Ask an Arizona Expert

Take Charge America Ask a Financial Counselor
An Eight/KAET Production

Ted Simons hosts a panel discussion with financial experts who address today’s important personal finance issues, including unemployment, debt and mortgage trouble. An Eight original production in association with Take Charge America, a non-profit credit and debt management organization.


Panelists include:
  • Patrick Burkhart | Maricopa County Human Services

  • Jennifer Quillan | Assistant Director, Arizona Saves, a non-profit organization that provides money management education and assistance

  • John Fisher | Chief Executive Officer, Take Charge America, a non-profit credit counseling and debt management agency

Opinions expressed on Ask A Financial Counselor are those of individual participants and do not necessarily reflect those of Eight, ASU, and the Board of Regents.

Additional resources:
Consumer Literacy Consortium
66 Ways to Save Money


Federal Trade Commission:
Facts for Consumers: Knee Deep in Debt
Credit Repair: How to DIY and Avoid a Scam
Out of Work? How to Deal with Creditors

Internal Revenue Service
Taxpayer Rights


In Plain English: Making Sense of the Federal Reserve

The Obama Adminstration’s efforts to stabilize our financial system
FinancialStability.gov


Social Security Online:
Plan Your Retirement
Benefit Calculators
Retirement Planner: Retirement Benefits by Year of Birth

United States Department of Labor
Protecting Pension and Health Care Benefits After Job Losses
 

U.S. Financial Literacy and Education Commission:
Financial Planning 
Saving and Investing 

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission:
Financial Navigating in the Current Economy: Ten Things to Consider Before You Make Investing Decisions

Get the Facts: The SEC’s Roadmap to Saving and Investing

Protect Your Money: Check out Brokers and Investment Advisers