For Richer or For Poorer - Production & Contact Info (original) (raw)

Now with two children (one preschool aged and one infant), Paula and David have been in a common law relationship for eighteen years. Their money problems have stemmed largely from David's uncontrolled habit of shopping online, most ...See moreNow with two children (one preschool aged and one infant), Paula and David have been in a common law relationship for eighteen years. Their money problems have stemmed largely from David's uncontrolled habit of shopping online, most specifically for stereo equipment and sporting goods. David doesn't pay attention to money issues so he never fully understands the extent of their money problems. Paula doesn't learn about his purchases until they have arrived in the house. In rebellion, Paula goes out and shops for things for herself. Their consumer debt sits at 56,000,withnothingtoshowforit.Theyareevenignoringabout56,000, with nothing to show for it. They are even ignoring about 56,000,withnothingtoshowforit.Theyareevenignoringabout20,000 of that debt, which has since gone to collections. They have gone bankrupt before, which led to them losing their condo. Paula has already left him once before, and is contemplating doing so again as she does not want to place their two children at risk. Gail wants to show them what it feels like to have the weight of debt lifted from their lives. David has to take responsibility for budgeting to truly see where their money should be going. They have to find alternative less expensive hobbies to shopping. And Gail wants them to make a financial vow to each other in front of family and friends. What Paula and David decide to do with that final challenge shows how much they have embraced the entire process with Gail, and where they see their future headed. Written by Huggo See less