In the media
Mike Periu disseminates his recommendations and advice across major media outlets including television, radio, magazines, newspapers, in books and online. He has made over 200 television and radio appearances on local, national and international programs. Recent appearances include:
Television
Despierta América
Despierta América is the longest running and most successful morning show on Spanish-language television in the United States. It aires on Univision.
| Date | Topic | Live or taped |
| 9/25/2008 | Analysis of the $700 billion bail out package | live |
| 9/16/2008 | How to ask for a raise in the current economy / status of financial crisis | live |
| 9/9/2008 | The de-privatization of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae | live |
| 8/26/2008 | Reverse mortgages, real estate and divorce, prescription drugs | live |
| 8/18/2008 | Credit cards, medical insurance and auto leasing | live |
| 8/5/2008 | Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 | live |
| 7/29/2008 | Buying a franchise | live |
| 7/22/2008 | Starting a business in tough economic times | live |
| 7/15/2008 | What happend to IndyMac, FDIC insurance overview | |
| 7/1/2008 | Using unit price to be a smarter shopper | live |
| 6/3/2008 | How to save money on summer camps | live |
| 5/27/2008 | How to avoid being scammed by fraudulent moving companies | live |
| 5/13/2008 | Answering questions from viewers | live |
| 4/22/2008 | How to handle calls from collection agencies | live |
| 4/15/2008 | What to do if your airline declares bankruptcy | live |
| 4/8/2008 | Overview of P2P loans | live |
| 3/4/2008 | How to survive on minimum wage | live |
| 1/29/2008 | Best uses for your stimulus check payment | live |
| 1/22/2008 | Payday lending: the dangers | live |
| 1/8/2008 | Answering questions from audience members | live |
| 12/4/2007 | How to get the most out of gift cards | live |
| 11/20/2007 | How to get the most out of black Friday sales | live |
| 11/13/2007 | How to haggle and get a deal on anything | live |
| 10/23/2007 | Dealing with high medical costs | live |
| 10/16/2007 | It is worth spending more to have the latest gadgets? | live |
| 10/2/2007 | Should you rent or buy? | live |
| 8/28/2007 | Paying for a college education | live |
| 8/21/2007 | Using somebody else's credit record to buy a house | live |
| 8/7/2007 | All about Check 21 | live |
| 7/24/2007 | When is the best time to go shopping to get the best deals | live |
| 6/5/2007 | An overview of wedding insurance | live |
| 5/1/2007 | Answering viewer questions | live |
| 4/4/2007 | How to avoid getting scammed at the auto mechanic | live |
| 1/12/2007 | Are extended warranties worth the money? | live |
| 12/28/2006 | Digging yourself out of holiday debt | live |
CNN en Español
CNN en Español is the Spanish-language channel for CNN. It is broadcast across the United States and Latin America
| 3/3/2008 | The impact of the mortgage crisis on college loan funding | taped |
| 2/1/2008 | Analysis of a potential Yahoo! acquisition by Microsoft | taped |
| 11/28/2007 | Impact of black Friday and cyber Monday on the U.S. economy | taped |
| 11/27/2007 | Overview of black Friday on the economy | taped |
| 11/19/2006 | What impact will the launch of the Nintendo Wii have on the electronic gaming sector? | taped |
| 10/9/2006 | Analysis of the YouTube acquisition by Google | taped |
| 10/12/2005 | The positive impact of Hispanic entreprenuers on the U.S. economy | taped |
| 6/30/2005 | A financial breakdown of Google | taped |
Univision 41 WXTV - Noticias al Despertar y Noticiero 41
Univision 41, the New York affiliate for Univision serving the tri-state area (New York, New Jersey, Connecticut) is the leading Spanish-language affiliate in the United States.
