and the protections for people who are behind in their rent.

Steps that have resulted in a significant drop in credit card fraud Mar 13, 2021

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Clarissa Carnero, director of credit and fraud risk with American Express, discusses the origin of credit card fraud, the way new technology makes it easier to scam consumers and what steps are being taken to reduce fraud.

Dealing with our reliance on electrical power Mar 06, 2021

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Nick Loris, energy expert with the Heritage Foundation, discusses the move by the federal government to convert its fleet to electric or hybrid and the push for more electric cars in general. In addition, he addresses ways to deal with the huge energy bills Texans are facing due to the awful winter freeze.

Our first president as businessman and innovator Feb 27, 2021

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John Berlau, author of "George Washington, Entrepreneur," explores the greatness and intellect of Washington and his ventures into whiskey making and mule breeding as well as his vision about flight. He also discusses his partnership with his wife Martha and her importance to his success.

Making it easier and cheaper to use our legal system Feb 20, 2021

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Tom Gordon, executive director of Responsive Law, describes changes that are being made in some states to make the law more accessible and affordable to consumers.

Making it easier and cheaper to use our legal system Feb 20, 2021

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Tom Gordon, executive director of Responsive Law, describes changes that are being made in some states to make the law more accessible and affordable to consumers.

Practical and creative ways to lower your energy costs Feb 13, 2021

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Kevin Brasler of Checkbook Magazine discusses the many ways you can reduce your energy bills without spending a lot of money. Sixty percent of utility bills go to heating your home.

If you love your gadgets, protect them Feb 06, 2021

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John Breyault of the National Consumers League talks about ways you can protect your phones and computers from fraudsters and hackers.

Does banking fairness come at a fair price to consumers? Jan 30, 2021

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