Recent Shows
 Selling on Ebay - Want to raise some cash? Samantha Sucidlo tells us how to sell our unwanted items on eBay.
Buying Life Insurance - Did you know that being a life insurance agent is the world's third oldest profession? Neither did Alison until she had a very humorous discussion with Marty Duggan about the need for life insurance.
Free Maine Business Resources - There are many free resources for small business owners in Maine. Gretchen Henn, Southern Maine Women's Business Center Program Director and Business Counselor at Coastal Enterprises, Inc. joins Alison to tell us about these great programs (and did we mention that they are free?)?
Being a First Time Homebuyer - Molly talks about diving into the home ownership pool, including what she did to financially prepare for buying a home and what the process was like.
Credit Reports - Jackie Wiegleb from Consumer Credit Counseling talks about the importance of credit reports. Find out why these reports are so important and how to request them for free once a year.
Lowering Your Food Expense - Angel Food Ministries offers boxes of food at discounted prices. Learn more about this program, which is offered to everyone regardless of income and religious preferences.
Long Term Care Insurance - What is long term care insurance and why would you need it? Todd Grove of LTC Financial Partners takes the mystery out of long term care insurance and explains why it can be a vital part of your financial future.
Becoming Debt Free - What is it like to dig yourself out of $70,000 in debt? Listen to Jaime relate her story of why she wanted to become debt free and how she did it in less than a year.
Weatherization (Part 1) - It's getting cold out there! Kennedy Barteaux from Portland Hour Exchange tells us how we can winterize our homes. Learn inexpensive ways to keep the heat in your house and the cold air out (will hear the end of the prior show before Money Talks begins!).
Credit Scores - Jackie Wiegleb from Consumer Credit Counseling joins us again to talk about the credit score created from your credit report. We discuss how the score is calculated, how a high score can save you money, and how to increase your score if it isn't as high as you would like.
Receiving a sudden influx of money - Ironically, the fastest way to become bankrupt is to suddenly receive a large sum of money. Learn how to happily and responsibly deal with this situation from Maine's own Survivor winner, Bob Crowley and his wife Peggy.
The pros and cons of bankruptcy - Bankruptcy might not be fun, but it is better than debtor's prison and a constitutional right. Alison learns the pros and cons of bankruptcy from Leslie Linfield, Executive Director of the Institute for Financial Literacy.
Women and Money - Leslie Linfield, Founder and Executive Director of the Institute for Financial Literacy, joins Alison for a special discussion on women and money. Learn how the special women in your life can prepare to be financially fit during their lifetime.
Buying a house in this economy - Is now a good time to buy a house? Debby Abbondanza, a Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist, explains what happened to the booming housing market of a few years ago. She lets us in on the best way to prepare for home ownership so you can afford to buy and enjoy your home for many years to come.
Using social media to promote your business - Think "social marketing" means having a Tupperware party? Alison did until she talked with Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino, founder of BestEverYou.com and expert in this new marketing field. Learn how to use Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, and other networking sites to promote your business.
Running a successful yard sale - With the weather getting nicer, yard sales are literally just around the corner! Joan Cox tells us how to raise money and get rid of clutter at the same time. She gives tips on how to run a successful yard sale, including when to use the phrase "make an offer, but don't insult me".
Making college affordable - Learn affordable ways to get a college degree! Dr. James Ortez, the President of Southern Maine Community College, shares his insights on how a college degree can be affordable.
Buying a foreclosed home - Want to save money by buying a foreclosed, short sale, or auction property? Deb Abbondanza of Bangor Savings Bank shares the ins and outs of buying a distressed property. She also lets us know what to be wary of when considering a purchase, and where to find these deals.
Tips on living frugally - Learn how to live a great life on not a lot of money. Frugality is a useful skill that can be learned! Former WMPG host and current engineer Jen Hodsdon shares her tips on how to stretch a dollar.
Fighting fair about money - Is it possible to fight fair about money? Susan Wiggin from Child-Centered Solutions and Jed French of Powers and French share tips on how to have a fair fight. Do they agree with Alison's thought that any fight she wins was a fair fight? Since the answer is "no", learn the components of a fair fight and hear some examples of what a fair fight sounds like.
Emotional impact of layoffs - Diane Dunton, the owner of Potential Released Consulting Services, joins Alison to discuss the emotional impact of layoffs. What are the emotions you go through when you lose your job? How do you tell your family and friends, and how can they help you find another job? Diane gives us the advice we need to get through these hard times.
The importance of wills - Why is it so important to have a will? Marianna Fenton, a partner at Roinson, Kriger & McCallum, explains how a will protects you and your family. She also gives tips on how to begin talking about this subject with your loved ones. Listen to a lively discussion on preparing your "last love letter" to your family.
Social security and your retirement - Wondering if Social Security will be around when you retire? Robert Clark, Public Affairs Specialist at the Social Security Administration, talks about the Social Security retirement benefits, who is eligible to receive the money, and whether the funds will be available when we retire.
Teenagers and money - You've talked with your teenager about sex and drugs, but how much time have you spent discussing money? Deb Landry, author and parent coach, talks with Alison about ways to productively talk about money with your teen and how to prepare them for finances in the "real world".
Financial options with domestic violence - The economic downturn has caused an upswing in domestic violence. Alison talks with Emily Flowers, the Public Awareness Coordinator with Caring Unlimited, about how to deal with money if you are a victim of domestic violence. They also discuss the financial resources that are available to people who want to leave their home situation.
Young children and money - Can you teach a young child about money? Deb Landry returns to discuss how and why we should talk with our young children about money. She also answers the controversial question of allowance or no allowance.
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