| 9/15/2008 | Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, Lehman Brothers, Merrill Lynch: Analysis of the financial sector crisis | live |
| 8/5/2008 | How to negotiate a raise in a tough economy | live |
| 6/16/2008 | Save more when you go to the supermarket | live |
| 4/14/2008 | Tax crunch: Last minute tips for last minute filers | live |
| 3/17/2008 | Picking a good accountant, what to do if you don't have a Social Security number | live |
| 1/17/2008 | Love and Money: Wat couples should discuss before getting married | live |
| 12/17/2007 | End of year financial planning advice | live |
| 10/17/2007 | Do it now: How to launch your own business | live |
| 9/17/2007 | Risks of using a third party's credit to buy your home | live |
| 7/30/2007 | How couples should face financial challenges together | live |
| 6/18/2007 | Travel insurance: an overview | live |
| 5/11/2007 | Understanding life insurance | live |
| 4/6/2007 | The impact of having a baby on your tax bill | live |
| 1/29/2007 | Paying for the ever-rising cost of a college education | live |
| 1/15/2007 | Financial tips for new parents | live |
| 12/4/2006 | Money and marriage: making sure they mix | live |
| 10/9/2006 | Financial medley: you ask, I answer | live |
| 8/28/2006 | Paying for your kids education | live |
| 7/17/2006 | Advice for women on how to ask for a raise at work | live |
| 6/12/2006 | The costs of being parents in today's economy | live |
| 3/13/2006 | Instant tax refunds: are they worth it? | live |
| 1/9/2006 | Medicare Part D (An overview) | live |
| 12/26/2005 | Getting ready to pay your taxes in the spring | live |
| 10/3/2005 | Subprime loans - what you should now and why you should stay away | live |
| 9/21/2005 | Changes to the federal bankruptcy laws | live |
| 8/31/2005 | The economic impact of Hurricane Katrina | live |
| 8/15/2005 | Paying for your children's education | live |
| 7/11/2005 | Protect yourself against identity theft | live |
| 5/20/2005 | A guide for women on becoming financially prosperous | live |
| 4/25/2005 | Debt consoldation services: how they work and are they for you? | live |
| 4/17/2005 | Countdown to the tax deadline | live |
| 4/10/2005 | Common mistakes to avoid at tax time | live |
| 3/28/2005 | The importance of having a will | live |
| 3/7/2005 | Getting the most for your retirement | live |
| 3/1/2005 | The future of Social Security: is there one? | live |
| 1/24/2005 | How to get out from under credit card without going bankrupt | live |
| 1/3/2005 | Get your 2005 financial plan in action | live |
Noticiero Univision nacional
El Noticiero Univision (Univision national evening news broadcast), is an Emmy award winning broadcast serving the Hispanic community in the United States.
| 9/5/2008 | New unemployment rate high and the impact on Hispanic workers | taped |
| 8/22/2008 | Projections regarding the U.S. economy | taped |
| 8/16/2008 | Impact of heightened lending standards on consumers | taped |
| 7/14/2008 | Breakdown of the economic status of women in the U.S. | |
| 6/23/2008 | Impact of relaxed lending standards on consumers | taped |
| 5/22/2008 | The economic benefit generated by undocumented workers | taped |
| 4/28/2008 | Gas prices: why so high? | taped |
| 2/26/2008 | Overview of key economic trends | taped |
| 2/20/2008 | Overview of key economic trends | taped |
| 11/21/2005 | Analysis of General Motors and its economic prospects | taped |
| 9/1/2005 | Overview of the economic impact of Hurrican Katrina | taped |
Univision 41 WXTV - 41 a tu lado
The objective of "41 a tu lado" is to help the Hispanic community in the tri-state area by bringing to light scams, tricks and frauds that target Hispanics.
| 2/23/2006 | nderstanding the differences between term life and whole life | taped |
| 10/10/2005 | Franchise scams: how to avoid them | taped |
| 10/6/2005 | How to protect yourself against business scams | taped |
Tu Dinero Cuenta! With Mike Periu
Mike Periu hosted and developed this weekly news segment which ran from 2005-2006 on Univision 41, the New York affiliate serving the tri-state area. The segmented offered practical advice and recommendations on the financial topics in the news that week that most affected Hispanic consumers.
| An overview of insurance | taped | |
| How to prepare a Christmas spending budget | taped | |
| What's new with gift cards this season | taped | |
| Are extended warranties worth the money? | taped | |
| New return polices at stores and what it means for you | taped | |
| How to combat high gas prices | taped | |
| Good ideas on how to spend your tax refund | taped | |
| Reading the small text when buying or leasing a car | taped | |
| your fiancee's credit report: what you need to know | taped | |
| Consolidating your student loans | taped | |
| Hybrid vehicles: are they worth it? | taped | |
| Avoid getting scammed at the auto mechanic | taped | |
| Save money on your mortgage insurance | taped | |
| How to choose an insurance company | taped | |
| Avoid getting scammed with calling cards | taped | |
| Making sure your airline company delivers on its promises | taped | |
| The right way to complain when a company treats you poorly | taped | |
| How to open a savings bank account | taped | |
| Tips and tricks when renting a car | taped | |
| Starting your own business on the Internet | taped | |
| Getting ready for a paycut | taped | |
| Top-paying part-time jobs | taped | |
| How to manage your credit card debt | taped | |
| Debt management companies: what are they? | taped | |
| An overview of Credit Unions | taped | |
| Benefits of opening a savings account | taped | |
| How to make money with the stock market | taped | |
| The right way to ask for a raise | taped | |
| Avoid the most common mistakes when starting a business | taped | |
| How to get a free copy of your credit report | taped | |
| Lending money to family and friends | taped |
Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network
Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network, Inc. (HITN, Inc.) was founded in 1983 as a non-profit organization with the purpose of providing educational, social, cultural and economic content to the Hispanic community in the United States and Puerto Rico.
