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Healthcare and Unemployment: Are You Covered?
As average time spent unemployed continues to rise, many people are forced to look for private health insurance only to find that rates are too high for their budget. A news story from Nightly Business Report recently came out that highlighted the tendency of the unemployed to forego heath insurance altogether. You can watch the [...]
Continue reading...Sesame Street Presents “Families Stand Together: Feeling Secure in Tough Times”
Friday, September 25, 2009
In these tough economic times, about 25% of middle class families are at high risk of losing their financial security, and many families are already struggling to make ends meet. It is especially difficult to find the right words to explain these issues to children. In an effort to meet this need, Sesame Street, in [...]
Continue reading...“Your Life, Your Money” PBS Special
Monday, September 21, 2009
PBS recently came out with the one-hour special YOUR LIFE, YOUR MONEY. The program is hosted by actor Donald Faison (Scrubs, Clueless) and focuses on teaching young people sound financial practices. The special also features appearances by Hip-Hop icon Russell Simmons and singer D. Woods of Danity Kane. In case you missed it, you can [...]
Continue reading...Three-Part “NewsHour” Special Begins Tonight
Monday, July 27, 2009
Tonight at 6:00 pm KETC will air part one of a PBS NewsHour special. The program is a town hall style forum moderated by Jim Lehrer and featuring Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke. The forum is part of Bernanke’s unprecedented efforts to communicate with the public about the role of the Federal Reserve—efforts that began [...]
Continue reading...The Psychological Effects of Foreclosure
Monday, July 27, 2009
Last week, the Patchwork Nation blog reported on how foreclosures affect individuals and communities on an emotional level. The post cites Dante Chinni, the head of the Patchwork Nation project, who spoke in an online interview with PBS’s NewsHour. Chinni said that foreclosures take a psychological toll on neighborhoods—people stop spending money, which in-turn affects [...]
Continue reading...PBS Frontline: Inside the Meltdown, Tonight at 9pm (CST)
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Tonight at 9pm (cst) on Channel 9 PBS Frontline will air “Inside the Meltdown,” which is a look at the causes of the current economic crisis. To watch a preview click on the picture below.
Continue reading...Facing the Finanancial Crisis – LIVE TONIGHT!
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Tune into Channel 9 TONIGHT or watch the live-stream of Facing the Financial Crisis at 7:00pm CST. Channel 9 producer Ruth Ezell and a panel of experts discuss the impact of the national financial crisis in our area and answer questions from the audience. A team of counselors and advisors from area nonprofit organizations will be [...]
Continue reading...KETC: “My source for saving my home.”
Friday, October 10, 2008
October 10, 2008 For the past four months, KETC has worked together with 25 community partners to provide a network of trusted resources for individuals facing foreclosure. From day one the thought has been, “If we can prevent even one foreclosure, it’s worth the effort.” Watch what KETC and its partners have been able to achieve so far in this impact, [...]
Continue reading...PBS “Now” has more information to help you understand and get help
Thursday, July 3, 2008
July 3, 2008 Mortgage makeover: Is there a way to keep desperate homeowners in their houses? See the entire show online at: http://www.pbs.org/now/shows/426/index.html Or see the video online as a stream here The NOW website at www.pbs.org/now offers an interactive map for prospective homeowners looking for financial advice in their community, and a look at [...]
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The St. Louis Beacon posted a new segment in their Job Talk series earlier this week. This report describes GO! Network and its work to help unemployed professionals in St. Louis. The economic downturn has led to unemployment among groups who have never before had to worry about paying their bills on time. Among them [...]
Reverse mortgages are a complicated product and aren’t appropriate for everyone. In our final video of the series, Buz describes the basic considerations that seniors must make when determining if a reverse mortgage is right for them. We hope you’ve enjoyed these videos. A huge thanks to Buz Zeman for talking with us. Additional information on reverse [...]
The explosive popularity of reverse mortgages and the flood of advertisements that followed have spread a number of misconceptions about reverse mortgages. Buz addresses a number of them in this video, explaining what reverse mortgages are and aren’t. He also talks about popular scams and how to avoid them. Look for the final video of [...]
Several weeks ago, Lauren had a conversation with Buz Zeman of Housing Options Provided for the Elderly (HOPE), an organization that counsels seniors on mortgages and other housing issues. Buz said that he has had to devote much of his time lately to explaining reverse mortgages. Though this sort of loan is not new, it’s [...]
In this video, St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay suggests that anyone facing foreclosure or in trouble with their mortgage seek assistance and determine if they are eligible for the Refinance and Loan Modification program. More information can be found at www.makinghomeaffordable.gov.
In this video, St. Louis County Executive Charlie Dooley encourages those facing financial hardship or anyone who fears losing their home to seek assistance. Tax-payer funded, HUD-certified housing counselors offer services at no charge, and can assist someone facing foreclosure with discussing options with their lender. For information or to connect to resources, call the [...]
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- The Beacon’s Series on the St. Louis Area Foodbank
- Good News in March Unemployment Numbers
- Lessons from the Wright Family on Seeking Help
- Staring a Business – Upcoming Workshop from the Urban League
- New Employment Resource from Ready, Aim, Advocate!
- Walking Away from Underwater Mortgages
- Beacon: Foreclosure Struggles Linger in St. Louis
- From the Beacon’s Job Talk: GO! Network
- Reverse Mortgage Considerations
- Job Talk from the St. Louis Beacon
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