Money Moron Explained

Runtime:30 minutes (including commercials)
Producer:Peacock Alley Entertainment
Presenter:Gail Vaz-Oxlade
Country:Canada
Language:English
Network:Slice
Num Episodes:24

Money Moron is a Canadian television series hosted by Gail Vaz-Oxlade. Similar to her first two shows, Til Debt Do Us Part and Prince$$, Vaz-Oxlade helps people with money and debt problems. In Money Moron, a "moron" is nominated by someone to get help to be more financially responsible. If they follow through and do all of the challenges Vaz-Oxlade gives them, they will receive up to $10,000.[1] The purpose is not just to solve their money problems but to heal the relationship between the person nominated and the one who nominated them.[2]

Episodes

Season 1:

TitleAirdateShort Plot Summary
1"Deanna & James"April 19, 2013A woman is concerned for her fiancé, an actor who spends recklessly despite his low income and high debt, in the premiere of this series in which financial expert Gail Vaz-Oxlade helps people who are experiencing problems with money in their relationships.[3]
2"Laura & Sean"April 19, 2013A wife wants more responsibility for the finances in her marriage.
3"Kat & Josh"April 26, 2013The host helps a couple who are experiencing tension in their relationship.
4"Ryan & Lisetti"April 26, 2013A newlywed couple who are expecting a baby need help with their spending habits.
5"Will & Leah"May 3, 2013A woman seeks intervention for her fiancé's spending habits, but she has financial problems of her own.
6"Anne & Michael"May 3, 2013A man's spending habits threaten his upcoming marriage.
7"Courtney & Dylan"May 11, 2013A man wants a second baby, but his wife feels he's too immature to handle one.
8"Mike & Kelly"May 11, 2013A man is envious of his wife's income and her spending habits.
9"Anthony & Tamara"May 18, 2013A man worries that his wife's spending habits will prevent them from being able to buy a house.
10"Robert & Tammy"May 18, 2013A couple with three children struggle with financial problems.

Season 2:

TitleAirdateShort Plot Summary
1"Dan & Alison"August 27, 2013In the Season 2 premiere, a man and his pregnant wife are forced to move back in with his mother due to reckless spending.[4]
2"Mike & Celeste"August 27, 2013A man's quest for possessions has landed his family in debt.
3"Chris & Jessica"September 3, 2013A mother keeps her out-of-control spending habits a secret from her husband.
4"Bryan & Jennifer"September 3, 2013A mother is fed up with her partner's reckless spending habits.
5"Dan & Lisa"September 10, 2013A man runs up high credit balances while keeping his wife on a strict allowance.
6"Valerie, Kyla & Conor"September 10, 2013A woman spends too much on her children.
7"Matt, Alanna & Cathy"September 17, 2013A woman lives in her mom's basement with her husband.
8"Roy & Kristoffer"September 17, 2013A man taps into his partner's resources to fund his magic business.
9"Chris & Nicole"September 24, 2013A woman taps into her father's retirements savings in order to splurge on herself and her daughter.
10"Kris & April"September 24, 2013A man is concerned about his wife's habit of spending above their means.
11"Matt & Jennifer"September 30, 2013A man fears that his pregnant wife's spending sprees will leave nothing for the baby.
12"David & April"September 30, 2013A man spoils his children and lives beyond his means, and his partner is ready to leave.
13"Mike & Lisa"October 7, 2013A man spends recklessly but his pregnant partner is putting her foot down.
14"John & Rachel"October 7, 2013A woman's constant borrowing has driven her entire family away, except her brother.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Money Moron host Gail Vaz-Oxlade offers tips on how to avoid financial spats. . March 22, 2017.
  2. Web site: Gail Vaz-Oxlade's money advice for couples. . March 22, 2017.
  3. Web site: Money Moron Season 1 . March 22, 2017 .
  4. Web site: Money Moron Season 2 . March 22, 2017 .