| 9/15/2008 | Diálogo con Malín Falú: Pros and cons of investing in the stock market | live |
| 8/21/2008 | Diálogo con Malín Falú: The state of energy in Latin America | live |
| 6/16/2008 | Diálogo con Malín Falú: high petroleum prices: cause and effect | live |
| 5/12/2008 | Diálogo con Malín Falú: How to prepare yourself for retirement | live |
New Jersey Public Television and Radio - Images/Imagenes
Images/Imagenes has covered events of interest to New Jersey's Hispanoc community ince 1972. It is the longest running Hispanic-focused television show in the country.
| 1/21/2007 | Hispanics, Economics and Politics | taped |
SuperCanal Caribe
SuperCanal Caribe is part of the SuperCanal Group based in the Dominican Republic. The channel is broadcast across the Caribbean and reaches viewers via cable in the United States.
| 1/11/2005 | Social Security: How it works | taped |
Radio
93.1 AMOR - Amor Temprano en la Mañana con Reyis
From 5:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Monday through Friday, 93.1 Amor/WPAT-FM New York broadcasts “Amor Temprano En La Mañana”, a family-oriented programs with information, music and news. The show is hosted by Reyis who is accompanied by Claudia, Alfredito and Hugo ‘El Gordo”.
| 2/25/2008 | How to save and | live |
| 1/3/2008 | Holiday financial hangover: paying for what you spent | live |
| 10/31/2007 | How to prepare a will | live |
| 10/02/2007 | What type of credit is best for you? | live |
| 9/24/2007 | turning your hobby into a business | live |
| 9/14/2007 | Notaries: what are they and what are they authorized to do | live |
| 5/29/2007 | Key steps to take when buying a franchise | live |
| 4/18/2007 | College loan scams: how to avoid them | live |
| 3/28/2007 | Identity theft | live |
| 3/5/2007 | Extended warranties | live |
| 2/12/2007 | How to survive when you are broke | live |
| 1/16/2007 | How to teach your kids about money | live |
| 1/2/2007 | How to obtain credit if you are self employed | live |
| 12/4/2006 | don't overspend during the Holidays | live |
| 11/23/2006 | Black Friday special deals | live |
| 11/8/2006 | How to get the promotion you deserve | live |
| 10/30/2006 | Key mistakes to avoid when launching a business | live |
| 10/18/2006 | Auto insurance 101 | live |
| 10/2/2006 | Picking the right kind of bank account for your needs | live |
| 9/18/2006 | What is autosurfing | live |
| 9/7/2006 | How much to charge for your services | live |
| 8/28/2006 | Credit Unions - what are they | live |
| 8/15/2006 | How to sell online | live |
| 8/9/2006 | What is happening with interest rates | live |
| 8/7/2006 | Picking the best credit card for you | live |
| 7/31/2006 | How to lower your monthly expenses | live |
| 7/23/2006 | The right way to make an offer on a house | live |
| 7/17/2006 | How to buy a used car | live |
| 7/10/2006 | the best paying part time jobs | live |
| 7/3/2006 | Affordable vacations | live |
| 6/15/2006 | How to apply for a loan | live |
| 5/31/2006 | Are online universities worth the money? | live |
| 4/16/2006 | Why are gas prices so high? | live |
| 3/15/2006 | Compulsive shoppers | live |
| 1/4/2006 | Lease vs. buy | live |
| 10/12/2005 | Paying for your college education | live |
Que Pasa Radio
Que Pasa is the leading Spanish-language radio station in North Carolina and is part of the Que Pasa media company which also has newspapers.
| 6/19/2008 | The impact of high gas prices on the economy | live |
| 3/5/2008 | An overview of inflation in the United States | taped |
Radio América 1540AM
Radio América is a successful radio broadcaster "for Hispanics by Hispanics" that transmits from Wheaton, MD across the entire Washington, DC metropolitan area. The station reaches over 800,000 Hispanics.
