WEBVTT 00:01.200 --> 00:05.766 align:left position:40% line:89% size:50% ♪ 00:06.366 --> 00:08.066 align:left position:30% line:89% size:60% >> In 1985, the 00:09.433 --> 00:11.800 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% representatives who were on the Banking committee said 00:12.833 --> 00:13.866 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% every credit card should be burned 00:14.700 --> 00:15.966 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% because they could foresee 00:17.266 --> 00:18.433 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% that within the next five, six, seven, eight years 00:19.600 --> 00:20.400 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% that this was going to become totally 00:21.733 --> 00:23.200 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% an unhandle-able situation and that has occurred 00:24.333 --> 00:25.000 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% Bill Terrell> Today on the Caravan, 00:25.866 --> 00:27.133 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% working our way out of debt. 00:28.200 --> 00:30.800 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% Also a promising career opportunity. 00:31.566 --> 00:33.133 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% >> There are a number, 00:34.266 --> 00:36.000 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% a good number of career possibilities 00:37.333 --> 00:39.733 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% in health and fitness, now and definitely more 00:40.466 --> 00:40.900 align:left position:20% line:89% size:70% so in the future. 00:42.000 --> 00:42.666 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% Bill> Hi,and welcome to this edition 00:43.433 --> 00:44.666 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% of the Job Man Caravan. 00:45.766 --> 00:46.466 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% I'm Bill Terrell, those features 00:47.566 --> 00:48.400 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% and much more for you this week. 00:49.300 --> 00:49.833 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% We have Toliver's Mane Event 00:51.200 --> 00:52.133 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% in Columbia, South Carolina, where a little later 00:53.400 --> 00:54.133 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% we'll be talking with some of the people here. 00:55.633 --> 00:57.666 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% But first, on to the nation's capital, Washington, D.C., 00:58.533 --> 00:59.766 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% and the special doll show. 01:00.733 --> 01:03.266 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% (indiscernible conversations) 01:04.466 --> 01:05.700 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% >> You have to be extra nice to your grandma. 01:06.600 --> 01:07.900 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% (indiscernible conversations) 01:08.533 --> 01:09.066 align:left position:30% line:89% size:60% >> Extra nice. 01:09.500 --> 01:14.166 align:left position:40% line:89% size:50% ♪ 01:17.700 --> 01:19.333 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% Patricia Bennett> Today there are dolls available 01:20.066 --> 01:21.400 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% which look like us. 01:22.266 --> 01:22.900 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% But this variety, unfortunately, 01:24.000 --> 01:25.933 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% is available only in limited areas. 01:27.166 --> 01:28.700 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% This doll show and sale in Washington, D.C. 01:30.000 --> 01:31.900 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% is one of just a few held throughout the country, 01:33.366 --> 01:33.700 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% Melinda Saunders> So I found there's a need to bring all 01:34.833 --> 01:35.566 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% of these doll artists and promoters 01:36.300 --> 01:37.100 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% and collectors together 01:38.466 --> 01:40.866 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% to see the wide array of talent that we have among us. 01:42.100 --> 01:43.800 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% These artists of Afro American artists, 01:44.900 --> 01:45.500 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% and the features that they bring out 01:46.266 --> 01:47.866 align:left position:20% line:89% size:70% represent our features. 01:49.400 --> 01:51.700 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% Because if you look on any of these tables, you'll see a doll 01:52.866 --> 01:53.800 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% that resembles someone that you know 01:55.166 --> 01:56.166 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% or someone that you grew up with, or an older person 01:57.300 --> 01:58.200 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% that you knew somewhere along the way. 01:59.566 --> 02:00.866 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% Bennett> There were antique dolls in perfect shape. 02:02.366 --> 02:05.033 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% Rag doll of every sort, and dolls all dressed up in garb, 02:06.100 --> 02:07.400 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% representative of the motherland. 02:08.666 --> 02:10.033 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% And the doll that's almost six years old now 02:10.633 --> 02:11.700 align:left position:30% line:89% size:60% is Baby Whitney. 02:13.166 --> 02:16.433 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% Mel and Loretta Whitfield brought Baby Whitney to life. 02:17.800 --> 02:18.033 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% Melvin Whitfield> So we want to integrate two things. 02:18.766 --> 02:20.033 align:left position:20% line:89% size:70% One with African history 02:21.100 --> 02:22.433 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% and the African American experience. 02:23.900 --> 02:25.233 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% And so what we did, we use what is called the guava doll, 02:26.533 --> 02:27.800 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% which is a circular disc, and then on top of that, 02:29.066 --> 02:30.333 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% features of a black child, are superimposed. 02:31.700 --> 02:34.033 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% There's a noted African art historian in New York, 02:34.966 --> 02:36.333 align:left position:40% line:83% size:50% a sister named Rosalind Jeffries, 02:37.066 --> 02:37.433 align:left position:20% line:89% size:70% and she was instrumental 02:38.500 --> 02:39.466 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% in developing this doll's face, 02:40.800 --> 02:41.766 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% because what we attempted to do, rather than say 02:43.000 --> 02:44.300 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% that black is beautiful, we wanted to show it. 02:45.533 --> 02:46.333 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% And we wanted the world to be proud about it. 02:47.300 --> 02:48.700 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% So we integrated an African doll 02:49.966 --> 02:51.600 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% with expressions of African American children. 02:52.900 --> 02:53.333 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% We went to the extent of rooting the hair in 02:54.066 --> 02:54.733 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% so it's washable. 02:55.600 --> 02:55.766 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% The majority of the dolls 02:56.966 --> 02:58.333 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% here on the market today cannot be washed. 02:59.566 --> 03:01.033 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% It is very straight and very fine hair. 03:01.900 --> 03:02.233 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% Once it gets near water or soap, 03:03.600 --> 03:05.833 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% it shrinks and the kid can never comb it out again. 03:07.300 --> 03:08.233 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% The other thing that we did, we developed flexible joints 03:09.366 --> 03:10.666 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% on our dolls' arms and legs because 03:12.000 --> 03:12.666 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% in testing the dolls out, the first thing to pop 03:13.533 --> 03:14.333 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% those is the arm or the leg. 03:15.700 --> 03:16.866 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% We wanted a product that would last for several years. 03:18.233 --> 03:19.366 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% So out of that, we came up with the name Baby Whitney 03:19.966 --> 03:21.500 align:left position:30% line:89% size:60% for Whitty Kids. 03:22.566 --> 03:23.066 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% And out of that we developed a wedding, 03:23.900 --> 03:25.133 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% a wedding platinum series. 