The economy is so bad that: Banks are sending out pre-declined credit cards. I ordered a burger at McDonalds and the kid behind the counter asked, "Can you afford fries with that?" CEO's are now playing miniature golf. If the bank returns your check marked "Insufficient Funds," you call them and ask if they meant you or them. Hot Wheels and Matchbox stocks … [Read more...]
Coping with the Loss of a Child: Strategies for Living with Loss & How Friends Can Help
Dr. Starr interviews Cope Foundation Executive Director Karen Flyer. Show Date: December 9, 2009. The COPE Foundation (Connecting Our Paths Eternally) is a grief and healing organization dedicated to helping parents and families living with the loss of a child. Their Kindle book is a resource for parents who have lost a child, as well friends and family who want to help them heal … [Read more...]
When Children Teach Teachers How to Teach: An Inspiring Story You Won’t Forget
As she stood in front of her 5th grade class on the very first day of school, she told the children an untruth. Like most teachers, she looked at her students and said that she loved them all the same. However, that was impossible, because there in the front row, slumped in his seat, was a little boy named Teddy Stoddard. Mrs. Thompson had watched Teddy the year before and noticed that he … [Read more...]
Mortgage Refinancing Delays, Frustrations, Rejections
Homeowners who hit a wall of mortgage refinancing delays, frustrations and rejections. Feedback from our readers. Show Date: November 25, 2009 Paperwork that should have been completed in weeks can take months - assuming the refinance papers aren't lost, the person in charge hasn't been fired and/or the bank doesn't drown the homeowner in an ocean of new or impossible demands. Scott … [Read more...]
Caution – Second Stimulus Ahead: Spreading Crumbs of Wealth on the Middle Class
Unemployment has reached 10.2 percent, 190,000 jobs were lost in October, and 79 percent of Americans say the economic downturn has forced them to get by with less. Eighty-seven percent are worried about the future of the nation. We have at least 16 million unemployed workers. And fewer Americans approve of the job done by Congress than believe in UFOs. A respected stock market newsletter … [Read more...]
Advice for Aspiring Authors: Literary Agent Karen Gantz & Dr. Joyce Starr
Dr. Joyce Starr interviews Karen Gantz, a highly sought after New York literary agent and literary property lawyer. Recent clients include Alec Baldwin and Kathleen Turner. Karen negotiates publishing agreements, option agreements, movie and entertainment deals, and deals with all aspects of the publishing field. She specializes in non-fiction works. Karen Gantz Lit and Starr Publishing offer … [Read more...]
News Overload – How to stay informed when the news makes you sick.
Bad news, chaotic news, terrifying news, indiscernible news. How do we protect ourselves while remaining informed? Jay Leno: "With hurricanes, tornados, fires out of control, mud slides, flooding, severe thunderstorms tearing up the country from one end to another, and with the threat of bird flu and terrorist attacks, are we sure this is a good time to take God out of the Pledge of … [Read more...]
European Condominium System vs American Condo Associations
Dr. Starr interviews Jan Bergemann - President of Cyber Citizens for Justice (CCFJ.Net) - on striking differences between the European and US condo systems. According to Bergemann, European countries do not have condo associations, condo boards or condo strife. He contends that the US condo association system is just another form of communism. If you're fighting condo board abuse or HOA … [Read more...]
Can Condo Boards Charge Fees to Owners Who Rent Their Units if Bylaws are Silent?
We receive frequent questions from condo owners and homeowners association members. Personal conflicts with condo boards and/or neighbors are dealt with through our private consultation service. We respond to generic questions when time allows, as per the condo rental fee and condo zoning issues raised below. QUESTION: Our Florida condo association board is trying to charge access fees … [Read more...]
American Security at Risk: Afghan War, North Korea Nuclear Missile Attacks. Can We Win?
Is the Afghanistan war winnable? What power do we really have against North Korea missile launch attacks and nuclear weapons? Dr. Starr interviews Dr. William Taylor, Senior Advisor at the Center for Strategic & International Studies. Show Dates: 9/17/09 & 9/24/09 Part One (Afghanistan - 15 minutes). Part Two (North Korea - 10 minutes). Elected to the Infantry … [Read more...]