Consumers Find Help in Troubled Economy with 'MoneyTrack'

There's no question that the hot topic these days is the economy and its effect on us. While it was once merely an option, being smart and careful about one's finances has now become a necessity. Therefore its now more important than ever to be money smart - whether you are a big time investor, a senior citizen with retirement plans or a blue collar worker with aspirations of the American Dream. In the midst of tax season, the Janson Media distributed program MoneyTrack serves as a guide for consumers looking to make the best financial choices. In Season II ofMoneyTrack, Co-hosts Pamela Krueger and Jack Gallagher are joined by various guests to provide tips for those seeking to take greater control over their finances. Each episode contains lifestyle-driven segments using real people and providing step-by-step demonstrations designed to educate and empower the consumer. Every episode features the 'Investing 101' segment to illustrate important concepts, such as how to get started investing at any age and how to handle cash flow crunches and credit. The series also includes a layman's guide to the global economy that explains what a global economy means to every investor's future. Each show also includes a 'Scam Alert' report to help viewers avoid the most common frauds. Other episode topics range from 'Retirement Reality Check,' Real Estate, Kids with Money and much more. With a brand new administration, Americans will have to adjust to more and more economic changes such as the ways they file tax returns or protect and invest their money. For that MoneyTrack offers a valuable website full with current, unbiased noncommercial education to help viewers become wiser and safer. Before you dive into those tax return papers by April 15th, visit the site to learn about a new tax credit for first time home buyers, an increased standard deduction, bigger retirement plan contributions, and more. MoneyTrack is produced by NETworth Television Productions of California and distributed exclusively through Janson Media to worldwide television, VOD and new media markets. Founded in 2001, NETworth Television Productions has produced seven programs for public television including NETworth, a one-hour special that teaches viewers how to use online tools to manage their finances. The show was broadcast on more than 70 PBS stations. NETworth also produced Investing Pays Off!, a series consisting of 15 short stories which features young teens as hosts and teaches kids about investing, saving, philanthropy, becoming an entrepreneur, and other essential life skills. The children"s series earned a CINE Award and was nominated for an Emmy in 2004.