03:26.566 --> 03:28.733 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% We developed African designs specifically based on the 03:29.566 --> 03:30.300 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% countries that we imported 03:31.366 --> 03:32.966 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% and had fabrics designed for our dolls, 03:34.000 --> 03:35.233 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% because we wanted to show history 03:36.466 --> 03:37.600 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% that is past a history that is contemporary 03:38.666 --> 03:39.266 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% and experiences which are occurring 03:40.166 --> 03:40.700 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% in African-American settings. 03:42.166 --> 03:43.733 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% Bennett> We want dolls that look like our beautiful children, 03:45.133 --> 03:47.333 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% that's evident by our turnout at this show and sale. 03:48.233 --> 03:48.900 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% Melinda Saunders has made this 03:49.966 --> 03:51.600 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% an annual event in Washington, D.C. 03:52.666 --> 03:53.166 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% she hopes more people throughout 03:54.100 --> 03:55.300 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% the country will get involved, 03:56.700 --> 03:58.666 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% allowing these capable artists to market their talents 03:59.833 --> 04:01.600 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% while we reap the wonderful benefits 04:02.666 --> 04:04.300 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% for the Caravan in our nation's capital, 04:05.666 --> 04:06.600 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% I'm Patricia Bennett. Melvin> She's not for everybody. 04:07.833 --> 04:08.533 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% She's only for people who love themselves. 04:09.733 --> 04:10.533 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% ("The Greatest Gift of All" Whitney Houston) 04:10.966 --> 04:15.633 align:left position:40% line:89% size:50% ♪ 04:18.666 --> 04:22.600 align:left position:40% line:89% size:50% ♪ 04:23.033 --> 04:25.800 align:left position:40% line:89% size:50% ♪ 04:27.066 --> 04:27.666 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% Bill> You're watching the "Job Man Caravan", 04:28.833 --> 04:28.966 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% where we know that it's very important 04:29.800 --> 04:30.200 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% that our young people feel 04:30.966 --> 04:32.166 align:left position:20% line:89% size:70% good about themselves. 04:33.700 --> 04:35.866 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% A little later in the program, working yourself out of debt. 04:36.800 --> 04:37.466 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% A few weeks ago on the caravan, 04:38.233 --> 04:38.666 align:left position:20% line:89% size:70% it was very disturbing 04:39.866 --> 04:40.800 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% to find out that so many of our young people 04:41.966 --> 04:43.333 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% fear the violence that surrounds them. 04:44.833 --> 04:46.666 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% Here at Tolliver's Main Event in Columbia, South Carolina, 04:48.000 --> 04:49.366 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% we ask some of the people here what they felt can 04:50.666 --> 04:52.266 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% and should be done to protect our young people 04:53.433 --> 04:54.966 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% from the violence that surrounds them. 04:56.133 --> 04:56.533 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% Barber> We, as residents in the community, 04:57.266 --> 04:57.866 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% have to make certain 04:59.400 --> 05:01.500 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% that we work together to keep the violence out our community 05:02.233 --> 05:03.800 align:left position:20% line:89% size:70% and, help each other 05:05.100 --> 05:07.566 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% as parents to help raise children in the community. 05:08.866 --> 05:10.666 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% We have to step forward, put our self on the line, 05:11.566 --> 05:12.366 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% our lives on the line and say, 05:13.666 --> 05:14.666 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% this is not going to happen in our community. 05:16.166 --> 05:19.333 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% >> First of all, I think we as parents need to get control 05:20.700 --> 05:24.433 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% of our kids' activities after school and on weekends. 05:25.600 --> 05:30.166 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% We need to, get involved in community 05:31.466 --> 05:33.266 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% development further things for the kids to do. 05:34.600 --> 05:37.166 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% Barber> Basically, I think what we need to do is 05:38.266 --> 05:40.066 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% get some kind of community activities 05:41.433 --> 05:43.966 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% that involve our youth afterschool and on weekends, 05:45.233 --> 05:46.733 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% because we have a lot of our young are here 05:47.466 --> 05:49.833 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% that are 17, 18, 19, 05:51.200 --> 05:54.300 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% And so forth that think they have the minds of adults, 05:55.200 --> 05:56.966 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% and they perform like babies. 05:58.300 --> 06:00.533 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% >> I think our males have to take a stand forward 06:01.866 --> 06:02.333 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% and get out in the community and tell our young ones 06:03.433 --> 06:03.733 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% where they are wrong and show them 06:04.833 --> 06:05.400 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% that we got to be better examples. 06:06.633 --> 06:07.566 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% Our churches are going to have to get involved, 06:08.666 --> 06:11.600 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% our schools, the neighborhood itself. 06:12.433 --> 06:13.333 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% >> We got to get control. 06:14.266 --> 06:17.966 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% We got to show them the way. 06:19.433 --> 06:21.666 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% We got to stand up and start doing things the right way, 06:22.700 --> 06:23.233 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% and in turn, our children will 06:24.100 --> 06:26.033 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% see this and follow in line. 06:27.566 --> 06:29.866 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% >> In order to get rid of the problems of drug and violence, 06:30.500 --> 06:31.133 align:left position:30% line:89% size:60% I believe that 06:32.466 --> 06:34.500 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% it's going to take an effort from the home first, 06:35.333 --> 06:35.933 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% that we've got to let our 06:37.366 --> 06:39.000 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% children know the importance of not to deal with drugs. 06:39.733 --> 06:41.000 align:left position:20% line:89% size:70% And from there, we, 06:42.133 --> 06:42.800 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% the next step will be go to church, 06:44.133 --> 06:46.266 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% get our young folk involved in church activities 06:47.300 --> 06:48.166 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% that will take up some of the time 06:49.400 --> 06:51.866 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% that they have to go out and do various things. 06:53.200 --> 06:54.100 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% Bill> Some very good and thought provoking responses 06:54.700 --> 06:55.566 align:left position:30% line:89% size:60% on the Caravan. 06:56.633 --> 06:58.133 align:left position:40% line:83% size:50% And now working our way out of debt 06:59.233 --> 07:00.733 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% and bettering our financial situation. 07:02.233 --> 07:03.866 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% Patricia Bennett> For years now, some of us have had that 07:04.933 --> 07:06.033 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% things are going to get better attitude, 07:07.333 --> 07:08.500 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% an attitude, which has prompted us to buy now, 07:09.833 --> 07:12.066 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% hoping we'll be able to pay later, but all too soon, 07:13.500 --> 07:15.633 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% later is now and our pockets still aren't overflowing. 07:16.700 --> 07:17.566 align:left position:40% line:83% size:50% Instead, the economy has experienced 07:18.333 --> 07:19.533 align:left position:20% line:89% size:70% a significant downturn 07:20.900 --> 07:23.833 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% and we're left with yesterday's and today's bills. 