United States treasurer Anna Escobedo Cabral believes that soap operas can serve as a valuable tool for educating the masses about financial literacy. According to The New York Times, "Ms. Cabral said last week that her department is talking to producers of English- and Spanish-language soap operas about weaving financial education issues into story lines. Telemundo, the Spanish-language television network owned by NBC Universal, has indicated that it would be willing to incorporate such information into its telenovelas, she said."
What a great idea! Given that money woes are widely seen as a cause of relationship strife, there's plenty of drama to be found with financial issues. Here are a few of my ideas for money-related subplots in daytime soaps. Hollywood producers: If you're looking to hire me, contact AOL for my number: ;)
What a great idea! Given that money woes are widely seen as a cause of relationship strife, there's plenty of drama to be found with financial issues. Here are a few of my ideas for money-related subplots in daytime soaps. Hollywood producers: If you're looking to hire me, contact AOL for my number: ;)
- A hunky young male model attempts suicide after his phone rings day and night with angry collection agencies looking for a piece of the $50,000 in credit card debt he has run up. After his girlfriend finds him unconscious and rushes him to the hospital, she tells him she loves him for who he is, and that he doesn't need to spend like a drunken sailor on shore leave to be an amazing person.
- Enrique and Jennifer's relationship hits the rocks after Jennifer becomes a distributor for a multi-level marketing company. Enrique is convinced it's a scam, but Jennifer spends all her time listening to motivational tapes and drives their friends away with her constant sales pitches.
- Krystal finds out her boyfriend is embezzling at his job, and doesn't know what to do.
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