Comments on: The Show Has Awakened Me http://blogs.soapnet.com/bank-of-mom-and-dad/?p=3 Needs a description here... Thu, 26 Nov 2009 04:02:54 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Stacie http://blogs.soapnet.com/bank-of-mom-and-dad/?p=3&cpage=1#comment-10 Stacie Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:02:56 +0000 http://blogs.soapnet.com/bank-of-mom-and-dad/?p=3#comment-10 You should take a Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University class. This course will change your behavior and view on spending money. Dave uses Baby Step mentality to help you reach the ultimate goal of being debt free. Good luck as this is your first step to changing the way you spend money. You should take a Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University class. This course will change your behavior and view on spending money. Dave uses Baby Step mentality to help you reach the ultimate goal of being debt free. Good luck as this is your first step to changing the way you spend money.

]]> By: Everyone Read It! » Blog Archive » Bank of Mom and Dad: Could Tough Love Cure Financial Irresponsibility? http://blogs.soapnet.com/bank-of-mom-and-dad/?p=3&cpage=1#comment-9 Everyone Read It! » Blog Archive » Bank of Mom and Dad: Could Tough Love Cure Financial Irresponsibility? Sun, 04 Oct 2009 01:08:29 +0000 http://blogs.soapnet.com/bank-of-mom-and-dad/?p=3#comment-9 [...] Christina would keep up her new budget since the parental intervention only lasted one week, but in a blog update she states that the show has waken her up to her messy financial situation. Her parents did admit [...] [...] Christina would keep up her new budget since the parental intervention only lasted one week, but in a blog update she states that the show has waken her up to her messy financial situation. Her parents did admit [...]

]]> By: Bank of Mom and Dad: Could Tough Love Cure Financial Irresponsibility? | Financial Freedom http://blogs.soapnet.com/bank-of-mom-and-dad/?p=3&cpage=1#comment-8 Bank of Mom and Dad: Could Tough Love Cure Financial Irresponsibility? | Financial Freedom Sat, 03 Oct 2009 16:37:10 +0000 http://blogs.soapnet.com/bank-of-mom-and-dad/?p=3#comment-8 [...] Christina would keep up her new budget since the parental intervention only lasted one week, but in a blog update she states that the show has waken her up to her messy financial situation. Her parents did admit [...] [...] Christina would keep up her new budget since the parental intervention only lasted one week, but in a blog update she states that the show has waken her up to her messy financial situation. Her parents did admit [...]

]]> By: Emmy B. http://blogs.soapnet.com/bank-of-mom-and-dad/?p=3&cpage=1#comment-7 Emmy B. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:40:43 +0000 http://blogs.soapnet.com/bank-of-mom-and-dad/?p=3#comment-7 I found the show interesting. It seems she's living like more than 50% of other American's. We sacrifice for what we want, and shun what we need. How many of us don't have life & health insurance, car insurance, but have 40+ in TV's, nice cars, and beautiful homes??? I'm sure it's alot!! We all can learn to put away the wants and the plastic(credit cards) and only buy what we need and can afford!!! Hope you stay on the right track Christina. I found the show interesting. It seems she’s living like more than 50% of other American’s. We sacrifice for what we want, and shun what we need. How many of us don’t have life & health insurance, car insurance, but have 40+ in TV’s, nice cars, and beautiful homes??? I’m sure it’s alot!! We all can learn to put away the wants and the plastic(credit cards) and only buy what we need and can afford!!! Hope you stay on the right track Christina.

]]> By: Casey http://blogs.soapnet.com/bank-of-mom-and-dad/?p=3&cpage=1#comment-6 Casey Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:34:35 +0000 http://blogs.soapnet.com/bank-of-mom-and-dad/?p=3#comment-6 I've done a dinner theatre show with Christina back in Lancaster County a few years ago. Couldn't wait to see the show . . . . . . I'm hoping for the best for her. I’ve done a dinner theatre show with Christina back in Lancaster County a few years ago. Couldn’t wait to see the show . . . . . . I’m hoping for the best for her.

