🎯 What “Debt Free” Really Means Let’s get real about something that should be simple—but never really is: Getting debt free. Sounds straightforward, right? Pay off what you owe, and boom—you’re free. But if you’re feeling overwhelmed, frozen, or completely burned out trying to chase that dream, you’re not the problem. The real issue? There …
When someone you care about is stuck in a debt crisis, it’s easy to feel helpless—or worse, to say something that accidentally makes them feel even more ashamed or alone. I’ve been helping people with debt problems since 1994, and I’ve seen it too many times: well-meaning friends and family give advice that backfires, not …
Debt elimination isn’t just about numbers—it’s about freedom. But here’s the painful reality: most people trying to get out of debt are playing a game they were never meant to win. In the latest episode of The Get Out of Debt Guy Podcast, I pull back the curtain on what debt elimination really takes. Spoiler …
Did you know that 35% of mortgage applications are denied due to a high debt-to-income ratio—even for people with great credit? Ever wonder why that happens? Even for applicants with great credit scores? Understanding the balance between your debt-to-income (DTI) ratio and your credit score can make or break major financial decisions, like buying a …
In this episode of Get Out of Debt Guy, Damon Day and I discuss a major problem keeping people stuck in debt: misconceptions. I wrote an article explaining why so many people believe their financial situation will magically fix itself… even when all signs point the other way. We get into the science behind it—how …
Ever looked at an apple and thought, “That’s red,” only to realize that color is just your brain interpreting light waves? Wild, right? Well, your perception of debt works the same way. What you think is happening with your money isn’t always what’s actually happening—and that disconnect can cost you big time. The Reality Filter: …