Season 2
Maxed Out is a Canadian reality makeover television series produced by RTR Media which helps financially-stressed couples to face their fears, get on top of their finances and turn their lives around.
The series premiered in Canada on the W Network on 27 January, 2006. There are 50 half-hour episodes in three seasons to date.
The first season was hosted by Ayse Hogan. Since Season 2 it has been hosted by Alison Griffiths.
Maxed Out airs in South Africa on DStv's The Home Channel.
Season 2 Synopsis
Financially stressed couples, families and singles get tell-it-like-it-is advice from Alison Griffiths, a financial expert.
Alison investigates their lives by their bank and credit card statements, analyzes how, where and what they spend money on and calculates the shocking grand total of their debts.
Alison explains the practical steps they need to take to kick their bad spending habits for good. She then develops plans for the participants to follow so they can pay their debts back faster and work towards a brighter financial future.
Couples are typically middle-class homeowners who are having trouble managing their money. Viewers watch as Allison reviews the couples' budgets, finds the places where they're overspending, and helps them put together a plan to get back on track.
Maxed Out gives ideas to work on your own budget and make a get out of debt plan. Even if your spending and debt are under control, the show can help you make better spending decisions in the future.