]]> By: victoria http://blogs.soapnet.com/bank-of-mom-and-dad/?p=3&cpage=1#comment-5 victoria Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:15:50 +0000 http://blogs.soapnet.com/bank-of-mom-and-dad/?p=3#comment-5 Good for you Christina! You obviously made the right decision. Short story for you: I am 45 and did all the right things from college graduation. Steadily paid off loans, bought used cars for cash, established a 60 emergency fund, got a job with OK health insurance. (Not to sound arrogant, there is a punch line) Last year my husband, the love of my life, was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. Cancer is an emotional catastrophe, and if we had a bunch of debt hanging over our heads, I would have been crushed under this. Also, reality check, his treatment, which will at least prolong, if not save, his life, has cost 228 thousand dollars so far. Get the insurance sweetie, you're a fool if you think this can't happen to you. Best of luck. Good for you Christina! You obviously made the right decision. Short story for you: I am 45 and did all the right things from college graduation. Steadily paid off loans, bought used cars for cash, established a 60 emergency fund, got a job with OK health insurance. (Not to sound arrogant, there is a punch line) Last year my husband, the love of my life, was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. Cancer is an emotional catastrophe, and if we had a bunch of debt hanging over our heads, I would have been crushed under this. Also, reality check, his treatment, which will at least prolong, if not save, his life, has cost 228 thousand dollars so far. Get the insurance sweetie, you’re a fool if you think this can’t happen to you.
Best of luck.

]]> By: Gary http://blogs.soapnet.com/bank-of-mom-and-dad/?p=3&cpage=1#comment-4 Gary Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:07:43 +0000 http://blogs.soapnet.com/bank-of-mom-and-dad/?p=3#comment-4 Nice show, but I would like to see more at the end of how the show has affected the person; changes they had made to decrease their debt load. Enjoyed the taste test. Nice show, but I would like to see more at the end of how the show has affected the person; changes they had made to decrease their debt load. Enjoyed the taste test.

]]> By: Mary http://blogs.soapnet.com/bank-of-mom-and-dad/?p=3&cpage=1#comment-3 Mary Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:55:20 +0000 http://blogs.soapnet.com/bank-of-mom-and-dad/?p=3#comment-3 I think you did the right thing for you! It doesnt matter if other people are uncomfortable with your decision to get help for your situation. Its not their life and they dont have the right. As far as spending goes.. its super easy to lose ourselves in the moment..and get in trouble quick if we have too many moments. I think awareness is a wonderful gift you were brave enough to put out there. I think its great too that your parents love you so much and are willing to steer you in the right direction. Good luck in the future! I think you did the right thing for you! It doesnt matter if other people are uncomfortable with your decision to get help for your situation. Its not their life and they dont have the right. As far as spending goes.. its super easy to lose ourselves in the moment..and get in trouble quick if we have too many moments. I think awareness is a wonderful gift you were brave enough to put out there. I think its great too that your parents love you so much and are willing to steer you in the right direction.

Good luck in the future!

]]> By: Cindy Halsey http://blogs.soapnet.com/bank-of-mom-and-dad/?p=3&cpage=1#comment-2 Cindy Halsey Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:20:38 +0000 http://blogs.soapnet.com/bank-of-mom-and-dad/?p=3#comment-2 Good luck to you! I have made some pretty poor choices over the years in regards to finances and although things are looking up, I've learned that you can never let your guard down! Debt is always waiting right around the corner to trap you! Find a way to keep your priorities at the forefront of your mind. Good luck to you! I have made some pretty poor choices over the years in regards to finances and although things are looking up, I’ve learned that you can never let your guard down! Debt is always waiting right around the corner to trap you! Find a way to keep your priorities at the forefront of your mind.

]]> By: Robin Wagner http://blogs.soapnet.com/bank-of-mom-and-dad/?p=3&cpage=1#comment-1 Robin Wagner Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:25:38 +0000 http://blogs.soapnet.com/bank-of-mom-and-dad/?p=3#comment-1 Saw Christina on The View. When the camera moved over to her mother, I was surprised to see someone I knew from high school. I enjoyed the show as I am also a mother experiencing similar financial situations with my son. Saw Christina on The View. When the camera moved over to her mother, I was surprised to see someone I knew from high school. I enjoyed the show as I am also a mother experiencing similar financial situations with my son.

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