Land Auction / FDIC

Guests:   Russell Rollyson, Deputy State Auditor

Summary:   The West Virginia State Auditor’s Office highlighted the Land Division at the 2007 West Virginia State Fair in Fairlea, WV. Utilizing one of the four computers available at the state auditor’s booth, citizens could work with staff to navigate www.wvsao.gov and find property that they may be interested in purchasing. Mr. Rollyson speaks about the process for purchasing property through the Land Division of County Collections.

www.wvsao.gov/countycollections/

Guests:   Michael Paris, President / CEO – Better Business Bureau of Canton (covers both WV and OH)

Summary:   BBB’s Mike Paris joins us from the 2007 Finance University to talk about a new counterfeit check scam that has affected West Virginians.

www.cantonbbb.org/

Guests:   John Meeks, Community Affairs Specialist – FDIC

Summary:   over 450,000 copies of the FDIC’s MoneySmart program have been distributed and taught across the country. The program offers 10 modules for adults that may be interested in the kinds of products and services are offered in banks across the country. There are basics on checking, savings, loans, credit and even preparing for financial disasters.

www.fdic.gov