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Moneytrack
| Website: | http://www.moneytrack.org |
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| Next Airing: | Thu, Mar 11th, 2010 at 7:30 PM on UEN-TV |
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MONEYTRACK aims to educate and inspire investors and consumers to take greater control over their financial lives. The series features location stories about investing, personal finances and tips for avoiding common investment scams. Co-hosts Jack Gallagher and Pam Krueger suggest resources to learn more about a particular topic. Additionally, syndicated personal finance author and Newsweek columnist Jane Bryant Quinn, television personality Ben Stein and " Investing 101" reporter Rob Black provide tips for those seeking to make more educated investment decisions. The 13-part series also addresses the needs and concerns of underserved communities with regular in-depth features about first-time and minority homeowners, new technologies developed for the impaired, finding college scholarships, grants and other financial aid, and many other related topics.
Episodes:
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The Town That Got Taken
Who can you really trust? This episode features an entire town that got taken by a scam. The Squibbs, a couple who were pillars of the community, cheated more than 100 people in Mishawaka, Indiana, and surrounding towns out of their life savings, for a total of $13 million. Pam and Jack discuss the psychology of why affinity fraud cases happen with Dr. Phil and how to protect against them with Indiana Secretary of State Todd Rokita.
Next Airing: Thu, Mar 11th, 2010 at 7:30 PM on UEN-TV Length: 00:26:46 Usage rights: 9/4/2009 to 9/3/2011 -
The Naked Truth About Investing
Do the super-wealthy really have better access to investment research and tools than the typical investor? Pam and Jack offer proof that using sophisticated investment strategies does not always lead to higher returns.
Next Airing: Thu, Mar 18th, 2010 at 7:30 PM on UEN-TV Length: 00:26:46 Usage rights: 9/4/2009 to 9/3/2011 -
Whiz Kid - John Paul Pigeon
Viewers meet John Paul Pigeon, a 14-year-old who is an inspiration not only to his generation but to all Americans to save, invest, manage money and earn wealth. Pam and Jack talk to Laura Levine, executive director of the Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy, about motivating future generations to become better investors by getting back to the basics of investing.
Next Airing: Thu, Mar 25th, 2010 at 7:30 PM on UEN-TV Length: 00:26:46 Usage rights: 9/4/2009 to 9/3/2011 -
Real Estate
The housing bubble may have burst, but creative thinkers are finding ways to make the most out of a bad situation. Jack Gallagher hits the streets of Sacramento to explain how real estate can still be part of a safe, long-term investment strategy.
Next Airing: Thu, Apr 1st, 2010 at 7:30 PM on UEN-TV Length: 00:26:46 Usage rights: 9/4/2009 to 9/3/2011 -
Money and Marriage
The old adage rings true: Two heads are better than one. When Bill and Debbie Reslock's architecture firm took a major hit, they decided that they would not let the financial stresses demolish their marriage. Pam and Jack show how to keep a relationship above water, even during major financial storms.
Next Airing: Thu, Apr 8th, 2010 at 7:30 PM on UEN-TV Length: 00:26:46 Usage rights: 9/4/2009 to 9/3/2011 -
Hot Topics Show
This year, ethics, financial advisors and down-'n'-dirty stock-picking make our hot list in this season's wrap-up. Pam and Jack discuss important topics in response to viewer e-mails.
Next Airing: Thu, Apr 15th, 2010 at 7:30 PM on UEN-TV Length: 00:26:46 Usage rights: 9/4/2009 to 9/3/2011 -
From Wall Street to Your Street
The recent financial crisis that rocked Wall Street has also had a major impact on your street. Viewers meet the "real" Joe the Plumber from South Philadelphia to see how Wall Street's actions trickle down to affect mainstream Americans. Jim Jubak, financial columnist, offers tips on how to survive the impact.
Length: 00:26:46 Usage rights: 9/4/2009 to 9/3/2011 -
Insider's Story
Manipulating the stock market certainly doesn't seem like child's play, but to 17-year-old Cole Bartiromo, it is just that. This teenage con man was using the Internet to dupe online investors. Co-hosts Pam Krueger and Jack Gallagher share basic investing principles to protect against becoming a victim of these types of scam artists.
Length: 00:26:46 Usage rights: 9/4/2009 to 9/3/2011 -
Interview with John Bogle
He's low on fees, big on diversity, and gives straight talk about less risky ways to invest. Pam sits down with one of the smartest and most respected men on Wall Street, John Bogle, as he explains what works best for everyday investors.
Length: 00:26:46 Usage rights: 9/4/2009 to 9/3/2011 -
Investment Clubs
In It for the Long Haul Investing together as a group can pay huge dividends, if it's done right. This episode features Honduran immigrant twins Jose and Tomas Avila, who are changing people's lives, and many mind-sets, by teaching them how to invest for the long term.
Length: 00:26:46 Usage rights: 9/4/2009 to 9/3/2011 -
Sandwich Generation
Millions of baby boomers in America are being forced to take care of their growing children and their aging parents. Meet Bob and Jeanie Turner, a typical example of the sandwich generation. MoneyTrack shows how to manage these financial and emotional strains.
Length: 00:26:46 Usage rights: 9/4/2009 to 9/3/2011