Just wondering if anyone knows of any other consumer help shows or podcasts? I've had it with the Martino podcasts 20 minute sponsor segments, and constant politics talk that has nothing to do with the consumer's problem. Clark Howard's podcast is ok but there's no listener interaction. I'm looking for more consumer advice shows or podcasts with people calling/emailing in to get help with their consumer problems.
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Other consumer advice/help shows like Clark Howard/Tom Martino?
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Jill on Money (Jill Schlesinger). Scroll down to bottom and look for her “radio show”
www.jillonmoney.com
Jill on Money
Jill on Money is the go to personal finance website to have all your retirement and investing questions answered by Jill Schlesinger, CFP and CBS News business analyst.
www.jillonmoney.com
Thanks for the link Larry, I'll check her show out since I've heard her on CBS News. I'm looking for a general consumer help show, not just about one topic like money or law.
So far I've only found Call You and Yours, which is a one day a week call in episode of a BBC radio show that just focuses on one topic. @Miss Tuned, do you know if there are any radio shows or podcasts in the UK that are like Watchdog, but with callers?
So far I've only found Call You and Yours, which is a one day a week call in episode of a BBC radio show that just focuses on one topic. @Miss Tuned, do you know if there are any radio shows or podcasts in the UK that are like Watchdog, but with callers?
Dave Ramsey has a three hour call in rado program every weekday.
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Can't stand him or his show. "You're $100,000 in debt and eating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for breakfast, lunch and dinner? Cut up your credit cards, but not before you buy my seminars and workbooks, etc."Dave Ramsey has a three hour call in rado program every weekday.
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Not to be overly harsh, but in my view, anyone who follows financial advice from a voice on the radio is at a minimum cutting their chances of doing something financially beneficial for themselves, to potentially harming their financial future. There are lots of qualified financial planners who would be pleased to assist your unique financial situation. Getting information via the radio is like learning open heart surgery via TikTok.
Clark Howard was different. He had generally good consumer advice, not financial advice. I agree with you about the latter.
Clark was the best, and it was indeed consumer advice. He had a website and staff to answer questions as I recall. Also, he never did product endorsements
The only thing I didn’t like about Clark’s radio show is he wouldn’t let callers tell him which company they had a problem with, probably because he or WSB was afraid of getting sued. Now that he’s just doing a podcast I’m not sure if he names names with companies that are bad actors or not.
And he overstates and insults the listener.
if you make 4500 $ take home every month and have 5200 in bills you won't get out of debt. Then, the arrogant comment you will actually continue to become in debt......
Long ago I was stationed some place where I was able to listen to so-called advice radio. I listened to the guy from Florida, Chuck Harter. At first it was pretty good and then all his program became was a sorry diatribe about poor Chuck Harter versus the big, bad government. It was like a broken record. When I first started listening to Ramsey, I was impressed and felt it was a breath of fresh air. Then I was transferred elsewhere for about 7 or 8 years and couldn't pick up Ramsey. Then I was transferred again and the market had a station which aired this Ramsey. The transformation was incredible! A guy who was great to listen to had disintegrated into a very obvious jerk with an equally obvious attitude problem. Here was a guy claiming to be a "Christian" financial guru who couldn't go five minutes without a substitutionary word for the "F" word and yet churches were making this guy a millionaire by purchasing his "courses". There is NO DOUBT about it, the ABSOLUTE BEST in advice radio was the late Bruce Williams. He knew his stuff because he experienced it from financial failure to wealth, local politics, business start-ups and failure, marital success and failure. Bruce Williams was and still is the best. There is a guy who has a library of Bruce's programs on YouTube. Look him up if you miss real advice radio from somebody who knows what they were talking about!!!
Yeah, my dad told me about Bruce so I listened to him.
I felt like he was wimpy in naming a scam a scam as if he was just trying to be a nice guy, liked by everyone. For exampe, he would never come out and talk about car dealer scams like their fake fees, add ons you don't want but you are charged for, the price gouging in the "shop" where commissioned parts changers are employed.
