Alvin Hall facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Alvin Hall
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Hall at a book signing
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| Born | June 27, 1952 Crawfordville, Florida, U.S.
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| Occupation | Financial adviser, journalist, broadcaster |
Alvin Donald Hall (born June 27, 1952) is an American financial expert, author, and TV and radio personality. He is well-known for helping people understand money and how to manage it.
Who is Alvin Hall?
Alvin Hall was born in Crawfordville, Florida, in 1952. He first studied English at Bowdoin College. After college, he worked as a professor, teaching literature. Later, he moved to New York City and started a new career in finance.
Helping People with Money
Alvin Hall has written many books and articles. These often teach people about saving money, investing, and how to handle debt. He wants everyone to feel confident about their finances.
He has also been on many TV and radio shows. For example, he presented Your Money or Your Life on BBC2. He has also appeared on shows like The Apprentice: You're Fired. He even writes a money column for Reveal magazine in the UK.
Alvin Hall wrote a book called Money Magic for Quick Reads. This group helps people get back into reading. He also taught math on Jamie Oliver's TV show, Jamie's Dream School.
Alvin Hall on the Radio
Alvin Hall has presented several shows about money for BBC Radio 4. These shows often air when the regular finance program, Money Box, is not on.
In 2006, he won an award for his documentary called Jay-Z: From Brooklyn to the Boardroom. In this show, he interviewed the famous rap star and businessman, Jay-Z.
In December 2016, Alvin Hall presented a show called The Green Book. This program explored the history of The Negro Motorist Green Book. This was a guide for African-American travelers during a time of segregation. It helped them find safe places to stay and eat.
He also presented The Gospel Truth. This show looked at how American gospel music has changed over time. It explored how business and modern life have affected this type of religious music.
Books by Alvin Hall
Alvin Hall has written several books. Most of his books focus on his work as a financial adviser. In 2024, he wrote Driving the Green Book. This book was inspired by his radio series on BBC Radio 4.
