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Ways the Small Business Administration could help you Jun 08, 2019

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Antonio Doss, Small Business Administration, discusses the ways the agency helps new businesses as well as the many scams that target business owners, including cyberattacks and telemarketing frauds.

Don't fall for that sales call May 24, 2019

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Jim Quiggle of the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud reveals the newest insurance scams, including fake DNA tests and the use of phone and video calls to sell unnecessary devices such as back and knee braces and wheelchairs.

Find someone else to mow the lawn May 04, 2019

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Kevin Brasler, executive editor, Washington Consumer’s Checkbook, reveals how to find the best lawn care, tree repair services and garden centers. Checkbook also does ratings of the service providers based on quality and cost.

How to invest without being defrauded Apr 20, 2019

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Owen Donley of the Securities and Exchange Commission reveals the latest high tech scams as well as how old scams have new packaging. He also advises consumers to check out your broker before you write a check.

Making the right choices for your car insurance Apr 12, 2019

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Jill Gonzalez of WalletHub.com talks about the rising cost of automobile insurance, what companies offer the cheapest policies, and describes the types of vehicle insurance.

How data collection works Apr 05, 2019

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Krisztina Pusok, director of policy and research, American Consumer Institute, discusses how data collection works, what happens to the data, what rights consumers have to control what is available to companies,and how to improve privacy laws without hurting development.

How the new tax laws can benefit consumers and small business Feb 23, 2019

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Rich Stang, a CPA of DeLeon and Stang, explains the new tax laws and how they help consumers and small businesses

Aging in place aided by newest technology Feb 16, 2019

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Debra Berlyn of Consumer Policy Solutions discusses innovations such as smart homes and self-driving cars that can help seniors remain in their homes as they age.

Starting a business Jan 19, 2019

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Hal Shelton, author of the bestselling “Secrets to Writing a Successful Business Plan,” provides advice on steps to take before, during and after the start-up of a new business.

The impact of insurance fraud Jan 12, 2019

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Matthew Smith, general counsel with the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud, describes the actions states are taking to prevent insurance fraud, identity theft and other consumer issues.

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