07:25.100 --> 07:25.266 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% Mary Wilson> The 90s, unfortunately, will be 07:26.133 --> 07:27.166 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% probably the decade of debt. 07:28.266 --> 07:30.266 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% We as consumers are totally overloaded 07:31.100 --> 07:31.333 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% with choices that we made 07:32.400 --> 07:34.166 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% in the late 70s and through the 80s. 07:35.400 --> 07:37.833 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% We're talking about $704 billion right now 07:39.033 --> 07:41.600 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% in consumer credit debt. Bennett> Ms Wilson says 07:42.733 --> 07:44.733 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% this does not include mortgage debt. 07:45.800 --> 07:47.300 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% So how do we get out from under, 07:48.033 --> 07:48.800 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% according to Ms Wilson, 07:50.133 --> 07:52.000 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% first, take a good look at your financial situation. 07:52.933 --> 07:53.266 align:left position:40% line:83% size:50% Wilson> This is by sitting down 07:54.233 --> 07:55.600 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% writing out in black and white, 07:56.700 --> 07:57.800 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% every single person that you owe, 07:58.533 --> 07:59.500 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% the amount that you owe, 08:00.466 --> 08:00.766 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% and approximately how much the 08:01.666 --> 08:02.266 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% monthly payments are running. 08:03.333 --> 08:03.700 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% This will give you a better idea, 08:04.533 --> 08:05.000 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% and I think many consumers 08:06.066 --> 08:06.633 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% that I talk with are very surprised. 08:07.200 --> 08:07.800 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% Like Mary, 08:08.833 --> 08:09.900 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% I was 28 thousand or 38 thousand, 08:11.000 --> 08:12.000 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% or 48 thousand dollars in debt when 08:13.466 --> 08:15.500 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% they were assuming the debt was maybe 15 or 16 thousand. 08:16.400 --> 08:17.000 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% So finding out where you are, 08:17.833 --> 08:19.066 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% is the number one process. 08:20.133 --> 08:20.633 align:left position:40% line:83% size:50% Bennett> Where do you go from there? 08:21.733 --> 08:22.733 align:left position:40% line:83% size:50% Wilson> What are our living expenses? 08:23.500 --> 08:23.966 align:left position:20% line:89% size:70% House payment or rent? 08:25.200 --> 08:27.466 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% Utilities, groceries, gas, car insurance, 08:28.166 --> 08:29.300 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% taxes on vehicles. 08:30.533 --> 08:32.500 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% Where are we on a personal level, on a living, 08:33.900 --> 08:36.000 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% on a day to day basis, getting that information down. 08:36.733 --> 08:37.200 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% Then once we get A, 08:38.033 --> 08:39.000 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% which is a consumer debt, 08:40.300 --> 08:41.633 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% along with B, which is your a living expense, 08:42.933 --> 08:44.566 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% we measure that against C, which is the income. 08:45.700 --> 08:46.166 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% This is where the problem comes in. 08:47.466 --> 08:49.133 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% Not enough income to cover both those obligations. 08:50.066 --> 08:50.400 align:left position:40% line:83% size:50% Bennett> So what does a person do 08:51.433 --> 08:51.800 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% when they don't have enough income 08:53.133 --> 08:53.933 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% to cover the obligations? Wilson> It's time then 08:55.133 --> 08:56.633 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% to do a complete assessment of a situation. 08:57.366 --> 08:57.800 align:left position:20% line:89% size:70% Do we have creditors 08:59.033 --> 09:00.133 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% that can take reduced or lowered payments? 09:01.233 --> 09:01.800 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% What can we do with the living expense 09:02.933 --> 09:04.566 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% to reduce the overall month to month 09:05.300 --> 09:06.166 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% or day to day expenses? 09:07.566 --> 09:08.400 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% Bennett> Today, most financial experts will tell you 09:09.766 --> 09:11.866 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% to get rid of as much credit card debt as possible. 09:12.466 --> 09:13.400 align:left position:30% line:89% size:60% Paying up to 21% 09:14.266 --> 09:14.900 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% interest on credit card charges 09:16.000 --> 09:17.566 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% is wreaking havoc on your budget. 09:18.633 --> 09:19.100 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% And if you've got several cards, 09:19.833 --> 09:20.900 align:left position:20% line:89% size:70% get rid of most of them. 09:22.300 --> 09:24.033 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% Having fewer credit cards will mean less temptation, 09:25.333 --> 09:27.200 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% and your credit picture will actually look better. 09:28.266 --> 09:30.233 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% Wilson> In 1985, the representatives 09:31.333 --> 09:33.366 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% who were on the banking committee said 09:34.400 --> 09:35.366 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% every credit card should be burned 09:36.200 --> 09:37.466 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% because they could foresee 09:38.766 --> 09:39.966 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% that within the next five, six, seven, eight years, 09:40.866 --> 09:41.033 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% that this was going to become 09:42.066 --> 09:43.366 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% totally an unhandle-able situation 09:44.133 --> 09:45.066 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% and that has occurred. 09:46.233 --> 09:47.033 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% I would suggest to people, number one, 09:48.366 --> 09:49.400 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% they need to start eliminating their credit debt. 09:50.733 --> 09:52.433 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% As one representative said, hold the credit card 09:53.366 --> 09:54.300 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% up to the mirror beside your face 09:55.233 --> 09:56.066 align:left position:40% line:83% size:50% and say, who is in control here? 09:57.233 --> 09:57.700 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% You know, make a realistic thing here. 09:58.766 --> 09:59.733 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% Is the plastic in control or you? 10:01.066 --> 10:03.866 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% Obviously with $704 billion worth of consumer debt, 10:04.933 --> 10:06.366 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% the credit cards have taken over control. 10:07.600 --> 10:10.033 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% So being able to stop, look at a situation, 10:11.233 --> 10:13.166 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% make some decisions, start eliminating cards 10:14.100 --> 10:15.000 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% because it's not paying off debt 10:16.333 --> 10:18.133 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% when you pay minimum payments for approximately 10:19.233 --> 10:20.100 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% 3 or 4 months and then turn right 10:21.333 --> 10:22.500 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% back around and use the credit card again, 10:23.700 --> 10:24.700 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% the balance is right back where it was, 10:26.066 --> 10:29.100 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% with interest rate at 21.9%, and you're only paying 10:30.166 --> 10:31.466 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% a very minimum, say, 3% of that debt. 10:32.300 --> 10:33.033 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% Then half of the payments 10:34.500 --> 10:35.600 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% you're making is interest, and the only the other half 10:36.600 --> 10:37.400 align:left position:40% line:83% size:50% is going against the principle. 10:38.900 --> 10:40.600 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% This is why the debt is not coming down any whatsoever. 10:41.500 --> 10:41.933 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% It's like a revolving door. 10:43.366 --> 10:45.100 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% Bennett> Credit has gotten a lot of us into trouble. 