Depending on who you ask, consumer protection can mean a variety of things. However, one thing that we all can agree upon is that consumer protection is needed. Kyle Burgess, Advisory Board Member of Consumers’ Research, stops by The Bistro to help us define consumer protection and speaks to why it is necessary.  

Jon Brescia and Ayaz Minhas of the BBB Accountability Program are back to help us understand how to take control of the online ads we see. In a previous episode, they walked us through the technology and the data used to make interest-based advertising work. In this episode, they dive in deeper with tips on how we can own our online advertising experience. Additional Resources BBB Programs Website Advertising Self-Regulatory Council Website Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Self-...

Have you ever searched a website realizing after leaving it, there are ads following you everywhere you go online related to what you just browsed? You are indeed being followed. Ready to take control of how much data advertisers can utilize from you to remain in front of you? Tune in to this two-part episode where Jon Brescia and Ayaz Minhas of the BBB Accountability Program tell you how Additional Resources BBB Programs Website Advertising Self-Regulatory Council Website Digital...

When it comes to entertainment, the thriving success of the ticket industry shows that people love LIVE experiences. From sports games, such as the up and coming Superbowl to music concerts, we are all in! Gary Adler, Executive Director and General Counsel with the National Association of Ticket Brokers stops by The Bistro to share information about the ticket industry and how we can be smart about ticket shopping for these events.

Technology is moving faster than we can catch it. These advances are making what once was a dream, our new reality. One of those dreams come true is taking a commercial flight to outer space. Ravi Chaudhary from the Federal Aviation Administration shares with us how space travel is closer than we think.

We are entering the tax season of the new tax reform. Last January, Maura Schauss, Managing Partner of Washington Wealth Advisors walked us through the details of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Legislation. Listen in again to hear the helpful advice she gave on navigating through these changes.

A new year is quickly approaching, and we are all thinking about how to make 2019 even more fabulous than 2018. One area that seems to remain on everyone’s resolution list is finances. We seem to fall into at least one of three categories; how to make more, owe less, or save more. Nona Phinn, BBB Podcast Director and Elaine Espinola, Host of The Bistro, sit done to review our top financial readiness episodes of 2018. Start Your Financial Planning NOW, National Endowment for Financial...

The big day is quickly upon us. The greatest shopping event of the year is just around the corner, and Retail and Shopping Expert Sarah Hollenbeck of BlackFriday.com stops by The Bistro to discuss. She shares some great insights and tips about Black Friday to help us all become a savvy shopper this holiday season.

Have your children given you their wish list yet for the holidays? Before you start piling your shopping carts with your kids’ most wanted gifts, listen in to this episode of The Bistro. Our friends at CARU, Director, Dona Fraser, and Senior Attorney, Katie Goldstein joins us to discuss how to keep your children safe when playing with their connected toys.

We all are aware of the financial disruptions that identity crimes have on individuals but do we think of the aftermath that runs deeper than the mighty dollar? Do we think about the impacts it has on families, communities, and our economy as a whole? In this episode of The Bistro, Eva Velasquez, President, and CEO at the Identity Theft Resource Center invites us to truly view how identity theft affects all of our lives.

It’s Cybersecurity month, and we have great news for you. New federal law, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, is helping all Americans take another step towards online safety. Here on The Bistro is Lisa Schifferle, Attorney in the FTC’s Division of Consumer and Business Education, providing us with an overview of how this new law leads to more cyber safety.

Bitcoin, blockchain, virtual currencies – oh my. Get ready to demystify cryptocurrency with our guests Ayaz Minhas, Data Privacy Specialist & Digital Programs Manager from the BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust and Kavita Jain, the Director of FINRA’s Office of Emerging Regulatory Issues. They help us all better understand the world of cryptocurrency investing.

Yes, believe it or not, the holidays are on their way! To help you get ready, we are talking about holiday travel on this episode of The Bistro. Here to help you with tips on how to book your next hotel room safely and securely, is Amy Travieso, Vice President of the American Hotel and Lodging Association.   Today’s episode is sponsored by the American Hotel and Lodging Association. The American Hotel & Lodging Association is the sole national association representing all segments of...

School is back in session for most, and the National PTA joins us to remind parents that they are as much in school as their children are. Jim Accomando, President of the National PTA Board of Directors, stops by to shed light on the full benefits package children receive when parents spend time involved in their kid’s academic world.

We are in the midst of wrapping up summer and getting back to school. There is no doubt that retailers have been reminding us of this fact as store shelves are packed with school supplies. Back to school shopping is a vital time of year for retailers, right behind holiday shopping. Join us at The Bistro as we chat with Katherine Cullen, Director of Industry and Consumer Insights, at the National Retail Federation to learn how best to navigate the store aisles.

Sonya Lunder, Senior Analyst at Environmental Working Group and co-author of The Sunscreen Guide, talks to us on The Bistro about how to truly to stay safe while we are having fun in the sun. You’ll be amazed to learn how your sunscreen may not be protecting you as much as you thought. Be a savvy consumer and find out which products are actually defending you.

Spending time with family this summer? Well, there’s no better way to get close to your family than to learn more about where you come from. The National Society of Genetic Counselors stops by The Bistro to discuss the science behind ancestry testing and a few considerations you want to take into account before submitting your swab.

Get the most out of your 2018 summer vacation with inspiration and helpful travel tips from Suzanne Aresco, Director of OnlineTravel Sales for AAA. She drops by The Bistro to help us navigate the world of vacation planning. 

Edwin Koc, Director of Research at the National Association of Colleges and Employers, help recent grads understand what current employers are looking for in today’s candidates. He provides great advice, shares what jobs are in high demand, and what industry is paying graduates top dollars. Take a listen to learn more.

Doug Hilderbrand, External/ WRN Ambassador Lead at National Weather Service stops by The Bistro to us help us prepare for the unknown. Listen in to learn how to become a Weather-Ready Nation!

May is National Moving Month! Scott Michael, President and CEO of American Moving and Storage Association joins us on The Bistro to educate us on our rights as consumers when hiring a moving company. He also provides moving tips and great advice to help the process go smooth and easy!

Springtime is here!  While you may have started that annual home spring cleaning, the National Cyber Security Alliance reminds you to engage in digital spring cleaning too. Take a listen to this podcast to find out why and how!

To bring Financial Literacy Month to a close, we invited Paul Golden, the Director of Media Relations with the National Endowment for Financial Education to join us on the Bistro to share tips to inspire educated financial decision making through every stage of life.

Join us at The Bistro as we listen in on Monica Vaca, Acting Associate Director at Federal Trade Commission and Genie Barton, President, Institute for Marketplace Trust (BBBI) at Council of Better Business Bureaus help us understand some truths behind scams. They are helping us to remove the stigma and expose what’s real!