Uncommon Money News Round Up: “Alledgedly Fake” House Hunters Edition
| June 20, 2012 | Posted by Roshawn Watson under Uncategorized |
By: Roshawn Watson
Although I rarely catch an episode now, my wife and I have watched countless episodes of HGTV’s House Hunters over the years. Now, I know reality TV is a misnomer, but for some reason, I didn’t think a show about families searching for their next home needed to be staged. Forgive my naivety. Please find that article along with some other goodies below.
UMN Round Up
My Tweeps had a strong response to this article (important for “self-publishers/indie authors”) Amazon Digital Markup: 129,000% (via Andrew Hyde – some strong language)
Marc did it again with this powerful post: 10 Things You Must Give up to be Successful
(Marc and Angel)
People say that the economy is suffering, but this guy is selling $450 pizzas! (Yahoo News)
Am I wrong for feeling slightly defrauded because HGTV’s House Hunters is allegedly fake? (Yahoo News)
When many approach savings and investing, the heart is willing, but the flesh is so weak. Daisy has a solution with Trick Yourself Into Saving Money (Add Vodka)
I haven’t discussed insurance for a while, but it is still an important part of your financial plan. Do You Need Insurance (The Money Principle)
Kevin shares his journey as a full-time freelancer. Freelancing Revenue Report: First 3 Months In The Trenches (Invest It Wisely)
I love articles about passion, so this one caught my attention. What Should You Do (via Krant Cents)
Shilpan is a REALLY nice guy, and he wrote an interesting post last month about: The Secret to Becoming Rich (Street Smart Finance)
Summer is here, so Average Joe is sharing 5 Summer Activities to Create Money Savvy Kids
(Free Financial Advisor)
Below are Some Carnivals That I Have Participated In:
Carnival of Financial Camaraderie
Carnival of Financial Camaraderie #35 (My University Money)
Carnival of Financial Camaraderie #36 (Smart Money Guides) Editor’s Pick
Carnival of Personal Finance
Carnival of Personal Finance #363 Never Forget (Good Financial Cents)
Carnival of Personal Finance #364 The Art of PF Blogging Edition (One Cent at a Time)
Carnival of Personal Finance #365 Miami Edition (Thirty Six Months)
Carnival of Personal Finance #365 Miami Edition (Economy Freak)
Carnival of Personal Finance #366 (Nerd Wallet) Editor’s Pick
Yakezie Carnival
Yakezie Carnival: Birthday Edition (20s Finances)
Yakezie Carnival: Sushi Edition (Free Ticket to Japan)
Yakezie Carnival: Arachnophobia Edition (See Debt Run)
Totally Money Carnival
Totally Money Carnival – All The Good Shows Are Coming Back Edition (American Debt Project)
Thank you for the kind words and mention Shawn! I love your blog and writings as I am also a big believer in personal growth to improve all areas of your life including finances.
Anytime man! You walk a narrow line between PF and personal development 🙂 I hope you have a fabulous weekend.
Thanks for the links, I really appreciate it. My wife and I love House Hunters International. I don't even care that it is staged because I still get to see homes around the world. BTW, my daughter told me it was fake 2 years ago. A friend of a friend participated on one of their shows. It doesn't matter.
We like the original better, but I guess the whole staging thing surprised me a little just because I think it would be very easy to disclosed without diminishing the brand. There was no reason for the deceit.
I'm not surprised when anything on tv is fake anymore, but I still pretend it's all real for added entertainment value.
-M
That is a good point. There is virtually no reason to get surprised anymore. Lesson learned.
Thanks for the include, Roshawn, it's much appreciated. I guess all of these reality shows are staged to an extent — after all, they know they're on camera. 😉
Anytime Kevin. You are right! I need to keep that in mind before attributing ANY degree reality to ANY reality show moving forward.
Especially when the in-laws are demanding it. What a crock.