How to Get Rich

I started watching the show in hope I'll learn a few tricks/tips about investment with the money I have saved, not learn elementary class mathematics. If you're spending more than you're making, well, surprise surprise! You'll be in debt. To pay off your debt quicker, what do you do? More surprises! Cut off expenses and pay off more every month for the debt.

If you pay 1000 instead of 700 you'll get rid off your debt in 13 years instead of 18, mind-blown? Yeah, not really.

The only thing I liked about the show is that these people do need help and glad someone decided to do so. And probably that I have better financial intelligence in my mid 20s than people in their 40s.

I was surprised by the lack of knowledge of basic money structures and financial awareness by contestants on this show.

The presenter is very articulate and clear-spoken and doesn't use jargon so that was a highlight. However the people chosen are very frustrating.

I don't understand how you can go to college; hold up x amount of incomes and then not be able to sustain a living despite being in an extremely fortunate position.

The other gripe is so many contestants are also mainly on insane income structures which most of us would not aspire to so yes it's very possible for them to 'Get Rich' if they realised how to budget.

The concept is a bit tired with so many self-help guidelines out there but I really liked the presenter. He's America's Martin Lewis.

It's clearly done for TV. The blonde women with an expensive sports' car and a nice house not understanding basic money was a real worry. Her daughter is a total star for recommending her to go onto this show but her ignorance with absolutely astounding.

These people have obscene addictions and need financial help. Ramit Sethi saves otherwise mediocrity and ignorance and makes it an interesting and watchable show. It's a harsh reality show and there's far too many reality shows and it's nice to see a fresh concept.

It's too long though. It drains on. Special kudos to Nicole for being the parent when her mother clearly as no boundaries or financial arcanum. Multiple times Ramit becomes a therapy councillor without realising it as people haven't adjusted to reality.

They should teach basic finance and credit card management in schools and at colleges. I don't know why people are so unaware of the very basics yet spend so care-free.

Ramit deserves great credit for helping people with their finances yet the actual programme is a hard watch. If he wasn't so likeable it'll be a 5. It's a worry that people aren't able to budget their cashflow. The people are very frustrating and childlike to watch. I would like him to help properly poor people and get them off the ladder. People unemployed.

This show has so much to learn from. I don't understand these negative reviews. There are a lot of great concepts that help you think about investing smart, meaningful spending, enjoying your life, and saving for retirement. We all know these things but hardly ever consider how to balance it all. Quite literally, how he says- design your rich life. I got the book, too, to help with my finances. I am definitely hooked for life.

I definitely hope they come up with more seasons and episodes. So much to learn. Brilliant advice about using a financial advisor by the hour vs % charges. Great ideas by the characters, too. Love it all.

The show offers some practical tips on how to live within your means. He kind of presents himself as a Suze Orman solving the spending habits of everyday people. Basically it comes down to spending less in a year than you make and keeping the process habitual, which, initially, can be a huge shock to a lot of people and really make you re-evaluate everything from how many friends you keep to what you keep in the fridge, but if money management were taught in grade school people would be in much better financial positions overall.

The problem I have with the show is that his definition of rich is different from mine. From the title, I thought that I'd be introduced to different revenue streams or investment concepts that could build passive income in a short period of time with the goal to live off these investments if I had to.

I think reviewer fearsrob completely misunderstood the premise. First of all, you're still not living your rich life if you're spending all $24k that you make each month. Second, the show is about a holistic approach to financial responsibility to build a life that is meaningful to you. AKA you could have millions of dollars but still have such a guilt centered money psychology that you would be crippled by anxiety over pennies spent on groceries. I really enjoy the show and Ramit's podcast too. It's really interesting to hear about different people's lives and how they deal with their money. I think it's really valuable to have these conversations on display.