We were aware of Sarah’s college loans and we knew that she had accumulated additional debt from competing in pageants and using her credit cards too freely, but we didn’t realize the extent of the amount she was overspending each month without sticking to a budget. We had advised her on the “trap” that credit [...]

The Bank of Mom & Dad was an eye-opening experience for me. Not only did I actually stare at my debt face-to-face, I had to take a long, hard look inwardly at myself asking, “What am I really all about?” I had such a hard time on the show trying to figure out the number [...]

So, the cameras are gone, my mom and my uncle have moved out and now I am left alone with Colin, my thoughts, and of course a massive amount of debt. One would think that being an actress and model I may have decided to go on this show just to get my 15 minutes [...]

Since the show, things have been much improved. I have been working on following my budget and just being more cognizant of how I am spending my money and where it’s all going. I have EXCELLED in the food shopping area, I now shop with a list (and coupons when I can as [...]