Of Consuming Interest – Federal News Network https://federalnewsnetwork.com Helping feds meet their mission. Mon, 27 Jun 2022 11:26:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://federalnewsnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/cropped-icon-512x512-1-60x60.png Of Consuming Interest – Federal News Network https://federalnewsnetwork.com 32 32 How do you protect your assets from seizures and forfeitures? https://federalnewsnetwork.com/of-consuming-interest/2022/06/how-do-you-protect-your-assets-from-seizures-and-forfeitures/ https://federalnewsnetwork.com/of-consuming-interest/2022/06/how-do-you-protect-your-assets-from-seizures-and-forfeitures/#respond Mon, 27 Jun 2022 11:26:30 +0000 https://federalnewsnetwork.com/?p=4122880 var config_4122961 = {"options":{"theme":"hbidc_default"},"extensions":{"Playlist":[]},"episode":{"media":{"mp3":"https:\/\/dts.podtrac.com\/redirect.mp3\/pdst.fm\/e\/chrt.fm\/track\/E2G895\/aw.noxsolutions.com\/launchpod\/adswizz\/1663\/062622_Shirley_DanGreenberg_MIX_r9d4_0bf549c9.mp3?awCollectionId=1663&awEpisodeId=3e3c43aa-f3fc-4f36-85af-d3510bf549c9&awNetwork=322"},"coverUrl":"https:\/\/federalnewsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Podcast_FNR_OCI_1500x1500_DY061518_R01_FINAL-150x150.jpg","title":"How do you protect your assets from seizures and forfeitures?","description":"[hbidcpodcast podcastid='4122961']nnDan Greenberg, deputy general counsel of the Competitive Enterprise Institute, described seizures and forfeitures, how to protect your assets, and how difficult it is for consumers to retrieve their property once it is seized."}};

Dan Greenberg, deputy general counsel of the Competitive Enterprise Institute, described seizures and forfeitures, how to protect your assets, and how difficult it is for consumers to retrieve their property once it is seized.

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Does banking fairness come at a fair price to consumers? https://federalnewsnetwork.com/of-consuming-interest/2021/01/does-banking-fairness-come-at-a-fair-price-to-consumers/ https://federalnewsnetwork.com/of-consuming-interest/2021/01/does-banking-fairness-come-at-a-fair-price-to-consumers/#respond Sun, 31 Jan 2021 14:51:51 +0000 https://federalnewsnetwork.com/?p=3296793

John Berlau, a senior fellow at the Competitive Enterprise Institute, discusses the Fair Access Rule by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and whether it will impose layers of red tape on banks and raise costs to consumers.

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COVID tests our patience https://federalnewsnetwork.com/of-consuming-interest/2021/01/covid-tests-our-patience/ https://federalnewsnetwork.com/of-consuming-interest/2021/01/covid-tests-our-patience/#respond Sun, 24 Jan 2021 19:44:20 +0000 https://federalnewsnetwork.com/?p=3285038

Doug Badger, with the Heritage Foundation, discusses why there is a need for fast, inexpensive self-testing for COVID-19. He also talks about a recent study that looked at the effectiveness of lockdowns, social distancing, masks and other measure for avoiding the virus.

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Help for people overwhelmed by debt in a pandemic https://federalnewsnetwork.com/of-consuming-interest/2021/01/help-for-people-overwhelmed-by-debt-in-a-pandemic/ https://federalnewsnetwork.com/of-consuming-interest/2021/01/help-for-people-overwhelmed-by-debt-in-a-pandemic/#respond Sun, 17 Jan 2021 19:56:56 +0000 https://federalnewsnetwork.com/?p=3146226

Bruce McClary of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling discusses special hardship programs for people in debt, the scams that are surfacing and the protections for people who are behind in their rent.

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It’s in your interest to save on interest https://federalnewsnetwork.com/of-consuming-interest/2021/01/its-in-your-interest-to-save-on-interest/ https://federalnewsnetwork.com/of-consuming-interest/2021/01/its-in-your-interest-to-save-on-interest/#respond Sun, 10 Jan 2021 16:17:32 +0000 https://federalnewsnetwork.com/?p=3261413

Jill Gonzales, a senior analyst with WalletHub.com, discusses a recent survey of consumer spending and ways to save on interest payments for revolving credit card debt.

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5G and what that means to you https://federalnewsnetwork.com/of-consuming-interest/2021/01/5g-and-what-that-means-to-you/ https://federalnewsnetwork.com/of-consuming-interest/2021/01/5g-and-what-that-means-to-you/#respond Sun, 03 Jan 2021 14:18:32 +0000 https://federalnewsnetwork.com/?p=2406307

Susan Diegelman, director of public affairs, AT&T, discusses 5G, what it means for consumers, when it will be available and its role in the concept of “smart cities.”