10:46.433 --> 10:46.933 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% We are stretched beyond our financial limits, 10:48.333 --> 10:50.233 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% as indicated by the increased number of bankruptcies. 10:51.566 --> 10:53.266 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% But bankruptcy should be the absolute last option. 10:54.400 --> 10:55.700 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% If possible, try to work something out 10:56.466 --> 10:57.000 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% with your creditors. 10:58.300 --> 10:58.966 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% Wilson> Creditors will work with consumers. 11:00.333 --> 11:00.700 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% I have been with consumer credit counseling 11:01.400 --> 11:02.366 align:left position:20% line:89% size:70% now for 13 years. 11:03.733 --> 11:04.766 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% I have had very few creditors who said, no, Mary, 11:05.900 --> 11:06.766 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% we can't do this, we won't do this. 11:07.700 --> 11:09.366 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% But it has to be a workable plan. 11:10.500 --> 11:11.333 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% This is where the problem comes in. 11:12.433 --> 11:13.133 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% When you start making promises like 11:13.833 --> 11:14.733 align:left position:20% line:89% size:70% "Yes, sir. No sir" 11:15.933 --> 11:17.233 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% "I can work with you at X number of dollars." 11:18.466 --> 11:19.100 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% You proceed with this for a month or two, 11:20.333 --> 11:21.600 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% and because the plan is not well laid out, 11:23.100 --> 11:24.266 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% then suddenly you're saying I can't pay again this month, 11:25.000 --> 11:25.500 align:left position:20% line:89% size:70% then they have problems 11:26.966 --> 11:29.733 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% because you've made promises and commitments in the past. 11:30.333 --> 11:30.800 align:left position:30% line:89% size:60% If you sit down, 11:32.100 --> 11:33.133 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% do the assessment with the credit obligation, 11:34.166 --> 11:35.500 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% do your analysis of your financial 11:36.833 --> 11:38.266 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% on your living expense basis, then come up with 11:39.733 --> 11:41.000 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% I have X number of creditors. I owe X number of dollars 11:42.233 --> 11:43.700 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% to and get a feasible amount to each one. 11:45.033 --> 11:46.033 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% When I say feasible, it is not feasible to say, 11:47.366 --> 11:49.400 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% "I can only pay you $10 on a $2,000 credit card." 11:50.933 --> 11:52.600 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% Bennett> The challenge is to do the best with what you've got. 11:53.666 --> 11:54.600 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% But if ends still are not meeting, 11:56.066 --> 11:58.100 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% finding additional sources of income may be necessary. 11:59.200 --> 12:00.366 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% Essie Perkins turned her love of hats 12:01.233 --> 12:02.200 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% into a moneymaking venture. 12:03.433 --> 12:05.100 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% Essie Perkins> I started in 87 as a hobby. 12:07.033 --> 12:08.466 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% The reason I started at the time was 12:09.933 --> 12:12.900 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% because I was getting ready for a special occasion, church, 12:14.266 --> 12:16.600 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% and I had searched all over looking for something 12:17.833 --> 12:19.033 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% that was going to make me make a statement, 12:19.766 --> 12:21.333 align:left position:20% line:89% size:70% and I could find it. 12:22.666 --> 12:23.400 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% So I said, well, I know what I'm going to design 12:24.000 --> 12:24.633 align:left position:30% line:89% size:60% and make my own. 12:25.666 --> 12:25.933 align:left position:40% line:83% size:50% Bennett> This is my favorite color. 12:26.833 --> 12:27.433 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% Perkins> Yeah, that's pretty. 12:28.733 --> 12:29.066 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% You know what, Pat? you're going to like how look. 12:30.133 --> 12:30.400 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% When you see it, you're going to say, 12:31.133 --> 12:32.666 align:left position:20% line:89% size:70% Oh, I got to call Essie. 12:33.900 --> 12:35.333 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% Tell Essie, how well I look. I didn't know 12:36.100 --> 12:36.933 align:left position:20% line:89% size:70% I can look that good. 12:38.100 --> 12:38.633 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% Bennett> Ms. Perkins says it can take her 12:39.333 --> 12:39.966 align:left position:20% line:89% size:70% from 1 to 3 hours 12:41.133 --> 12:43.366 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% to complete a hat, but no two are the same. 12:44.600 --> 12:47.200 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% A customer can request a particular design 12:48.533 --> 12:51.066 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% or allow Ms Perkins' creativity to take charge. 12:52.166 --> 12:52.933 align:left position:40% line:83% size:50% Perkins> This is my first year full time. 12:54.300 --> 12:57.933 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% I just retired this June and now I'm going full time. 12:59.400 --> 13:02.500 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% I am also selling hats to my second location in Maryland. 13:03.600 --> 13:05.000 align:left position:40% line:83% size:50% Bennett> Hats by Essie came into being 13:06.166 --> 13:07.600 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% because Ms Perkins believes you should 13:08.366 --> 13:09.500 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% Perkins> Try anything 13:10.133 --> 13:11.000 align:left position:30% line:89% size:60% that you think 13:12.300 --> 13:13.600 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% will be something that you might enjoy doing, 13:14.700 --> 13:15.333 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% because you might have a hidden talent 13:16.566 --> 13:17.466 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% there and talent there and do not know it. 13:18.200 --> 13:19.700 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% So try give it a go. 13:21.133 --> 13:22.800 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% Bennett> Another source of income might be a part time job. 13:24.033 --> 13:25.066 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% Some businesses known to hire part timers 13:25.966 --> 13:27.133 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% include retail establishments, 13:28.300 --> 13:30.066 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% grocery stores, and fast food restaurants. 13:31.533 --> 13:33.233 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% An age old practice which could save money is bartering. 13:34.300 --> 13:34.733 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% In certain parts of the country, 13:35.766 --> 13:37.266 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% bartering is again getting popular. 13:38.500 --> 13:39.566 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% It's a system whereby money is not exchanged, 13:40.400 --> 13:42.600 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% but services or items are. 13:43.933 --> 13:44.200 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% Farihah Bakr> Everybody has something to offer. 13:45.366 --> 13:46.166 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% We all are blessed with certain skills 13:47.466 --> 13:48.500 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% and certain talents, you know, certain services 13:49.733 --> 13:50.800 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% and goods that we can provide each other, 13:52.166 --> 13:53.900 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% you know, and we can do this without having to deal 13:54.633 --> 13:55.466 align:left position:20% line:89% size:70% with money at all. 13:56.966 --> 13:59.000 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% Bennett> Farihah has been bothering for many years now. 14:00.500 --> 14:02.366 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% Bakr> When my children were small, especially when I, 14:03.500 --> 14:05.533 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% used to trade babysitting services, 14:06.700 --> 14:07.800 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% you know, for other things, you know, 14:09.100 --> 14:11.466 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% whatever it might be like, maybe a basket of fruit, 14:12.666 --> 14:14.433 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% you know, or the groceries for this week. 14:15.833 --> 14:16.400 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% Bennett> Farihah says most of the bartering she does 14:17.000 --> 14:17.933 align:left position:30% line:89% size:60% is with friends. 