Marcus Wright
Wright Family’s Yearlong Financial Diet Saved Them Nearly $8,500
It’s hard to believe, but it was one year ago this week when CBS 2 introduced you to the Wright family, a suburban couple with four kids, trying to “Survive This Economy” by saving some serious money.
Survive This Economy: Saving For Your Kids’ College Tuition
Trying to “Survive This Economy” and pay for your kids’ college education has become tougher than ever in recent years.
Survive This Economy: Be A Financial Role Model For Your Kids
Your kids are watching — that’s the reminder for parents from a financial expert who said, when it comes to money, and surviving this economy, you’re a role model for your kids, even if you don’t realize it.
Survive This Economy: Do-It-Yourself Home Repairs
One way husbands can make their wives adoring fans it to take care of the “Honey Do” list.
Survive This Economy: Tackling Credit Card Debt
The Wright family is celebrating more than just the 4th of July today, they are celebrating their biggest payoff ever since CBS 2 started following their effort to “Survive This Economy” eight months ago.
Survive This Economy: Cutting Your Life Insurance Premiums
It’s summertime and everyone wants to be in shape. You already know losing weight is good for your health, but CBS 2’s Dorothy Tucker reports getting fit can also save you money on life insurance.
Survive This Economy: Homemade Summer Snacks
It’s the last week of school for kids in Chicago, and you know what that means: parents will soon be hearing “what’s there to eat?” all day long. CBS 2’s Dorothy Tucker reports the cost of all those snacks can really add up, so getting creative in the kitchen with your kids can save you a lot of money.
Survive This Economy: Save On Summer Movie Season
Summer means movie, but that can cost you a bundle, especially if you have kids like the Wrights, a suburban couple with four kids.
Survive This Economy: Gardening On A Budget
You want a great garden, but it’s tough if you’re on a budget. CBS 2’s Dorothy Tucker, with the help of experts, explains where gardeners can get high-quality plants at a very low cost.
Survive This Economy: Save Money On Summer Vacation
It’s that time of year. We’re all dreaming about summer vacation. But those trips can really drain your wallet, especially when you’re taking your kids, like the Wrights are.
Survive This Economy: Saving Now Can Pay Off When Unexpected Costs Hit Later
It’s tough being on a financial diet, but when the unexpected happens – as the Wright family just discovered – the pain in your wallet isn’t so bad, if you’ve been good.
Survive This Economy: Resolving Disputes Over Money
It’s one of the most common things couples fight about: money. Remember the Wrights? The suburban couple, with four kids, is on a financial diet; so they know how stressful it can be to save money, especially in this economy.
Survive This Economy: Plan Meals Ahead To Save Time, Money
With the cost of food going up, everyone is looking to save money in the kitchen. We’re not talking about clipping coupons, we’re talking simple solutions, something the Wright family is looking for.
Survive This Economy: Cut Your Car Insurance Costs
Owning a car is expensive, especially in this economy; but the Wrights – a suburban couple with four kids — found a way to save more than $1,000 on their auto insurance.
Survive This Economy: Start Saving Early For Holidays
A lot of people are still taking down their holiday decorations, but one suburban family is already thinking about next Christmas and a new way they can save money.
Survive This Economy: Retirement Planning
The New Year is a good time to think about new ways you and your family can “Survive This Economy.” Marcus Wright has one very important New Year’s resolution. He’s increasing his contribution to this 401(k) plan.
Survive This Economy: Cutting Back On Holiday Spending
This might be the hardest time of the year to “Survive This Economy”. No one knows that better than families, like the Wrights, a suburban couple with four kids.
Survive This Economy: Cutting Down On Your Electric Bill
It’s hard in this high-tech world to survive this economy, with all sorts of gadgets using up lots of electricity in our homes. CBS 2′s Dorothy Tucker explains how you can save big on your electric bill.
Survive This Economy: Cutting Back On Fast Food
It’s been one exactly month since a suburban family took a new approach to “Survive This Economy.” Sinora and Marcus Wright like the convenience of fast food. It’s been the biggest obstacle to keeping their family on a financial diet.
Survive This Economy: Black Friday Shopping
This might be the hardest time of the year to “Survive This Economy.” The holiday meals, travel and all that holiday shopping really add up.
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