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The Consumerism Commentary Podcast

Manny — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 04:38:52 +0000

It looks like The Personal Finance Hour, my weekly podcast with Jim from Bargaineering, is on permanent hiatus. Both Jim and I have other work that has consumed our attention over the past few months.

If you’re craving a similar financial podcast — and aren’t opposed to higher quality — check out the Consumerism Commentary podcast. Consumerism Commentary, written by Flexo, is the grand-daddy of personal-finance blogs! The podcast has been running for nearly a year without a break, and the show just keeps getting better and better.

“I wanted to add a podcast to Consumerism Commentary for several years,” Flexo says. “My first attempts involved reading posts on Consumerism Commentary and recording an MP3, like an audio book. This wasn’t the perfect solution, but it did give me some practice dealing with audio.”

Then, in a stroke of luck Flexo learned that Tom Dziubek, a techie at Dow Jones and a co-host the Wall Street Journal podcast, found himself with a lot of extra time on his hands. Tom was excited about the idea of working together, so the pair created a full podcast.

“It took us a few weeks to find our footing while producing weekly shows,” Flexo says, “but we’re approaching the first anniversary of the podcast without skipping a single week!”

Not only is the show consistently on schedule, it also features top-notch disussions. Dziubek does an outstanding job of steering the discussion, while Flexo keeps the conversations grounded in reality.

I was a guest on last week’s episode. I talked about my book, Your Money: The Missing Manual (I got my first printed copy yesterday!), covered a bit of my financial philosophy, and spent a few minutes describing what it’s like to move from blog to book.

Consumerism Commentary Podcast #46
J.D. Roth from Get Rich Slowly

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Listening to this again, I’m reminded of just how stuffed up my nose was the day we did the interview!

Notable past episodes of the Consumerism Commentary podcast include:

Episode #40: Author David Bach (of Automatic Millionaire fame) talks about getting back on track with your finances.
Episode #36: Columnist Jane Bryant Quinn talks about being financially secure, including dealing with unemployment and foreclosures.
Episode #30: Nick Corcodilos talks about using a headhunter to find a job, and how to find a job without one.
Episode #27: Our own Adam Baker talks about his war on debt, plus gives tips on frugal traveling.
Episode #26: Mark Frauenfelder, founder of Boing Boing (the biggest blog in the world) and editor of Make magazine talks about credit, the DIY movement, and his upcoming book about his DIY experiences. (I’m reading an advance copy of this book right now, and I love it.)
Episode #23: Herb Cohen and Teri Gault discuss how to negotiate for items large and small.
Episode #8: Greg Grunberg (whom you may have seen on Alias or Heroes) talks about acting, but also about his work on Yowza!!, an iPhone app for saving money.
Episode #5: My first appearance on the Consumerism Commentary podcast. I discuss my financial history, including what it took to make the leap from the day job to being a full-time blogger.

Not everyone enjoys podcasts. That’s fine. But if you’re one of those folks who do like to listen to these shows while you work, be sure to check out the Consumerism Commentary podcast. It’s like The Personal Finance Hour used to be, but with much higher quality!

Note: Flexo has another project you might want to check out. He’s founded the Plutus Awards, which are meant to celebrate the best personal-finance blogs and services. I’m honored that Get Rich Slowly has been nominated for a couple of Plutus Awards. If you’ve got a few minutes, go cast your vote for your favorite blogs and services!

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GE Lamps 75412 20-Watt CFL Spiral Reveal Light Bulb, 75-Watt Output, 6-Pack

Manny — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 03:03:09 +0000

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Manny — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 03:01:56 +0000

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The Inside Out Of Stock Fraud

Manny — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 03:54:02 +0000

Investing for newcomers is generally a scary business Many people, that are new to investing, get ripped off through scams, frauds and other schemes.. investing our hard earned cash, our trusted broker laces his own wallet by investing in high commission paid stocks.

A general guide to investing, to avoid any unnecessary losses, is to avoid schemes and securities. Try and understand everything you are investing in. Every investment should be discussed in detail with your broker. If they seem to be unwilling to divulge information, are they trustworthy? Or are they holding details back?

Unlike investing in real estate, investing in stocks and securities can be a risky business. To ensure you do not become subject to fraud, ensure that your broker is licensed through the National Association Of Securities Dealers (NASD). Do not trust a broker who says ‘act now’ or ‘this investment is not open to everyone’. These people are probably not licensed and are not offering a ligitimate security.

Play ,if you are new to investing, and invest in stocks, bonds and the money market. Stock options, future contracts and derivatives in general are more risky and should be avoided.

Employing brokers that are licensed is essential. The NASD will come down heavy on any brokers feeding fraudulent information and are here to help you protect your investment.

Year after year, more stories come to light of brokers using client’s money to increase their own commissions. It is important to discuss every option put to you, understand the pro’s and con’s so you can look after your own investment If you follow these simple steps, and employ a licensed broker then you should be able to see a good return on your investment.

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Manny — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 22:04:12 +0000

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How can a teenager save money during this recession?

Manny — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:03:10 +0000

How can I save money during this recession. Im 15 and unemployed. I have no plans to get a job because I’m still in high school. I could find a summer job, but it’s too far. For now, do you have any tips to save money?

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What is the best success you had in investing? What are you method to invest?

Manny — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:01:11 +0000

I am interested in knowing what types of investments and the people are the greatest success they had during a period of time. I’m interested in someone trying to sell a product. I am also interested in the failure of May, had to invest.

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Manny — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 12:02:15 +0000

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How do you start smart investing in stocks?

Manny — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:56:45 +0000

I was told not to reverse the granting of stock options? However, I believe that the risk factor is too high in the options. So instead of investing more in stocks and see what kind of outcome that is manifested. What would be the first step? In addition to these performances is as etrade, etc. Is Wall Street still open for the baby? Please help!

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Manny — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:38:46 +0000

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