14:18.800 --> 14:19.700 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% Bakr> Amongst us, you know, 14:21.066 --> 14:23.333 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% we know that all of our needs are being taken care of. 14:24.366 --> 14:25.233 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% You know, somebody may bake bread, 14:26.333 --> 14:28.000 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% another person may be a seamstress. 14:29.033 --> 14:29.800 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% Somebody else does carpentry work, 14:31.033 --> 14:32.266 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% you know, somebody else has different skills, 14:33.600 --> 14:34.000 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% you know, that they are that they are providing. 14:34.433 --> 14:36.833 align:left position:40% line:89% size:50% ♪ 14:38.033 --> 14:38.433 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% Bennett> Maybe you can set up a bartering system 14:39.200 --> 14:39.666 align:left position:20% line:89% size:70% in your neighborhood. 14:40.833 --> 14:42.366 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% A good way to start, have a swap party, 14:43.700 --> 14:44.166 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% plan to get together for your friends and neighbors, 14:45.233 --> 14:46.233 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% where you trade what you don't need 14:47.000 --> 14:47.866 align:left position:20% line:89% size:70% for what you do need. 14:48.700 --> 14:49.100 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% Another hurdle is learning 14:50.433 --> 14:52.566 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% to spend more wisely by taking care of what you have 14:53.333 --> 14:54.433 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% our cars, for example. 14:55.466 --> 14:56.033 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% Gerald Lancaster saved saves money 14:57.333 --> 14:58.700 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% by keeping his cars well maintained and doing 15:00.066 --> 15:01.800 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% most of the maintenance and minor repairs himself, 15:02.633 --> 15:03.566 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% changing oil, for example. 15:04.633 --> 15:06.933 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% He showed me how simple the process is. 15:07.966 --> 15:09.000 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% Lancaster> ...you want to get here 15:09.933 --> 15:10.633 align:left position:40% line:83% size:50% and see that you got enough room 15:12.133 --> 15:13.766 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% from your body to here to take to get underneath your car. 15:14.800 --> 15:14.966 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% So if you don't have enough room, 15:15.800 --> 15:16.166 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% you need to get you a jack 15:17.366 --> 15:19.433 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% and ... so you can get up underneath it. 15:20.766 --> 15:21.600 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% So once you do that, then you'll be able to see. 15:22.500 --> 15:23.466 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% Make sure your car is blocked. 15:24.500 --> 15:24.833 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% Make sure your car is not rolling. 15:26.033 --> 15:27.933 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% Block the car of the front and your back 15:29.033 --> 15:29.166 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% and make sure you car don't roll back 15:30.000 --> 15:30.900 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% when you jack the car up. 15:32.266 --> 15:34.100 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% And then after that you get and you're ready to go 15:35.000 --> 15:35.600 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% to see with you oil changing. 15:37.066 --> 15:39.166 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% So you go in, you want to take your oil plug loose first 15:40.466 --> 15:42.166 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% and then your oil out and let it run 15:43.333 --> 15:43.866 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% until it come all the way completely out. 15:44.733 --> 15:45.300 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% And then you go to your filter. 15:46.500 --> 15:47.200 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% If you realize your filter got oil in it. 15:48.100 --> 15:48.633 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% So you want to take that loose 15:49.500 --> 15:49.966 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% and then let that drain out. 15:51.000 --> 15:51.133 align:left position:40% line:83% size:50% Bennett> Now do you need to change 15:52.466 --> 15:53.433 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% your filter when you do your oil too? Lancaster> Yes. 15:54.933 --> 15:56.100 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% Bennett> So that's something else you need to have on hand 15:56.100 --> 15:57.233 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% is that filter. Lancaster> Your filter 15:57.233 --> 15:57.400 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% after you complete all the steps 15:58.500 --> 15:59.500 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% you got to go through in drainage. 16:00.933 --> 16:01.566 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% And make sure you have your oil pan here to catch that 16:02.266 --> 16:04.300 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% that oil come out. 16:05.433 --> 16:05.566 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% and then after you get through that, 16:06.500 --> 16:06.833 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% then you go back to the same 16:07.566 --> 16:08.566 align:left position:20% line:89% size:70% that you put it back on, 16:09.900 --> 16:11.300 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% put your plug back in first for your...for your..., 16:12.433 --> 16:14.000 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% then you put your oil filter back on 16:15.266 --> 16:15.933 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% and then you come in, you come back up here, 16:16.866 --> 16:17.566 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% then you want to open up to here. 16:18.433 --> 16:19.866 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% This is your place in here. 16:21.066 --> 16:21.866 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% This is where you going to put your oil in here. 16:22.633 --> 16:22.800 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% This is near the top. 16:23.800 --> 16:23.933 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% Most your engine's is on top. 16:25.000 --> 16:25.500 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% Most of some of them are on the side. 16:26.233 --> 16:27.466 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% A front wheel drive 16:28.633 --> 16:28.933 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% going to be on the front of you right here. 16:30.100 --> 16:31.533 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% The fresh oil in. So you got your oil, 16:32.133 --> 16:32.733 align:left position:30% line:89% size:60% your fresh oil. 16:33.900 --> 16:34.733 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% Make sure your oil go back in the same 16:36.066 --> 16:37.033 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% not trying to find no other place but that unit. 16:38.400 --> 16:39.900 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% If you don't know ask someone where your oil goes at. 16:40.666 --> 16:41.100 align:left position:20% line:89% size:70% Don't try to find it. 16:42.266 --> 16:42.666 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% So you place the oil here and we normally 16:43.533 --> 16:43.800 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% when you check your manual. 16:45.166 --> 16:46.966 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% If your manual book say four, you four put in it. 16:47.700 --> 16:48.766 align:left position:20% line:89% size:70% Do not overflow it. 16:50.233 --> 16:51.933 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% Bennett> So is it better to have a little less than too much? 16:53.066 --> 16:54.400 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% Lancaster> Always less to have less. 16:55.800 --> 16:57.900 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% Never want to get too much because you got pressure, 16:59.366 --> 17:01.900 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% and pressure can cause your engine really to get overheated. 17:02.966 --> 17:03.966 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% And also may cause some problems, 17:05.300 --> 17:06.866 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% such as blowing out from your valve cover gasket 17:07.900 --> 17:09.233 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% and then you will not realize it, 17:10.000 --> 17:10.633 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% if you did. And so,... 17:11.833 --> 17:12.800 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% about six months down the line if your car starts 17:13.866 --> 17:14.433 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% acting up as far as it's overheating. 