Protecting Your Money
Hosted by President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South Randy Hutchinson shares how you can protect and ensure a healthy financial future.
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freepik.comScammers often target weight loss goals with misleading claims, fake endorsements, and hard-to-cancel “free trials.” Randy Hutchinson, President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South, says that consumers should research products, read the fine print, and consult a doctor before buying. -
freepik.comLearn how the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against two companies accused of running deceptive Google search ads to target individuals seeking treatment for substance use disorders.
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Randy Hutchinson, President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South, discusses the rising threat of impersonation scams, which have become the most frequently reported type of fraud to the Federal Trade Commission. -
Consumers are being urged to take extra precautions amid reports of an increase in check fraud tied to stolen mail. -
In this episode of “Protecting Your Money,” host Randy Hutchinson, president and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South, advises consumers to exercise caution when selecting a tax preparer. -
Randy Hutchinson of the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South shares tips on avoiding online dating scams and deceptive offers. -
The Federal Trade Commission is warning consumers about misleading health claims tied to products that may not work as promised, urging people to watch for red flags and do their research before buying.
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The Institute's Executive Director, Daphene McFerrin, joined Kacky Walton to discuss an upcoming gala celebrating the organization's 30th anniversary and recognizing the recipients of the 2026 Pillars of Progress Awards. -
The biennial Memphis Flower Show, presented by the Memphis Garden Club, returns to the Dixon Gallery & Gardens Saturday, April 11, through Sunday, April 12. The show is one of only five major garden shows sanctioned by the Garden Club of America (GCA).
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NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Daniel Durkin, founder of the University of Mississippi's Center for Collegiate Gambling, about gambling among students and the rise of gambling addictions.
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Creative Aging Mid-South Executive Director Claire Rutkauskas discusses a Concert Series performance by Sahku Sheti and the upcoming "Spring to Art 2026" event at Dixon Gallery & Gardens. -
Political analyst Otis Sanford says the state's reaction to the MSCS audit and MPD's response to a protest may have been overly dramatic. -
This week on WKNO/Channel 10’s “Behind the Headlines,” Memphis Mayor Paul Young joins host Eric Barnes and Daily Memphian reporter Bill Dries. -
Individual givers can adopt the principles of trust-based philanthropy. It is about developing more equitable relationships with nonprofits, trusting them to be the experts in how to fulfill their work and eliminating burdensome application and reporting hoops.
