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Episode 9: A High-Tech Hand for Kyle?
Sun, 1 Jan, 2012
Remake America 6:12 | 209 views
"After being wounded in Iraq and losing his hand, Kyle found his prosthesis useless. ABC News Chief Health and Medical Editor Dr. Richard Besser takes Kyle to Hanger Clinic in New York, to look at the latest in prosthetic technology, to see if Kyle may change his mind. Follow Dr. Besser on twitter: @DrRichardBesser. "
"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
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.
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.
Why Your Workspace May Be Bad for Your Health
Sun, 1 Jan, 2012
Remake America 1:55 | 64 views
How you sit at your desk can seriously affect your health. ABC News Chief Health and Medical Editor Dr. Richard Besser gives a few simple tips that could save you from a lot of pain. Follow Dr. Besser on twitter: @DrRichardBesser.