17:15.600 --> 17:17.100 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% Say check your oil and you say, oil, in it, 17:18.200 --> 17:18.600 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% but you realize that you put too much 17:19.633 --> 17:19.800 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% and the car already overheated 17:21.033 --> 17:21.366 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% it's going to throw everything back out again. 17:22.733 --> 17:24.700 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% Bennett> Okay. So, you just put the oil in there, 17:25.866 --> 17:26.066 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% making sure you got the right amount. 17:27.566 --> 17:27.700 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% Lancaster> Right, and when you get through with that make sure 17:28.966 --> 17:30.233 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% your car's on a level like this one here is. 17:31.433 --> 17:33.033 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% So when you place oil back in your car, 17:34.233 --> 17:34.666 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% or whatever your book manual tell you to do, 17:35.533 --> 17:36.633 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% clean your stick off real good. 17:37.533 --> 17:38.466 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% Real goo clean your stick off 17:39.100 --> 17:39.333 align:left position:30% line:89% size:60% with your rag, 17:39.966 --> 17:41.400 align:left position:30% line:89% size:60% excuse my hand 17:42.900 --> 17:43.566 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% then you see if the sign says full right on the line here 17:44.800 --> 17:45.533 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% I don't know if you can see it, Bennett> Yeah. 17:47.033 --> 17:49.066 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% Lancaster> Then you want to go back here, facing the car. 17:50.233 --> 17:51.800 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% And so he's back down here. 17:52.933 --> 17:54.033 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% Make sure it goes all the way down. 17:55.166 --> 17:56.600 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% all the way down, then come back up 17:57.333 --> 17:57.833 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% and then look at it. 17:58.533 --> 17:59.066 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% Then it says full. 18:00.300 --> 18:00.433 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% Bennett> It's really a simple process. 18:01.666 --> 18:02.700 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% Lancaster> Yes. Yeah. Very simple process. 18:03.933 --> 18:06.600 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% Save a lot of money, by doing it yourself. 18:08.100 --> 18:09.100 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% Bennett> Changing the oil in your car is a simple process. 18:10.300 --> 18:11.666 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% But of course, you need to know your car 18:12.400 --> 18:13.166 align:left position:20% line:89% size:70% to do the job right, 18:14.100 --> 18:15.400 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% and you'll need some basic tools 18:16.300 --> 18:17.166 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% and even in these tight times, 18:18.233 --> 18:19.666 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% we must learn to pay ourselves first. 18:21.033 --> 18:23.366 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% Establishing a savings account is a must for all of us. 18:24.400 --> 18:24.966 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% Experts tell us we need to have an 18:26.166 --> 18:27.600 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% amount equal to a minimum of three months 18:28.533 --> 18:30.033 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% living expenses in our savings. 18:31.400 --> 18:32.400 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% Wilson> As a rule of thumb, a person needs to look 18:33.700 --> 18:36.666 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% at least 10% of their gross income per month. 18:37.500 --> 18:37.966 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% That is, before any taxes 18:39.066 --> 18:40.433 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% or anything come out at least 10%. 18:41.966 --> 18:44.166 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% Now, Mary, how can I take 10% of my income and put it aside? 18:45.233 --> 18:46.366 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% Starting very gradually and starting 18:47.566 --> 18:48.500 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% with the first step, which would be crawling, 18:50.000 --> 18:52.766 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% I will suggest that a person put aside 1% of that paycheck. 18:53.466 --> 18:53.900 align:left position:20% line:89% size:70% The next paycheck, 18:54.633 --> 18:56.566 align:left position:20% line:89% size:70% attempt to put aside 2%, 18:57.900 --> 19:00.266 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% the next paycheck to put aside 3%, and so forth. 19:01.366 --> 19:02.766 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% Getting into some positive habits, 19:03.800 --> 19:04.633 align:left position:40% line:83% size:50% payroll deduction is always good. 19:05.233 --> 19:05.800 align:left position:30% line:89% size:60% A lot of people, 19:07.000 --> 19:07.466 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% if you don't touch it and don't see it, 19:08.566 --> 19:09.466 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% you might let it stay a little longer. 19:10.366 --> 19:10.633 align:left position:40% line:83% size:50% Bennett> Robert Squirewell, 19:11.666 --> 19:13.033 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% takes financial planning seriously. 19:14.333 --> 19:16.700 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% A young family man he's been saving for many years 19:18.066 --> 19:19.766 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% Squirewell> In terms of savings, things that I've done, 19:20.800 --> 19:21.433 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% automatic savings that come out of 19:22.933 --> 19:25.533 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% your paycheck, things that you don't see, are a great help, 19:26.866 --> 19:29.500 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% joining a credit union, investing in savings bonds, 19:30.800 --> 19:32.433 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% and investing in company stock plans, those things. 19:33.833 --> 19:35.566 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% We have a tendency to live off of what we bring home, 19:36.166 --> 19:36.466 align:left position:30% line:89% size:60% what we see. 19:37.566 --> 19:38.366 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% If you never put your hands on it, 19:39.566 --> 19:40.300 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% then you won't have a problem with that. 19:41.400 --> 19:42.733 align:left position:40% line:83% size:50% Bennett> These difficult economic times 19:43.900 --> 19:44.766 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% seemingly will be with us for a while, 19:46.066 --> 19:47.800 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% but with or without times like these, suggestions 19:49.000 --> 19:51.533 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% from saving to bartering are good ideas. 19:52.133 --> 19:53.200 align:left position:30% line:89% size:60% For the Caravan, 19:53.966 --> 19:56.600 align:left position:20% line:89% size:70% I'm Patricia Bennett. 19:57.033 --> 19:58.600 align:left position:40% line:89% size:50% ♪ 20:00.033 --> 20:00.833 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% Terrell> Jim, I like that suggestion about bartering. 20:02.066 --> 20:03.266 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% How about trading a nice full shot of you 20:04.033 --> 20:04.633 align:left position:20% line:89% size:70% on the Job Man Caravan 20:05.900 --> 20:06.833 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% for this free haircut. Jim> Not today, Bill. 20:07.900 --> 20:08.533 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% Terrell> Oh oh! I figured he'd say that. 20:09.666 --> 20:10.400 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% While here at Tolliver's Mane Event, 20:11.733 --> 20:12.633 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% we asked some of the people how they are coping 20:13.700 --> 20:14.233 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% during these hard economic times 20:14.966 --> 20:15.700 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% and some suggestions 20:16.900 --> 20:18.566 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% for bettering their financial situation. 20:19.766 --> 20:19.900 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% Barber #1> One of the things I have done 20:21.033 --> 20:21.166 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% as far first, cut back on expenses. 20:22.466 --> 20:25.233 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% I have did an inventory of myself, and I looked 20:26.666 --> 20:27.033 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% at the things that I needed and things I didn't need. 20:28.333 --> 20:28.700 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% one of the things I found that I really didn't 20:29.933 --> 20:31.733 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% need at this present time is charge cards. 