Consumer Connection
Consumer Connection is a podcast brought to you by the Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) that brings you up-to-date news and information on a variety of consumer topics. It is your trusted source for connecting with experts on avoiding scams, making informed purchasing decisions, and understanding your consumer rights.
Join our host, OCP Investigator, Michelle Escobar, as she guides listeners to better understand the consumer landscape here in Montgomery County, Maryland, and beyond, while offering valuable advice and practical tips.
Have questions or ideas for future episodes? Email us at consumerconnection@montgomerycountymd.gov
Consumer Connection
Out of Work, Not Out of Options: Your Financial Game Plan
This episode of the Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection’s podcast, Consumer Connection, explores how consumers can navigate financial transitions such as job loss, relocation, or retirement through smart budgeting, saving, and planning. Host and OCP Investigator Michelle Escobar is joined by Ira Rheingold, Executive Director of the National Association of Consumer Advocates (NACA), to discuss strategies for managing debt, cutting unnecessary expenses, building financial literacy, and creating a financial roadmap. The episode also highlights common scams that target people during vulnerable times, including fake job offers, moving scams, and retirement fraud, with tips on how to stay protected.
For additional information and resources, visit OCP’s website at www.montgomerycountymd.gov/ocp.
Have a question or suggestion for a future episode? Send an email to consumerconnection@montgomerycountymd.gov.