Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'alvin hall'

Housing Prices To Continue Dropping

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 12:00:00 EST

Home prices were at a record high two years ago, but prices have since plummeted. Analysts predict the housing market could see an even sharper drop in prices as the industry attempts to stabilize. Harvard professor William Apgar, also a former Assistant Secretary of Housing at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and money coach Alvin Hall offer tips for both current homeowners and prospective buyers.

'Main Street' Deflation Influences Obama's Cabinet Picks

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:00:00 EST

Yesterday, President-elect Barack Obama announced his top economic appointments, including Timothy Geithner as Treasury Secretary. The highly anticipated unveiling came as America faces a number of economic woes, including home foreclosures, massive layoffs and Wall Street turmoil. Money coach Alvin Hall and NPR's David Kestenbaum discuss deflation, Obama's stimulus and its impact on Main Street.

As Economy Struggles, Experts Look to Obama

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:00:00 EST

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.

Moms Teach Kids How To Manage Money

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:39:00 EDT

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.

Money Coach Tells How To Avoid Personal Need For 'Bailout'

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:00:00 EDT

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.

Global Economy Affected By Wall Street's Meltdown

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 16:33:00 EDT

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.

Losing A Job Doesn't Mean Financial Ruin

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 12:00:00 EDT

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.

Bear Stearns Arrests Send Wake Up Call

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 12:00:00 EDT

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.

Expert Helps Makes Sense of Economic Stimulus Package

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:00:00 EST

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.

'Money Train' Guides Listener to Home Ownership

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 12:00:00 EDT

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.

Money Train: Starting a Small Business

Tue, 12 Jun 2007 12:00:00 EDT

Money coach Alvin Hall says starting a business is a huge financial risk for which most people don't properly plan. In this edition of the Money Train series, Hall offers a listener advice on how to avoid some common pitfalls.