I’ve often written here about the disappointing lack of financial education in schools, and it’s this same dearth of vital information that has apparently led to a new special airing on ABC this Friday:
Schools teach us almost everything, but not “Money 101.” For the basics on finance, turn to UN-BROKE: What You Need to Know About Money. It’s an unconventional look at the fundamentals of everyday finance with all the facts about credit cards, mortgages, stocks and bonds, investing and 401(k)’s, in a fresh new format combining information and humor. The one-hour special airs FRIDAY, MAY 29 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.
Here’s an example video of actor/producer Seth Green’s take on the MTV show “Cribs”:
I encourage you and your families to watch the show, as TV networks almost never take time out of their programming schedule to present the kind of information that, while basic, refuses to graduate to “common knowledge.”
Personally, I plan to set the DVR to record it, and then skip the commercials.
If you’re a member of an investment club and are in a typical family unit, ABC wants you to apply to be on the reality series, “Wife Swap.” If you’re selected, your family will receive a “financial honorarium” for appearing on the show, and if you know of someone else who would be a good choice for the show, ABC will pay a $1,000 referral fee to you if they are selected.
Here are some of the details.
Are you a mom passionate about your investments? Are you an active member of an investment club? Trying to keep it together in today’s hard economy? Then I want to talk to you!
The premise of Wife Swap is that one parent from each household swaps places for a week to experience how another family lives. It is an incredible family experience and opportunity to both learn and teach different family values. Potential families can live anywhere in the continental United States, but we ask that families applying for the show consist of two parents and have at least one child, age 7 -17, living at home.
LeanLifeCoach: In the end how much will the IRS really get; 10% maybe 20% of all this money? And how much will we spend collectively in actual dollars and... on Enforcing Tax Laws Works. Go Figure.
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