Nov 11th, 2008 · The economy continues to dominate news. The Department of Labor recently reported that Americans continued to lose jobs in October. And just yesterday, electronics giant Circuit City filed for bankruptcy. Money coach Alvin Hall is joined by Marcus Mabry and Jackie Calmes of the New York Times for an update on the economy and President-elect Obama's plans to boost it.
Oct 7th, 2008 · The ongoing financial crisis is posing some opportunities for parents to teach kids about smart money management. Mocha Moms Jolene Ivey, Cheli English-Figaro and Asra Nomani welcome money coach Alvin Hall, author of Show Me the Money, to discuss teaching youngsters how to become financially sound.
Sep 30th, 2008 · The shaky financial picture has everyone thinking about their own personal predicament, wondering what to do to make sure their budgets and financial plans are in place. Money coach Alvin Hall gives advice on personal bailouts, and ways to handle them.
Sep 22nd, 2008 · The U.S. economy is in a state of upheaval with major financial institutions in trouble. This weekend lawmakers on Capitol Hill gathered to work on a massive bailout plan. NPR's Adam Davidson and money coach Alvin Hall talk about the affect of Wall Street's meltdown on everyday consumers.
Aug 5th, 2008 · Money coach Alvin Hall offers advice on how to stay afloat financially after suffering a job loss. Hall also helps listeners navigate the sometimes complicated process of collecting unemployment insurance.
Jun 24th, 2008 · Wall Street is still reeling from the arrests of two former Bear Stearns executives last week on charges of securities fraud. They are the first mid-level managers to be brought up on charges stemming from the mortgage and credit meltdown. Money coach Alvin Hall talks about the case, and what this means for the government and for investors.
Jan 29th, 2008 · A bipartisan economic stimulus package was unveiled last week in the Congress. The legislation is designed to help boost a sagging economy and give taxpayers some form of relief from the threat of recession. Financial expert Alvin Hall breaks down the package, and explains what it means to the financial outlook of everyday Americans.
Oct 23rd, 2007 · In the latest installment of Money Train, finance guru Alvin Hall checks-in with Missouri listener Gloria Ellis, who's on the road to home ownership. Hall helps Ellis sort through a recent financial dilemma that and offers tips on how to save and spend more wisely.