20:33.033 --> 20:34.800 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% I have several charge cards, but I have tore up 20:35.900 --> 20:36.533 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% all of them except one, a Master charge, 20:37.766 --> 20:38.633 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% and I only use that only on emergencies. 20:40.133 --> 20:43.066 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% Barber #2> I think what we need to do is, stick with the basics. 20:44.233 --> 20:46.133 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% I myself, who have never been one to, 20:47.066 --> 20:49.333 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% live a very extravagant life. 20:50.566 --> 20:52.833 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% I have, somewhat try to live within my means. 20:54.066 --> 20:55.400 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% What happens to a lot of us is that we will, 20:56.600 --> 20:58.733 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% make one paycheck and end up spending two. 21:00.166 --> 21:00.600 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% Barber #3> Some of the things that we need to do 21:01.966 --> 21:03.266 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% is definitely stay out of these department stores, 21:04.500 --> 21:05.333 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% you know, cut back on these credit cards. 21:06.700 --> 21:08.033 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% You know, it's not easy to deny yourself of something 21:09.333 --> 21:10.433 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% when you think that you rightfully deserve it. 21:11.266 --> 21:12.466 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% But in anything, you know, 21:13.700 --> 21:15.133 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% you have to make some sacrifices along the way. 21:16.400 --> 21:19.100 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% So those areas we must cut back on, you know, 21:19.966 --> 21:20.833 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% and try and save some money, 21:21.933 --> 21:22.866 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% if is no more than a dollar a day. 21:24.100 --> 21:24.566 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% Terrell> We're thankful for those suggestions 21:25.633 --> 21:26.966 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% on the Caravan, where we now take a look 21:28.066 --> 21:28.833 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% at a possible career opportunity. 21:29.266 --> 21:32.833 align:left position:40% line:89% size:50% ♪ 21:34.300 --> 21:35.800 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% Bennett> "Just do it", the commercials tell us, "Get fit" 21:36.533 --> 21:37.700 align:left position:20% line:89% size:70% and more of us are. 21:38.733 --> 21:39.400 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% But for many of us to get going 21:40.566 --> 21:41.700 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% and to keep going, we need motivators. 21:42.566 --> 21:43.600 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% We need professional help. 21:44.700 --> 21:45.400 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% And today, more and more careers 21:46.266 --> 21:47.166 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% in fitness are opening up. 21:48.300 --> 21:49.366 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% Dr. Russel Pate> Virtually every adult, 21:50.100 --> 21:52.366 align:left position:20% line:89% size:70% it's 99% of adults 21:53.000 --> 21:53.233 align:left position:30% line:89% size:60% report that 21:54.000 --> 21:54.433 align:left position:20% line:89% size:70% that they consider, 21:55.533 --> 21:57.633 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% exercise to be important to their health. 21:58.966 --> 22:00.733 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% But we know that, an awful lot of those same people 22:01.466 --> 22:02.100 align:left position:20% line:89% size:70% don't get much exercise. 22:03.266 --> 22:06.233 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% And so, that says to me that, people sense 22:06.933 --> 22:07.800 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% the need for this 22:08.900 --> 22:09.400 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% there are many of them that are not 22:10.566 --> 22:11.800 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% quite sure how to deal with that need. 22:12.700 --> 22:13.800 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% And, we feel that our students 22:14.633 --> 22:15.500 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% are prepared to help them. 22:16.566 --> 22:17.900 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% Mark Backus> There are a number, 22:19.000 --> 22:20.733 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% a good number of career possibilities 22:21.966 --> 22:24.466 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% in health and fitness, now and definitely more 22:25.166 --> 22:25.866 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% so in the future, 22:27.366 --> 22:30.066 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% because the fitness boom is something that has taken hold 22:31.266 --> 22:32.233 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% and I don't foresee it's going to loosen up. 22:33.433 --> 22:34.166 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% Bennett> Mark Backus is a fitness instructor 22:35.466 --> 22:37.200 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% for a corporation in Columbia, South Carolina. 22:38.466 --> 22:39.400 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% Colonial Life Insurance has a comprehensive 22:40.433 --> 22:41.333 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% fitness program for its employees, 22:42.700 --> 22:44.233 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% including aerobics classes. Throughout the country 22:45.433 --> 22:46.666 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% corporations are realizing the importance 22:47.700 --> 22:49.566 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% of fitness programs for employees. 22:51.000 --> 22:52.866 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% Backus> Companies such as Colonial Life and Accident 22:53.600 --> 22:54.033 align:left position:20% line:89% size:70% Insurance Company, 22:55.333 --> 22:56.866 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% which I work for also are getting definitely 22:57.633 --> 22:59.066 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% into the fitness craze. 22:59.866 --> 23:00.300 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% They realize that it's 23:01.633 --> 23:03.500 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% a big boom to their business to keep their employees 23:04.100 --> 23:05.200 align:left position:30% line:89% size:60% healthy and fit. 23:06.666 --> 23:08.700 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% The opportunity for exercise physiologist to be employed, 23:10.033 --> 23:11.666 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% yet the opportunity for nutritionist to be employed 23:12.533 --> 23:13.266 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% aerobics instructors again, 23:14.233 --> 23:15.400 align:left position:40% line:83% size:50% and also aerobic coordinators. 23:16.800 --> 23:17.266 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% Bennett> The option to become a fitness professional 23:17.966 --> 23:19.033 align:left position:20% line:89% size:70% is relatively new. 23:20.266 --> 23:21.266 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% Up until recent years, training for these jobs 23:22.100 --> 23:23.300 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% has been rather haphazard. 23:24.533 --> 23:26.866 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% But today one can major in fitness in college. 23:28.000 --> 23:28.833 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% At the University of South Carolina, 23:29.966 --> 23:30.466 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% the majors come under the Department 23:31.200 --> 23:32.433 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% of Exercise Science. 23:33.766 --> 23:36.333 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% Professor> There is, much increased demand for, 23:37.300 --> 23:39.033 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% professionally trained persons 23:40.100 --> 23:42.900 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% to deliver, those exercise programs, 23:44.200 --> 23:45.733 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% our undergraduate program in exercise science is, 23:47.200 --> 23:50.833 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% is designed to prepare those people, persons who can go into, 23:52.066 --> 23:55.300 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% really quite a wide range of settings and, 23:56.200 --> 23:57.200 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% evaluate persons with regard 23:57.966 --> 23:58.433 align:left position:20% line:89% size:70% to their, their current 23:59.833 --> 24:02.600 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% physical activity and physical fitness and design, 24:03.200 --> 24:03.833 align:left position:30% line:89% size:60% appropriate, 24:05.133 --> 24:08.033 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% safe and effective exercise programs for them. 24:09.100 --> 24:09.533 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% Bennett> Fitness professionals are needed 24:10.633 --> 24:11.733 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% in many areas, both public and private, 24:12.833 --> 24:13.700 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% and you can make your own opportunity, 24:14.433 --> 24:15.033 align:left position:20% line:89% size:70% like Wanda Bamberg. 