Tag Archive | "Foreclosure"
KWMU: Financial Literacy Program 5/28
Thursday, May 28th, the topic of KWMU's St. Louis on the Air will be financial literacy for all ages. Guests on the program include Ms. Suzanne Gellman, Consumer Economics Specialist at University of Missouri Extension; Cassandra Kaufman, Director of Community Investment at the United Way of Greater St. Louis; and Yvonne Maldonado, Youth Specialist at Kingdom House. Thursday, May 28th, the topic of KWMU's St. Louis on the Air will be financial literacy for all ages. Guests on the program include Ms. Suzanne Gellman, Consumer Economics Specialist at University of Missouri Extension; Cassandra Kaufman, Director of Community Investment at the United Way of Greater St. Louis; and Yvonne Maldonado, Youth Specialist at Kingdom House. Thursday, May 28th, the topic of KWMU's St. Louis on the Air will be financial literacy for all ages. Guests on the program include Ms. Suzanne Gellman, Consumer Economics Specialist at University of Missouri Extension; Cassandra Kaufman, Director of Community Investment at the United Way of Greater St. Louis; and Yvonne Maldonado, Youth Specialist at Kingdom House.
Continue reading...This American Life: No Map
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
A few weeks ago This American Life aired an episode called “No Map.” One of the topics covered was the mortgage crisis, and the fact that many people who are facing foreclosure have “no map”–no past experience, no guidelines–for facing the mortgage crisis. The podcast can be found in the Episode Archive–May 15, #380: “No Map.” The story begins around [...]
Continue reading...Tune in Tonight!
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Tonight from 8-9 p.m. KWMU–90.7 FM–will air “Hard Times in Middletown,” hosted by Kai Ryssdal of Marketplace. This will be the third of four documentaries from American RadioWorks®–the four programs help explain the current economic crisis we face today. To learn more about tonight’s program and other Facing the Mortgage Crisis programs on KWMU, CLICK HERE.
Continue reading...KWMU Programs–Updated
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Over the next few weeks KWMU will air four documentaries from American RadioWorks. The programs will help explain the economic crisis we’re facing. Foreclosure City – Airs Tuesday, May 5th, 8:00 – 9:00pm American RadioWorks looks at the roots and the fall-out of the Las Vegas foreclosure crisis, and tells the stories of residents trying to build new [...]
Continue reading...UMSL Brown Bag Series
Thursday, April 30, 2009
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Continue reading...Renters and the Mortgage Crisis–KWMU
Friday, April 24, 2009
Today Maria Altman of KWMU did a report on renters and foreclosure. While owners get 20 days’ notice of a foreclosure, renters often don’t get any notice at all. While there’s legislation that’s trying to change this process, as of now renters are in a difficult position. Ms. Altman gave a few suggestions for people who [...]
Continue reading...Renters and the Mortgage Crisis
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Yesterday the St. Louis Post-Dispatch published an article about the effect of the mortgage crisis on renters–if a rental property is foreclosed on, even renters who pay their rent on time every month can find themselves out on the streets with little to no warning. The article mentioned a few bills in the House and the Senate that [...]
Continue reading...Family & Crisis Resource Fair
Monday, April 13, 2009
On Monday, April 20th, the Salvation Army will host a free Family & Crisis Resource Fair from 6-8 p.m. at the Gateway Citadel Corps, 824 Union Road. The event is in response to the many people who are facing unemployment, reduced hours, foreclosure, or other financial troubles. People can visit booths to get information and resources [...]
Continue reading...Making Home Affordable
Friday, April 10, 2009
We recently gave Eric Madkins, Director of Housing and Foreclosure Intervention at the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, a Flip video camera so he could record his opinions on the new Making Home Affordable plan. In this video, Mr. Madkins explains what the plan is trying to do, and he talks about how the plan may help [...]
Continue reading...Five Tips for Avoiding Foreclosure Scams
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j097JtO0Xlc&hl=en&fs=1] The Federal Reserve just came out with an ad for a section of their website, “Five Tips for Avoiding Foreclosure Scams.” The ad urges people who may be facing foreclosure to check out this section of FederalReserve.gov to get trusted information on how to avoid foreclosure scams. If you or someone you know is facing foreclosure, [...]
Continue reading...Take Action
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
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