Of Consuming Interest is a weekly show examining the most important consumer issues today.
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Host Shirley Rooker speaks with Gene Marks of the Marks Group, who discusses artificial intelligence and its impact on small businesses. And we address the question: are women more reluctant to use AI than men?… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Host Shirley Rooker speaks with Joe Hemsley, president, Forward Together Wealth Planning, who points out the many changes in our economy that may make a difference in your investment strategies. What impact will the huge data centers have on the market and how will biotech play into your financial outlook? What should you know about municipal bonds and defense spending when investing? See Privacy…
Host Shirley Rooker speaks with Jill Robin Payne, psychotherapist, about looksmaxxing and the effect it can have on physical and mental health if carried to the extreme. Looksmaxxing is a trend among young men that uses extreme measures to change the way they look. It includes bone smashing, as well as taking steroids and hormones.. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California…
Host Shirley Rooker speaks with Chip Lupo, Wallet Hub writer and analyst, who describes some ways to ease the pain at the pump. A credit card might be one of the tools that will give you rewards or cash back. A recent study outlines points to consider in choosing a credit card, its limits, advantages, and drawbacks. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at…
Host Shirley Rooker speaks with Steven Milloy, founder of junkscience.com, who discusses how the climate has fluctuated from hot to the Ice Age and how many of the efforts to stop climate change have failed. He also questions many of the models that have been used to track changes in the climate.. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at…
Host Shirley Rooker speaks with Chip Lupo, writer and analyst with Wallet Hub, who discusses the cities where consumers are significantly reducing the delinquency rate on credit cards. He also points out the good and the bad about deferred payment loans and how important it is to always pay this type of debt on time. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at…
Host Shirley Rooker speaks with John Berlau of the Competitive Enterprise Institute, who discusses George Washington’s life at Mount Vernon, his innovative farming techniques, military career, and presidency. He also talks about the important role Martha Washington played in running the plantation while Washington was fighting the Revolutionary War. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy…
Host Shirley Rooker talks to Kevin Brasler, editor of Consumer’s Checkbook, who describes a study on used cars that have been recalled due to serious defects. Many of them have not been repaired. In fact, it is estimated that over 50 million vehicles have not had their problems resolved. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at…
Host Shirley Rooker speaks with Chip Lupo, Wallet Hub writer and analyst, who describes some ways to ease the pain at the pump. A credit card might be one of the tools that will give you rewards or cash back. A recent study outlines points to consider in choosing a credit card, its limits, advantages, and drawbacks. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at…
Host Shirley Rooker speaks with John Berlau of the Competitive Enterprise Institute, who discusses George Washington’s life at Mount Vernon, his innovative farming techniques, military career, and presidency. He also talks about the important role Martha Washington played in running the plantation while Washington was fighting the Revolutionary War. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy…