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Old 07-27-2007, 03:04 PM   #1
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I'm reading the book "Maxed Out" right now that is based on the movie.
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It is FREAKING me out! Has anyone else seen the movie or read the book?
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Old 07-27-2007, 03:06 PM   #2
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Give us a synopsis, I have never heard of it.
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Old 07-27-2007, 03:08 PM   #3
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I've never heard of the book or movie either. What is it about?
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Old 07-27-2007, 03:10 PM   #4
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If you got 10 minutes watch this interview from Nightline which describes it really well.

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Old 07-27-2007, 03:15 PM   #5
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I would be REALLY interested in reading the book and/or watching that movie. We have learned soooo much from our FPU class about the credit card companies. We DESPISE them now, since we've learned so much about their practices. I can't wait for the day that we no longer have to deal with them.
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Old 07-27-2007, 03:32 PM   #6
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Wow! That just makes me so angry! I am so glad we never fell into that trap.

Just a reminder that we need to teach our children how to avoid debt, too!
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Old 07-27-2007, 03:35 PM   #7
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Darn, our library doesn't have the book.
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Oh man! cant wait to see that. Is that morgan spurlock's brother? (supersize me?)

its funny how the focus is on the bad bad creditors. what about the people going deeper and deeper? our generation feels they need to live like what we see on tv and we are all entitled to do so! aghhh! really pointed out in the book "generation me" if you are looking for another good read.
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Old 07-27-2007, 08:02 PM   #9
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I just put it on reserve. Thanks.
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Old 07-27-2007, 09:43 PM   #10
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Thanks for posting about this, it looks like a must see movie (even for my teen daughter!) and a good read.
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