TV. Okay, not going to mince words. I watch a lot of TV. Not as much as actually I used to, but the flat screen is often on (remember, I need noise in the background to work and write and sleep). So, in my many days during my 40 years, I have viewed quite a few different types of shows. Yes, that includes home shopping networks - love it when Joan Rivers is on. And yes, that includes financial shows.
I've tuned into "Mad Money" with Jim Kramer and "The Kudlow Report" with Lawrence Kudlow over on CNBC as well as "Forbes on Fox" and "Cashin' In", "Cavuto" with Neil Cavuto over on Fox. I have yet to try "MONEY with Melissa Francis", but am planning on tuning in sometime soon. But perhaps my favorite show is the one with the Queen of Money herself: Suze Orman on "The Suze Orman show"... I mean, what else would it be called.
There are so many -- you can find one that helps you with what you may be interested in, struggling with, need some professional know-how. For me, I like the shows mainly if I like the person, the host. Now, of course, not all of their advice pertains to me (I'm not investing in stocks or buying gold anytime soon) but it is good to be informed, to learn about the financial goings-ons in our country and the world.
Do you watch any financial shows? What are your favorites?
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I used to get Fox Business and I watched a few of Dave Ramsey's shows, but we don't get that channel any longer. I don't watch any other financial shows.
Yes.... I watch Mad Money and Suzi Orman..... damn they are addicting to watch.
Dave has a show? on what channel?
Quoting michiganmom116:I used to get Fox Business and I watched a few of Dave Ramsey's shows, but we don't get that channel any longer. I don't watch any other financial shows.
I used to watch Suze Orman... until one day she wouldn't let this guy get a dog. He was single, paid off house, like $200k in savings, no debt, steady job..... his pure bread dog died the year before and he wanted another one because he was lonely. "NO NO NO!" she yelled. "You cannot afford a dog... vet bills, food... blah blah blah... you should put that $1,500 in savings".
The man was lonely and wanted a dog. At first we laughed, but when she went on DH got mad.... we haven't watch her since. The way she talked to that man was ridiculous... I don't think she has ever told anyone yes... to something they wanted.... she only says yes if the person wants to invest. Some things are more important than money. A dog, family trip or an unforgetable experience will bring you more happiness than a pile of money.
To me balance is important... if you are not doing something to reward yourself for your hard work... then why bother. I agree more with Dave Ramsey's approach. "Do something fun with 25% of any windfall and save the rest." That, I can do.
He had one on Fox Business Channel.
Quoting Luv.My.Kidz:Dave has a show? on what channel?
Quoting michiganmom116:I used to get Fox Business and I watched a few of Dave Ramsey's shows, but we don't get that channel any longer. I don't watch any other financial shows.
Quoting FindersKeepers:I used to watch Suze Orman... until one day she wouldn't let this guy get a dog. He was single, paid off house, like $200k in savings, no debt, steady job..... his pure bread dog died the year before and he wanted another one because he was lonely. "NO NO NO!" she yelled. "You cannot afford a dog... vet bills, food... blah blah blah... you should put that $1,500 in savings".
The man was lonely and wanted a dog. At first we laughed, but when she went on DH got mad.... we haven't watch her since. The way she talked to that man was ridiculous... I don't think she has ever told anyone yes... to something they wanted.... she only says yes if the person wants to invest. Some things are more important than money. A dog, family trip or an unforgetable experience will bring you more happiness than a pile of money.
To me balance is important... if you are not doing something to reward yourself for your hard work... then why bother. I agree more with Dave Ramsey's approach. "Do something fun with 25% of any windfall and save the rest." That, I can do.
AGREE!!!!!!!!
JOB!!!
- HeatherNYC
on Jul. 31, 2012 at 12:00 AM