H&FF Radio offers guidance, from ID theft to hiring nannies

Friday, July 16, 2010

WASHINGTON (7/16/10)—Sunday's H&FF Radio program covers how to recover from identity theft, questions to ask when interviewing financial advisers, how—and why—to select a good nanny, and ways to better manage your personal finances.
The show, which you also can hear later via the Internet, features Paul Berry, Washington, D.C., journalist and broadcaster, discussing these topics with special guests:

"Idiot's Guide to Recovering From Identity Theft." Mari Frank, attorney, certified information privacy professional, Laguna Niguel, Calif., covers steps victims need to take.

"Getting Started Finding a Financial Adviser." Chuck Jaffee, senior columnist, MarketWatch, New York, presents questions to ask when interviewing advisers.

"Nannies for Hire." Candi Wingate, founder and president, Nannies4Hire.com, North Fork, Neb., explains why a nanny may be the better financial choice compared with a baby sitter, and describes qualifications for a good nanny and the role one plays in a family's life.

"How to Be Your Own Financial Regulator: 6 Ways Consumers Can Better Manage Their Personal Finances." Laura Rowley, columnist, Yahoo! Finance, New York, offers tips for money management.

Home & Family Finance is a resource center for personal finance information at CUNA. The radio show is sponsored by CO-OP Network, the national credit union ATM network; Cabot Creamery Cooperative, maker of award-winning cheddar; Western Corporate FCU (WesCorp) and its member credit unions; and the Defense Credit Union Council and member credit unions, serving those who serve our country worldwide.
Home & Family Finance airs Sundays at 3 p.m. ET on the Radio America Network. The show also is carried on American Forces Radio Network. The one-hour program devoted to consumer finance issues is brought to you by America's credit unions and their 90 million members, and is presented by CO-OP Network.
The Credit Union National Association (CUNA) and Radio America are podcasting Home & Family Finance through iTunes, Podcast Alley, Odeo, and other popular podcast library sites, as well as on Radio America and CUNA's websites.
For more information, use "Calculator: Budget Blueprint" and view the "How to Prevent Identity Theft" video in the Home & Family Finance Resource Center.

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