http://www.nhptv.org/outlook/money/ The Outlook on Money series is designed to help people of all ages and income levels better manage their finances. This special project was launched in part through generous grants from Citizens Bank Foundation and the Center for Public Responsibility and Corporate Citizenship. en Copyright 2008 NHPTV, All rights reserved http://www.nhptv.org/outlook/money/ http://www.nhptv.org/outlook/images/new_outlook_money_head.jpg http://www.nhptv.org/outlook/money/index.asp?seg_id=118 With the high cost of just about everything these days, people are looking for relief and are tempted to tap into their retirement savings. NH Outlook host Beth Carroll gets some perspective on the economic turmoil from Dover financial planner Faye Doria. NH Outlook Outlook on Money Sun, 13 Apr 2008 08:30:00 EDT NHOutlook@nhptv.org (NH Outlook) 118 at http://www.nhptv.org/outlook/money/index.asp?seg_id= http://www.nhptv.org/outlook/money/index.asp?seg_id=117 Truck drivers across the country are facing higher and higher costs to fuel their fleets with diesel. NH Outlook's Richard Ager shows us how Granite State truckers are coping with the challenge. NH Outlook Outlook on Money Sun, 13 Apr 2008 08:30:00 EDT NHOutlook@nhptv.org (NH Outlook) 117 at http://www.nhptv.org/outlook/money/index.asp?seg_id= http://www.nhptv.org/outlook/money/index.asp?seg_id=24 In this Outlook on Money segment we look at estate planning and what you need to do now to make sure your wishes are followed later. If you own a business an estate plan can save you tax dollars and control your property. And as we hear in this report, an estate plan can also provide a detailed road map when the unexpected happens. NH Outlook Outlook on Money Tue, 25 Apr 2006 08:30:00 EDT NHOutlook@nhptv.org (NH Outlook) 24 at http://www.nhptv.org/outlook/money/index.asp?seg_id= http://www.nhptv.org/outlook/money/index.asp?seg_id=20 The magic age for retirement used to be 65. However, an increasing number of workers are staying on the job well beyond that age, and not always by choice. That's often because they didn't plan or invest for their golden years. In this episode of our Outlook on Money series, we look at planning for retirement. NH Outlook host Beth Carroll talks to the experts and profiles several people in different stages of life and retirement planning. NH Outlook Outlook on Money Mon, 27 Mar 2006 08:30:00 EDT NHOutlook@nhptv.org (NH Outlook) 20 at http://www.nhptv.org/outlook/money/index.asp?seg_id= http://www.nhptv.org/outlook/money/index.asp?seg_id=19 It's estimated that 1 in 7 families are on the brink of financial collapse. They are just one layoff, medical crisis or divorce away from financial disaster. In 2005, there were 6,058 bankruptcy filings in NH. That number was up 32% from the previous year. Close to 30-percent of those filings (nearly 1800 cases) came in October alone. That's when tough new Bankruptcy laws kicked in prompting an unheard of rush on bankruptcy courts. In this Outlook on Money report, we look at the soaring rate of bankruptcy, the role credit cards play and how the new laws have changed the equation. NH Outlook Outlook on Money Mon, 30 Jan 2006 08:30:00 EDT NHOutlook@nhptv.org (NH Outlook) 19 at http://www.nhptv.org/outlook/money/index.asp?seg_id= http://www.nhptv.org/outlook/money/index.asp?seg_id=17 New Englanders top the list of generous givers, donating more to secular causes than other regions across the country. New Hampshire residents alone donated nearly half a billion dollars in 2003 (according to the most recent data available), with 80 percent of households contributing to charitable causes. When it comes to the percentage of residents contributing, not-so-stingy Granite Staters outpaced the rest of the nation by more than 15 percent. We'll profile the Kaubris family of Dover, NH. They've made charitable giving part of their lifestyle. Beyond including charitable contributions in their family budget, the Kaubrises are active in a variety of local causes. Stan Kaubris has also developed a personal finance course for St. Thomas Aquinas High School, which encourages students to support their favorite charities. NH Outlook Outlook on Money Mon, 19 Dec 2005 08:30:00 EDT NHOutlook@nhptv.org (NH Outlook) 17 at http://www.nhptv.org/outlook/money/index.asp?seg_id= http://www.nhptv.org/outlook/money/index.asp?seg_id=16 