"Moneywise with Kelvin Boston" is the nation's premiere multi-cultural financial affairs program.
Moneywise with Kelvin Boston is the nation’s premiere multicultural financial affairs series. The weekly program provides easy-to-use, practical advice on everyday financial concerns in a lively and entertaining format. The goal is to empower viewers by demonstrating how they can use their financial resources more effectively.
This season, we are including in our programming short segments that educate viewers about the perils of mortgage scams. Each one of these segments will feature experts discussing ways to avoid scams and steps to take for viewers who have fallen victims to scams.
For current Moneywise with Kelvin Boston program schedule information, please check with your local public television station.
SEASON 7
Episode: Avoiding Foreclosure, Part 1
Because of the current mortgage crisis, many Americans are behind on their mortgage payments. And some have received foreclosure notices. But it is not too late. What can you do to save your home from foreclosure?
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Marcia Griffin, President, HomeFree USA Larry Gilmore, Deputy Director, Hope Now Alliance |
Episode: Avoiding Foreclosure, Part 2
You can barely turn on the news without hearing about it. Foreclosure. Millions of Americans are losing their homes because they are unable to keep up with the monthly mortgage payments. How can foreclosure counseling help you avoid foreclosure? And, what are the steps?
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Marcia Griffin and Peyton Herbert, HomeFree USA |
Although the average age of a first-time small business owner is 39, more and more teenagers are becoming entrepreneurs. How can your teen start his or her own business?
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Shonika Proctor, Teen Entrepreneur Coach Natasha Cross, Founder and Executive Director, |
Episode: Retirement Planning for Government Workers
Today, millions of Americans work for national, state and local governments. And each of those millions of workers will someday retire. The question is will they be ready?
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Kathryn L. Kurie, Director of Personal Planning Solutions, ICMA-RC Kevin Hutt, Certified Financial Planner |
Many average Americas are suffering during the current economic downturn due to unfair or unethical lending practices. How can you protect your money from irresponsible lending?
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John Taylor, President, Nina Simon, Senior Counsel, |
With all the news about the current economic crisis, many people are tightening their belts. Are penny pinchers weathering the storm better? And where can you find some pennies to pinch?
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Janet Bodnar, Editor, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Rita Cheng, Financial Advisor, Ameriprise Financial Services |
Episode: Military Deployment and Money
When our military soldiers are deployed to stations around the world, they often leave behind both family members and financial obligations. How can they make sure the bills are covered while they are gone?
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Holly Patraeus, Director, BBB Military Line Brenda McDaniels, Program Manager, |
In recent years, annuities have gained in popularity as part of financial planning because they offer a guaranteed retirement income. Are annuities right for you?
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Theodore Miles, Associate Commissioner, Wesley Watkis, Investment Manager and President, |
Episode: Financial Planning for Singles
Whether straight, gay or lesbian, more and more couples are choosing to live together without being married. What do non-married couples need to know about financial planning?
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Jerry Miller, Financial Planner Wesley Watkis, Investment Manager and President, |
The current economic crisis is affecting many people’s wallets and bank accounts. But it is also causing stress that affects the mental and physical well-being of some. What can you do to keep financial anxiety from taking over your life?
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Olivia Mellon, Author, Money Coach, Business Consultant, and Psychotherapist Raul Enriquez , Credit Counselor, CareOne |
Episode: Diversity In The Financial Sector
Even with all we’ve heard in the news about the financial industry lately, working with money is still a great way to make money. What are some of the benefits of working in the financial industry, especially as it pertains to people of color?
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Rita Cheng, Financial Advisor, Ameriprise Financial Services Carl Hairston, Regional Business Sales Manager, |
Episode: Rebuilding Your Savings
During the economic downturn, Americans saw their net worths plummet due to stock market losses, depreciation of home values and loss of employment. What can you do to starting rebuilding your savings? We’ll find out from our guests.
Episode: One-on-One Economic Special
Kelvin Boston talks one-on-one with two of America’s influential women in banking.
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Sheila Bair, Chairman, FDIC Donna Gambrell, Director, |