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Episode 19: I'm Not a Quitter...I'm Still Up For A Good Fight
Sun, 1 Jan, 2012
Remake America 5:12 | 236 views
In the hopes of having a record-breaking day in sales, Bill and Donna throw a fundraising event at Hometown Hardware on the 4th of July. Yahoo! finance expert Farnoosh Torabi checks in with Bill and Donna as preparations are underway. Find out how the event went and what the future holds for Hometown Hardware.
"A former real estate agent struggles with bills and the job market—meet Leslie"
Tue, 6 Mar, 2012
Remake America 3:39 | 195 views
In 2008, Leslie lost her job as a successful real estate agent. Although, she has decades of experience and has been on more than 100 interviews, she has not found a job. Leslie's financial situation is so dire she is living in her guest home while renting out her main home, she is also on her last IRA and has dipped into her kids' college funds. Leslie is divorced and has two children, Chelsea 19 and Logan 18.
"Layoffs and high bills push Kirk and Latosha to the edge"
Tue, 6 Mar, 2012
Remake America 4:12 | 55 views
Things were going well for Kirk and Latosha and their children until Kirk was laid off from his IT job. After losing half of the family's total income, they have been forced to drastically change their lives and they are living one paycheck away from being homeless.
"Student loans and stress threaten Jose and Starlight"
Tue, 6 Mar, 2012
Remake America 3:46 | 52 views
Starlight was a teenage mom with two boys when she met Jose. They married and had three daughters together. Eventually Starlight, with Jose's encouragement, went back to college and then to law school with a goal of making life better for her family. Starlight moved her family across the country so she could pursue a law degree at the University of Texas. Starlight ended up sick from the stress of law school and taking care of her family and she lost her scholarship because she couldn't maintain her grades
"Tough economy, healthcare worry Bill & Donna"
Tue, 6 Mar, 2012
Remake America 3:38 | 27 views
For many years, Bill and Donna lived the American Dream. They owned two homes, traveled the world and provided for their three children. Everything was going well until Bill had a stroke - their lives have never been the same since. After Bill recovered from the stroke he tried to go back to work, but soon discovered that he could no longer perform at the level he once did. Unable to find work elsewhere, Bill decided to open up a hardware store. Bill and Donna are struggling to keep the business afloat and
Episode 26: We Can't Afford Our Baby!
Sun, 1 Jan, 2012
Remake America 5:32 | 133 views
Engaged for nine years, Don and Denielle finally tied the knot when Denielle was 6 months pregnant. Although the pregnancy was planned, the cost of having a baby took the couple by surprise. Overwhelmed with new expenses, Don and Denielle are now $16,000 in debt and are falling behind on their bills and mortgage. Yahoo! finance expert Farnoosh Torabi advises the couple on how they can manage their debt and save money so they can eventually expand their family.
Bankruptcy Basics
Sun, 1 Jan, 2012
Remake America 2:01 | 82 views
Yahoo! finance expert Farnoosh Torabi talks about who can qualify for bankruptcy and what to expect once you've filed for it.
The Quick and Dirty on Budgeting
Sun, 1 Jan, 2012
Remake America 1:52 | 115 views
Yahoo! finance expert Farnoosh Torabi breaks down how much of your money should be going to each of your expenses.