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TV... &L Statement

| posted by Heath Row

Now, I'm not suggesting that any Fast Company readers face financial difficulty, but a new reality TV show project piqued my interest today. Production companies behind programs like "Modern Marvels" and "Joe Somebody" have teamed up with financial expert Peter Bielagus, author of the Getting Loaded book series and Mastering Your Personal Finances.

The makers of the Money Makeover Show are looking for "unusual, extreme, and entertaining stories about real money messes from funny, outgoing and interesting people who are starting their financial life off on the wrong foot." The biggest turnaround tale could well receive a money makeover.

If you know anyone who needs to learn about money and the meaning of life or what their 401(k) may be trying to tell them, help spread the word. You could save a financial life.

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September 23, 2005 at 3:23am

roger fulton
unbelievable, what about the forty jillion Americans that are retired, poor and still working? Those whose pensions were hi-jacked by Bernie, Ken & Company who rolled over on their faithful employees, them bugged out of town whilst the older folks have to bag groceries the rest of their lives on Social Security while we get to enjoy "reality" TV shows about some Yacht driver who couldn't get his half million dollar 401K dividends straight. Gimmie a break.

September 23, 2005 at 7:18pm

b1
roger, you sound so bitter. at least a show like this might start some real conversations about money. I checked out the website and it sounds to me like they will be trying to expose which evil inner thoughts start people down the wrong financial paths. maybe a show like this can help the next generation learn how to avoid getting into the situations you described. I'd like to see it.

September 24, 2005 at 1:56pm

Kurt Maddox
I'm such a mess with my personal finances that I signed up immediately! lol! The show has expressed interest in my story so maybe help is on the way. I'm a coach myself so it may be time for me to be open to outside help in the same way I suggest everyone else can benefit from honestly facing reality and meeting it head-on. We'll see... http://kurtmaddox.tblog.com

September 27, 2005 at 3:23pm

Cindy Morus
Hi Kurt (and everyone else), If the show doesn't take you, come talk to me. I'm a financial coach and I'll teach you how to be Money Smart forever.