Why Are Liz and Franco so Broke?

[kahinamah]

I find it great that he talks about a family with modest incomes, that all the families are not wealthy, I find that Liz and Franco are the most credible and realistic couple and family of General hospital, we don't is not in Dynasty.

[thecourt99]

You are right. He paid restitution to the families and for Kiki. I think he mentioned in dialog about giving something to GH too. He's also mentioned in the past that the sales of his old works declined. It came up again because he said with the 10 year anniversary, their worth is starting to increase. I also forgot about the various surgeries for the mind mapping. One of my nurse friends has better healthcare through her husband's job than through her own, so that gives me some context.

Now Cam in college? I don't know about soccer, but I'd be surprised if he got a scholarship for grades. Before the kidnapping he was lashing out, skipping class and doing community service. Then he was kidnapped and tried to emotionally support his family while Franco was going through the mindmapping process. His friend died. He got kidnapped again. Yeah... I'd be shocked if maintained the grades to earn a scholarship while going through all of that.

I dunno. I've seen many posts asking why Liz is always broke, but her financial situation seems to be the one that I most understand.

[cugsie]

It May have sounded like an insult to Liz, but I took it as he sells his paintings for money and Liz does not. There is a lot involved with an artist who makes money off his paintings as to being an artist as a hobby.

[OLTLBoomer]

Over the time that I've watched, they've done a lot to show that Liz is not financially stable.

First - I don't take for granted that Liz has a good income solely because she's a nurse.

Jason bought her a home and there was a trust fund, but Liz lost all of that money.

Franco is... an artist. I'm not sure how he ended up working as a therapist, because there's nothing in his history to indicate any type of education in that field other than him being an artist. That said, he's mentioned multiple times that he's given most of his money away.

I thought that Franco had to pay restitution to his past victims' families.

I thought Franco paid for Kiki's college education or post grad.

The current home had water in the basement - Franco went to Scott to secure a short term loan to help with the clean up; I am like others - what? no home owners insurance, or it has a high deductible?

They apparently have medical bills from the mind mapping that are still outstanding, and

Cameron is entering college in the Fall. No scholarships forthcoming from grades or soccer to help out???

I can understand Franco wanting to be known for who he is now, versus the serial killer artist. This is a normal train of thought for someone trying to reform their reputation. Ava is not helping despite her gushing praise of Franco's talent (and she has a vested interest as a gallery owner) pre and post tumor. The portrait is something that Franco could do - but he is concerned if the work is on the caliber of pre-tumor, and the fact that his pre tumor work is in demand, and would post tumor work sell.

[ForeverPluto]

I am curious about why Cam doesn't have a part-time job? His community service is over with now, right? I know Liz and Franco have talked about paying for Cam's college tuition, etc but at his age, he could be working. Even TJ worked part-time at Kelly's back when he was in high school.

[maggiebh]

Only reason I can think of is to cause angst between them, and they then go falling into Ava and Nic's arms...There is no reason for them to have no money all of a sudden.

[parker joe]

Everytime I turn around, Franco's been in the hospital. Wasn't he in a coma for weeks after the memory implant? And then I don't really recall him working when he was "Drew".

Like he said, Franco financed Kiki's education (guessing he didn't get a refund since she was only in med school for six months), donated to the hospital and a women's shelter.

I don't see it as much as them being "broke" as Franco wanting to pay for Cam's college. That's a chunk of change. And Franco has generated any new works since the tumor.

[Clementine15]

l find this comment hilarious, for some reason. Writers have no problem making some of characters out to be dimwits, l don't know why

[OLTL'69]

Soap fortunes come and go according to story purposes Look at the Cassidines when Nick "died" that fortune was suposedly in such danger that he was going after ELQ Now there is eonoguh for Nik and Ava to even think about moving trees even after we thing Val had syphoned money out

Now in real life I know people who are always broke who "should not be" I have friends who are both teachers but the spend money like water on stupid stuff so they don't understand why others can afford a summer cabin.

[LuvIsLife]

Liz in no way should be broke. She's a registered nurse. A nurse with Liz's experience could be making 80k-90k easily, if not more if she's specialized. I doubt the cost of living in PC is up there with nyc....Either way her salary realistically would be more than the median income of most Americans. Too much opportunity, job security, chances to make overtime for me to believe that Liz would be broke. And that's not even factoring in whatever Franco is making. Unless Liz has some crazy gambling/shopping problem there's no way she should broke all the day long. The writers must really be ignorant about the nursing field.

[Y&ROn&Off]

I don't really believe Liz being broke. No shade to the artists who post here, but i can see Franco being broke. I totally believe in his broke-zation.

[thecourt99]

Over the time that I've watched, they've done a lot to show that Liz is not financially stable.

First - I don't take for granted that Liz has a good income solely because she's a nurse. Unless you also assume that she's paid off all loans. I'm sure the situation isn't the same everywhere, but the nurses that I know are still in debt.

Jason bought her a home and there was a trust fund, but Liz lost all of that money. There's no indication that Jason still gives her a stipend, but there's no indication that he doesn't.

Franco isn't in the medical field. He's an artist. I'm not sure how he ended up working as a therapist, because there's nothing in his history to indicate any type of education in that field other than him being an artist. That said, he's mentioned multiple times that he's given most of his money away.

I'm sure if Liz asked, Jason would help her. Either way, I don't think Liz wants to ask. Neither does Franco.

[Eeloie313]

Wasn't that ONE lump sum about $5M! If my ex had ever given that amount to me for my TWO kids, he'd had been off the hook for child support forever!! ? But I believe Jason is still providing for Jake and if he had any idea that Liz was in need, he would be there for her, Franco or not!

[december rose]

So beside being broke again, Liz and Franco didn't bother to get homeowners insurance

Something I'm sure the bank would insist on since her last house blew up.

[Pamcho]

Remind me again why Liz and Franco are so broke. They both work in the medical field and no doubt make good salaries. Cam's father is dead and I've never hear whether Lucky pays but surely Jason pays well for Jake (or did he quit paying child support because Liz married Franco). This seems to be a repeat of the always financial deficiency of Liz and Lucky. Makes no sense to me.

Not to mention, Jason bought Liz's house for her, so there is no mortgage payment!

Franco used a poor choice of words when saying Liz didn't know what it's like to be an artist. She doesn't know the business of art. I'm with Franco, cash in on your noteriety while you can. Going from being an avant guard artist to painting portraits of Ava is a step down.