Lay it on me like a Lead X-Ray Bib at the Dentists

With the economy on the down, I've been inspired by many of Don't Make Me Over's fans sharing the strides they are making in managing their personal finances - from vowing to return shoes only recently ordered and not even worn, to a do-it-yourself Starbucks that is described as absolutely disgusting, but then as evidenced by the photograph, is completely consumed; from seriously debating the pros and cons of whether or not to get a sofa for your totally empty living room to forgoing a first class upgrade for a return flight from Paris. Seriously, you guys are making the tough sacrifices in life and you are my inspiration!

But you know where else I get inspiration for financial freedom? From personal finance television personalities. And who is my favorite to top them all? None other than Suze Orman. Thanks again to this new discovery Hulu, I offer you another video. This one is dedicated in two parts: 1) To our talented blogetrix at our sister blog, The Newlyweds - with the hopes that this Suze Orman parody video is more aligned with your psyche and 2) To the Do You Love It blogetrix - may this Shia LeBufa appearance get you started.

In all seriousness, though, I am really letting myself get started by learning about making smart investments. It's one area where I can be pretty happy to feel like I'm turning into my dad. Love watching Suze Orman, Jim Kramer, and Donny Deutsch (good ideas for Don't Make Me Over Branding Strategy 2008). Because let me tell you one thing, ladies, and that is this: Make yourselves over, maybe let your closest friends make you over on an as needed case-by-case basis, but don't you EVER... let your personal finances... make you over.