| 8/12/2008 | Is your money safe in the bank? | live |
| 7/8/2008 | How supermarkets raise prices under our noses | live |
| 1/8/2008 | Payday lending: proceed with caution | live |
| 12/11/2007 | Get the most for your money during holiday shopping | live |
| 1/2/2007 | Digging out of holiday debt | live |
| 11/7/2006 | The Christmas season: getting ready | live |
| 4/18/2006 | Compulsive shoppers | live |
| 3/2/2006 | Financial medley: answering questions | live |
| 12/6/2005 | Getting your spending under control during the holidays | live |
| 10/11/2005 | The impact of Hispanics on the U.S. economy | live |
| 9/13/2005 | Paying for your college education | live |
| 7/5/2005 | Women and money: ensuring your financial future | live |
| 6/21/2005 | Final moments: preparing yourself financially for death | live |
| 5/16/2005 | The imprtance of having a will | live |
| 4/12/2005 | Getting the most for your retirement dollar | live |
| 1/4/2005 | Putting together a financial plan for 2005 presupuesto |
live |
| 12/7/2004 | Keep your spending in check during the holiday season | live |
Bloomberg Radio
Leading financial radio network
| 5/2008 | The probabilities of entering an economic recession | taped |
La Buena Onda 1190AM
Broadcasting in downtown Phoeniz, AZ. Phoenix is now the 7th largest city in the United States, thanks in large part to the growing Hispanic community.
| 12/17/2006 | Managing your credit cards the right way | live |
Newspapers and magazines
Tu Dinero Cuenta
Tu Dinero Cuenta is the popular Spanlish-language column written by Mike that offers practical advice and guidance on critical financial issues based on the extensive experience and training of the author. Written in a clear and direct style, Tu Dinero Cuenta is proven to develop loyal readership and increase circulation while providing readers with much needed information and advice.
| Weekly | Prensa Hispana | Arizona |
| Monthly | El Heraldo | California |
| Weekly | El Clasificado | California |
| Semanal | El Hispano News | California |
| Weekly | El Mensajero | California |
| Weekly | El Popular News | California |
| Weekly | La Voz Hispana | Connecticut |
| Weekly | Eco Latino | Florida |
| Weekly | El Colombiano | Florida |
| Monthly | Gente Latina | Florida |
| Weekly | Semanario Acción | Florida |
| Weekly | La Vision Newspaper | Georgia |
| Weekly | El Mundo | Massachusetts |
| Weekly | Lazo Cultural | Michigan |
| Weekly | Gente de Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Weekly | Red Latina | Missouri |
| Weekly | Ahora News | Nevada |
| Weekly | Nuestra Comunidad, edición sur | New Jersey |
| Weekly | Que Pasa | North Carolina |
| Weekly | La Voz Hispana | Ohio |
| Weekly | La Prensa Latina | Tennessee |
| Weekly | Que Onda -Houston | Texas |
| Weekly | Washington Hispanic | Washington, DC |
Rincón Financiero™
Rincón Financiero was the leading financial advice column for Hispanics in the U.S. from 2003 through 2006. The column provided practical advice and guidance on critical financial issues based on the extensive experience and training of the author, Mike Periu.
| Weekly | Prensa Hispana | Arizona |
| Monthly | El Heraldo | California |
| Weekly | La Oferta | California |
| Weekly | La Voz Hispana | Connecticut |
| Monthly | Gente Latina | Florida |
| Weekly | Semanario Acción | Florida |
| Weekly | Atlanta Latino | Georgia |
| Weekly | La Voz | Kentucky |
| Weekly | El Mundo | Massachusetts |
| Weekly | Gente de Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Weekly | Red Latina | Missouri |
| Weekly | Ahora News | Nevada |
| Weekly | Nuestra Comunidad, edición central | New Jersey |
| Weekly | Nuestra Comunidad, edición sur | New Jersey |
| Monthly | Panorama | New Jersey |
| Weekly | Impacto Latino | New York |
| Weekly | Que Pasa | North Carolina |
| Weekly | La Voz Hispana | Ohio |
| Weekly | La Prensa Latina | Tennessee |
| Weekly | Que Onda -Houston | Texas |
| Weekly | Washington Hispanic | Washington, DC |
| A menudo | EmpresarioCity | Washington, DC |
Books
The following books contain chapters that were written by Mike Periu.
| Influencia Hispana en los Estados Unidos | Capítulo 1: El impacto de los hispanos en la economía de los Estados Unidos: Pasado Presente y Futuro |
| Latin America’s Quest for Globalization | Capítulo 9: Stakeholder impact of Telefónica's Latin American investments |
Online
Cuentas Claras en Univision.com
Cuentas Claras on Univision.com - the leading online portal for Hispanics - offers advice on managing personal finances, buying a house, opening a business and more.
| Weekly | Mike Periu is the regional experto for the tri-state area on Cuentas Claras |