24:15.466 --> 24:17.233 align:left position:40% line:89% size:50% ♪ 24:18.066 --> 24:20.400 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% Just call her Wanda Woman. 24:21.500 --> 24:24.000 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% Wanda Bamberg> Getting myself in shape, 24:25.066 --> 24:26.966 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% and then being able to share it, 24:28.166 --> 24:29.100 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% that's the whole mindset behind Wanda Woman. 24:30.400 --> 24:31.633 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% Bennett> Wanda Bamberg, a Columbia, South Carolina 24:32.800 --> 24:33.966 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% native, is the co-owner operator of Wanda 24:35.266 --> 24:38.000 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% Woman dance and exercise studio in Washington, D.C. 24:39.333 --> 24:41.000 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% She began her fitness career over ten years ago. 24:42.500 --> 24:44.400 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% She says she's always known what she wanted to do, to work 24:45.500 --> 24:47.900 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% for herself and to stay in shape. 24:49.300 --> 24:51.266 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% Wanda believes Wonder Woman Studios 24:52.100 --> 24:53.600 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% has a special atmosphere. 24:54.833 --> 24:57.233 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% Bamberg> Very special, I think, that's what 24:58.566 --> 25:00.466 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% keep from our members coming on a regular basis 25:01.900 --> 25:03.466 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% and keep them bringing all their friends to the studio. 25:04.933 --> 25:07.066 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% Many, many times they tell us that it is the atmosphere. 25:08.133 --> 25:09.266 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% It's the camaraderie of the members. 25:10.000 --> 25:10.600 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% People enjoy the music. 25:11.033 --> 25:11.833 align:left position:40% line:89% size:50% ♪ 25:12.866 --> 25:14.300 align:left position:40% line:83% size:50% Bennett> Well, that's very obvious. 25:14.733 --> 25:19.400 align:left position:40% line:83% size:50% ♪ 25:20.566 --> 25:23.800 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% Antoinette McLeod is Wanda's partner. 25:24.233 --> 25:24.966 align:left position:40% line:89% size:50% ♪ 25:26.300 --> 25:27.700 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% McLeod> We try to promote the holistic approach 25:28.466 --> 25:28.900 align:left position:20% line:89% size:70% to health and fitness. 25:30.033 --> 25:30.966 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% It is not only on the physical plane, 25:31.933 --> 25:32.733 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% but it is also on the spiritual 25:33.666 --> 25:35.200 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% and the emotional plane as well. 25:36.266 --> 25:38.833 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% So we try to pull it all together 25:39.866 --> 25:40.933 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% so you can look good outwardly, 25:41.833 --> 25:42.400 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% but you also have to look good 25:43.600 --> 25:45.100 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% and feel good on the inside about yourself. 25:46.600 --> 25:49.733 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% We try to promote the ladies feeling good about themselves 25:51.066 --> 25:53.333 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% and doing and becoming the best that they can be. 25:53.766 --> 25:55.300 align:left position:40% line:89% size:50% ♪ 25:56.500 --> 25:57.800 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% Bennett> Today, fitness is definitely in 25:59.000 --> 26:00.400 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% and the trend seems likely to continue, 26:01.666 --> 26:02.300 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% but a career as a fitness professional means 26:03.533 --> 26:05.333 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% more than being able to move to the groove. 26:06.466 --> 26:07.266 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% You have to understand the human body 26:07.966 --> 26:08.200 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% so that the people 26:09.233 --> 26:09.633 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% who entrust their wellness to you 26:10.833 --> 26:12.766 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% aren't harmed by your lack of knowledge. 26:13.700 --> 26:15.233 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% In Washington DC for the Caravan, 26:16.000 --> 26:16.766 align:left position:20% line:89% size:70% I'm Patricia Bennett. 26:17.200 --> 26:21.033 align:left position:40% line:89% size:50% ♪ 26:23.966 --> 26:24.900 align:left position:40% line:89% size:50% ♪ 26:25.933 --> 26:27.600 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% Jim> > Bill, see if I did my usual. 26:28.866 --> 26:29.000 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% Terrell> Good job. I got only one complaint. 26:29.700 --> 26:30.066 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% Jim> What's that? 26:31.100 --> 26:31.933 align:left position:40% line:83% size:50% Terrell> You cut my part too wide. 26:32.966 --> 26:33.666 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% Jim> I'll do better next time. 26:34.700 --> 26:35.000 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% Terrell> Please do. Jim> Okay. 26:36.333 --> 26:36.833 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% Terrell> I'm afraid that's all the time we have 26:37.566 --> 26:38.333 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% for this week's program. 26:38.933 --> 26:39.600 align:left position:30% line:89% size:60% Until next week, 26:41.066 --> 26:42.200 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% I'm Bill Terrell, on behalf of the staff of the Caravan, 26:43.400 --> 26:45.700 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% we love you and we thank you for joining us. 26:46.466 --> 26:46.666 align:left position:20% line:89% size:70% Another good job, Jim 26:47.433 --> 26:47.900 align:left position:20% line:89% size:70% Jim> Thank you, Bill. 26:48.333 --> 26:51.400 align:left position:40% line:89% size:50% ♪ 26:52.700 --> 26:52.833 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% Melvin Whitfield> The other thing that we did, 26:54.266 --> 26:56.133 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% we developed flexible joints on our doll arms and legs. 26:57.200 --> 26:57.633 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% Because in testing the dolls out, 26:59.000 --> 27:00.300 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% the first thing to pop loose is the arm or the leg. 27:01.666 --> 27:02.733 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% We wanted a product that would last for several years. 27:04.133 --> 27:05.500 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% So out of that, we came up with the name Baby Whitney 27:06.100 --> 27:07.300 align:left position:30% line:89% size:60% for Witty Kids. 27:08.733 --> 27:10.400 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% Bennett> Paying up to 21% interest on credit card charges 27:11.433 --> 27:13.033 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% is wreaking havoc on your budget. 27:14.100 --> 27:14.566 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% And if you've got several cards, 27:15.300 --> 27:16.400 align:left position:20% line:89% size:70% get rid of most of them. 27:17.800 --> 27:19.566 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% Having fewer credit cards will mean less temptation, 27:20.866 --> 27:22.733 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% and your credit picture will actually look better. 27:23.800 --> 27:26.000 align:left position:40% line:83% size:50% Wilson> In 1985, the representative 27:26.933 --> 27:28.466 align:left position:40% line:83% size:50% who were on the banking committee 27:29.666 --> 27:30.966 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% said every credit card should be burned. 27:32.033 --> 27:33.400 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% Bennett> Today, fitness is definitely in 27:34.600 --> 27:36.000 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% and the trend seems likely to continue. 27:37.266 --> 27:37.933 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% But a career as a fitness professional means 27:39.166 --> 27:41.000 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% more than being able to move to the groove. 27:42.266 --> 27:43.133 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% You have to understand the human body so that 27:44.400 --> 27:45.333 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% the people who entrust their wellness to you 27:46.533 --> 27:47.566 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% aren't harmed by your lack of knowledge. 27:48.000 --> 27:48.133 align:left position:40% line:89% size:50% ♪