Pricing out a college education can easily send you into sticker shock. As college costs escalate, financing a higher education becomes increasingly challenging. In this edition, we provide practical help in meeting this challenge. The Beaulieu family of Manchester shows us how they've navigated through the maze of obstacles and financing options while planning for their daughter's college education. NH Outlook Outlook on Money Mon, 21 Nov 2005 08:30:00 EDT NHOutlook@nhptv.org (NH Outlook) 16 at http://www.nhptv.org/outlook/money/index.asp?seg_id= http://www.nhptv.org/outlook/money/index.asp?seg_id=15 How do you go from dreaming of a small business to opening one? Countless people often say they'd love to work for themselves but, don't know where to start. In this "Outlook on Money" report: Growing a Business: we meet a vegetable farmer in Hooksett who launched a business 3 years ago. Roger Charbonneau shares his success story, and how he found resources and support here in the Granite State. NH Outlook Outlook on Money Mon, 24 Oct 2005 08:30:00 EDT NHOutlook@nhptv.org (NH Outlook) 15 at http://www.nhptv.org/outlook/money/index.asp?seg_id= http://www.nhptv.org/outlook/money/index.asp?seg_id=14 "Stocks 101" looks at nest eggs and the stock market. In this segment meet a group of investors who gather to discuss how to keep their investments safe and growing. NH Outlook Outlook on Money Mon, 26 Sep 2005 08:30:00 EDT NHOutlook@nhptv.org (NH Outlook) 14 at http://www.nhptv.org/outlook/money/index.asp?seg_id= http://www.nhptv.org/outlook/money/index.asp?seg_id=10 Thinking of refinancing your home to borrow money for home improvements, school tuition or other expenses? In this Outlook on Money segment, we'll meet a Manchester couple who refinanced and improved their financial prospects. We'll also look at some of the benefits and pitfalls of cashing in on your home's equity. NH Outlook Outlook on Money Thu, 2 Jun 2005 08:30:00 EDT NHOutlook@nhptv.org (NH Outlook) 10 at http://www.nhptv.org/outlook/money/index.asp?seg_id= http://www.nhptv.org/outlook/money/index.asp?seg_id=9 Buying a home is often the most important purchase a person makes in their lifetime. In this Outlook on Money segment, we meet a Manchester man who thought he would never be able to afford a house of his own. He received support from the Manchester Neighborhood Housing Services. He learned the nine steps to buying a home and eventually achieved his goal. This program is for those who feel that home ownership is out of their reach. NH Outlook Outlook on Money Thu, 26 May 2005 08:30:00 EDT NHOutlook@nhptv.org (NH Outlook) 9 at http://www.nhptv.org/outlook/money/index.asp?seg_id= http://www.nhptv.org/outlook/money/index.asp?seg_id=13 Why save? Why invest? What's the difference between the two? In this segment we learn how to get in the habit of saving for the short and long-term while maintaining a comfortable quality of life. NH Outlook Outlook on Money Thu, 14 Apr 2005 08:30:00 EDT NHOutlook@nhptv.org (NH Outlook) 13 at http://www.nhptv.org/outlook/money/index.asp?seg_id= http://www.nhptv.org/outlook/money/index.asp?seg_id=12 Many financial planners express concern that more and more Americans are living beyond their means and getting themselves deeper and deeper in debt. The answer, they say, is a good old fashioned budget. In this segment we explore the basics of budgeting. You'll meet a woman who set her priorities and is now comfortably on her way to achieving her goals. NH Outlook Outlook on Money Wed, 13 Apr 2005 08:30:00 EDT NHOutlook@nhptv.org (NH Outlook) 12 at http://www.nhptv.org/outlook/money/index.asp?seg_id= http://www.nhptv.org/outlook/money/index.asp?seg_id=11 According to The largest non-profit provider of parent and student education loan funds in the US, 83% of undergraduates have a credit card. Nelly Mae reports that out of the students who have credit cards as freshman, 3 out of 5 of those students will have maxed it out by the end of their first year. In this segment we look at how to manage credit no matter who you are or how much money you earn. We learn about the so-called cost of money and how to live within our means. NH Outlook Outlook on Money Tue, 12 Apr 2005 08:30:00 EDT NHOutlook@nhptv.org (NH Outlook) 11 at http://www.nhptv.org/outlook/money/index.asp?seg_id=