Today the focus of KWMU’s St. Louis on the Air was financial literacy. Host Don Marsh was joined by three guests all working within the St. Louis community to increase financial literacy—Suzanne Gellman, Consumer Economics Specialist at University of Missouri Extension; Cassandra Kaufman, Director of Community Investment at the United Way of Greater St. Louis; [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, May 27, 2009
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...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...Thursday, May 21, 2009
Don’t forget to check out KWMU’s Facing the Mortgage Crisis programming in the next couple weeks: “Hard Times in Middletown,” hosted by Kai Ryssdal of Marketplace, will air from 8-9 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26th. “Bridge to Somewhere,” hosted by Steven Smith, will air from 8-9 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2nd. These are the final two documentaries in a series [...]
Continue reading...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...Monday, May 4, 2009
Last week NPR’s Morning Edition included a story about reverse mortgages–what they are, how they work, and the pros and cons. You can listen to the broadcast and check out a Q&A about reverse mortgages by clicking here.
Continue reading...Thursday, April 30, 2009
KWMU, our St. Louis NPR station, is now partnering with us on Facing the Mortgage Crisis. We’re excited to have them as our partner on this project–they’ve already aired a few reports about the mortgage crisis, and you can check those out by clicking HERE. Keep an eye (and an ear!) out for more on Facing the Mortgage Crisis [...]
Continue reading...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...Thursday, April 9, 2009
Are you currently looking to buy a house? Interested in a foreclosure? Adam Allington of KWMU did a great piece on the ins-and-outs of buying a foreclosed home in Missouri. Even if you’re not in the market for buying a foreclosure check this out by CLICKING HERE.
Continue reading...Friday, April 3, 2009
In this second installment KWMU’s reporting on how the Economic Stimulus Package Money should be spent in Missouri, Chair of the Economics Department at Washington University, Michele Boldrin, outlines a different view of the stimulus than his colleague Steve Fazzari. CLICK HERE to listen to the story.
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Thursday, May 28, 2009
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