From Clark.com...
Junk Fees
Always look out for and avoid any last-minute junk fees. These fees are added on by the dealership for unnecessary accessories or services they provide. Common junk fees include fees for VIN etching and various treatments or protections (ex: paint protection, fabric protection, environmental protection). Consider this: Dealerships can charge hundreds of dollars for fabric treatment, which involves spraying your seats with liquid from a $15 can of auto upholstery protector.When you come across a questionable fee, ask the dealer to explain it. Decline any optional fees for things you don’t want, and ask the dealer to waive or reduce the rest. This doesn’t always work, but it never hurts to try.
How to Buy a New Car: 5 Smart Steps To Get the Best Deal
When it's time to get new wheels, it's important to know the best way to buy a new car. Here are five key steps you need to take!
Also a caller asked about getting her car repaired...
“First of all, I don’t know who made you think, Jo-Ann, that going to the dealer means it’s gonna be done right,” Clark says. “No, no, no, no.
“Second. The mechanics are on commission. And the prices are set by a book. Who knows if you even needed the front brakes and rotors? Before I would’ve ever authorized a $1,000 repair that may be totally unnecessary, I would have gone for a second opinion.”
Should I Take My Car to a Dealership for Oil Changes and Maintenance or Find Cheaper Prices Elsewhere?
My car dealership charges too much for an oil change and other maintenance. Should I take my business elsewhere to save money?
This is great advice. When I lived in the Bay Area I always got my VW serviced at an independent shop in San Mateo called Burlingame Independent. They even had a deal with a rental car place so I wouldn't be without a car while mine was being worked on.From Clark.com...
Junk Fees
Always look out for and avoid any last-minute junk fees. These fees are added on by the dealership for unnecessary accessories or services they provide. Common junk fees include fees for VIN etching and various treatments or protections (ex: paint protection, fabric protection, environmental protection). Consider this: Dealerships can charge hundreds of dollars for fabric treatment, which involves spraying your seats with liquid from a $15 can of auto upholstery protector.
When you come across a questionable fee, ask the dealer to explain it. Decline any optional fees for things you don’t want, and ask the dealer to waive or reduce the rest. This doesn’t always work, but it never hurts to try.
How to Buy a New Car: 5 Smart Steps To Get the Best Deal
When it's time to get new wheels, it's important to know the best way to buy a new car. Here are five key steps you need to take!clark.com
Also a caller asked about getting her car repaired...
“First of all, I don’t know who made you think, Jo-Ann, that going to the dealer means it’s gonna be done right,” Clark says. “No, no, no, no.
“Second. The mechanics are on commission. And the prices are set by a book. Who knows if you even needed the front brakes and rotors? Before I would’ve ever authorized a $1,000 repair that may be totally unnecessary, I would have gone for a second opinion.”
Should I Take My Car to a Dealership for Oil Changes and Maintenance or Find Cheaper Prices Elsewhere?
My car dealership charges too much for an oil change and other maintenance. Should I take my business elsewhere to save money?
I was turned off of dealerships after my car broke down on the way out there, the dealer took it in and claimed they couldn't find the problem when it ended up being the fuel pump once they went through it more carefully. Unfortunately I have to use the dealer now because the only VW independent shop where I am has bad reviews.
NPR once has a show with car advice, and old episodes are available from NPR's web site.
new shows havent been produced ijn about 11 years since one of the click n clack brothers died
wed still be carrying it if WGBH made it available. My listeners like the show.
took me about 9 months, but i found a replacement.. the car doctor with ron ananian. good, solid dude and advice.... we struck a special deal and i get the show via download instead of live, and i strip the commercials out before airing
WGBH or WBUR?
Right..... lol oops. WBUR
He had to retire because of the health problems that led to his death.
But I'll bet he's not as funny.
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