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How to go RoboCop on those robocalls https://federalnewsnetwork.com/of-consuming-interest/2020/12/how-to-go-robocop-on-those-robocalls/ https://federalnewsnetwork.com/of-consuming-interest/2020/12/how-to-go-robocop-on-those-robocalls/#respond Sun, 27 Dec 2020 14:51:32 +0000 https://federalnewsnetwork.com/?p=2644500

Kristi Thompson, Federal Communications Commission, discusses robocalls, where they originate, public and private sector initiatives, and how consumers can fight back.

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Stop cyberthieves https://federalnewsnetwork.com/of-consuming-interest/2020/12/stop-cyberthieves/ https://federalnewsnetwork.com/of-consuming-interest/2020/12/stop-cyberthieves/#respond Sat, 19 Dec 2020 21:56:53 +0000 https://federalnewsnetwork.com/?p=3230681

Kelvin Coleman, executive director of the National Cyber Security Alliance, discusses the simple but effective methods of protecting your home and business from cyberthieves.

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The downside to electric cars https://federalnewsnetwork.com/of-consuming-interest/2020/12/the-downside-to-electric-cars/ https://federalnewsnetwork.com/of-consuming-interest/2020/12/the-downside-to-electric-cars/#respond Sat, 12 Dec 2020 19:59:31 +0000 https://federalnewsnetwork.com/?p=3218721

Ben Lieberman of the Competitive Enterprise Institute describes the problems associated with the push for electric cars which will result in an increased demand for electricity and problems with recycling the batteries which contain highly dangerous materials.

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The ratings game https://federalnewsnetwork.com/of-consuming-interest/2020/12/the-ratings-game/ https://federalnewsnetwork.com/of-consuming-interest/2020/12/the-ratings-game/#respond Sat, 05 Dec 2020 15:22:43 +0000 https://federalnewsnetwork.com/?p=3205358

Elizabeth Casey of the Fox Corp. discusses the TV ratings system, how it was developed, the amount of time and effort put into making sure the system is accurate and the high utilization by parents.

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When counterfeit can kill https://federalnewsnetwork.com/of-consuming-interest/2020/11/when-counterfeit-can-kill-1718/ https://federalnewsnetwork.com/of-consuming-interest/2020/11/when-counterfeit-can-kill-1718/#respond Sun, 29 Nov 2020 18:11:41 +0000 https://federalnewsradio.com/?p=1729455

Kyle Burgess of Consumers’ Research discusses how counterfeit products and drugs endanger the lives of millions of consumers as well as the lost income for businesses and government.

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Finding your way through the thicket of regulations https://federalnewsnetwork.com/of-consuming-interest/2020/11/finding-your-way-through-the-thicket-of-regulations/ https://federalnewsnetwork.com/of-consuming-interest/2020/11/finding-your-way-through-the-thicket-of-regulations/#respond Sun, 22 Nov 2020 14:25:02 +0000 https://federalnewsnetwork.com/?p=3184886

Ryan Young of the Competitive Enterprise Institute discusses the 1.1 million federal regulations, the need for sunset laws and the cost to business as well as consumers.

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Lauren Hall with Consumer Action discusses the latest issue of ScamGram and the scams that plague consumers, including fake COVID-19 cures, how crooks use names of major online retailers to scams consumers and much more.

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Automatic vehicles: safer than humans? https://federalnewsnetwork.com/of-consuming-interest/2020/11/automatic-vehicles-safer-than-humans/ https://federalnewsnetwork.com/of-consuming-interest/2020/11/automatic-vehicles-safer-than-humans/#respond Sun, 08 Nov 2020 16:27:44 +0000 https://federalnewsradio.com/?p=1858391

Marc Scribner of the Competitive Enterprise Institute discusses how automated vehicles will reduce the number of injuries and property damage caused by accidents and the fact that most accidents are caused by driver error.

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The right phone plan could save you thousands https://federalnewsnetwork.com/of-consuming-interest/2020/10/the-right-phone-plan-could-save-you-thousands/ https://federalnewsnetwork.com/of-consuming-interest/2020/10/the-right-phone-plan-could-save-you-thousands/#respond Sat, 24 Oct 2020 13:49:39 +0000 https://federalnewsnetwork.com/?p=3135133

Jill Gonzalez, an analyst with Wallet Hub, discusses smart phones, the different service providers and a study that indicates consumers can save thousands of dollars by choosing the best plan.

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