(Adam Hirsch)
Our government spent $11 trillion bailing out banks and major companies. Middle class Americans want to know: where’s our bailout? For the next nine weeks, Beth Kobliner will cover everything middle class Americans need to know about bailing yourself out: from how to set financial priorities, to making the most out of tax time, to improving a credit score, to saving for your kids’ colleges. Because at the end of the day, the only one who can bail you out ... is you.
The first step in taking charge of your financial life is figuring out where you want to go. That may sound obvious, but it’s difficult because people just don’t want to ask for help when they need it. It’s not just Americans, it’s universal. In fact, a British psychologist found that one in seven people would prefer a visit to the dentist rather than seeing a financial planner.
We're running a 10-week series we're calling the Do-It-Yourself Bailout. This week we're looking at why it's so hard to talk about money issues. What about your personal finances do you find it hardest to share with other people? Is it how much debt you have? How much you get paid?
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The show is a co-production of WNYC Radio and Public Radio International, in collaboration with The BBC World Service, New York Times Radio and WGBH Boston.
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