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Set For Life? Apply Now!

Tired of flipping for dollars? Ever dream about quitting your job and saying goodbye to lifes financial worries?

Well forget Jeapardy and Wheel of Fortune, there's a new game in town, called Set for Life. Hosted by ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel of Jimmy Kimmel Live, Set for Life has contenstants battling for their wildest dream come true. Cash prizes could be monthly payments of $1000, $10,000, or even $50,000!

ABC has obviously tapped into Americas desire to flip and grow rich, what better than riding the wave of game shows and using the buzz of being Set for Life to market this product. As a vehicle, the internet is already a buzz with talk and news of this hot new show. We'll see how it turns out, as for now, it looks like ABC has signed up for seven episodes.

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