<p><strong>Nuestro Barrio</strong>, a television series about Hispanic life in the United States, is in the forefront of the new trend of “edu-tainmentâ€ programming, with character-driven dramatic storylines rooted in real life issues. The show uses the popular “telenovelaâ€ or soap opera format to address financial literacy and human relations issues, including home ownership, credit, and the dangers of predatory lending.</p>