Getting Debt Free Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All: Why Your Plan Needs to Fit You [Podcast]

🎯 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 …

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Debt Crisis: What to Say (and NOT Say) to Someone You Care About

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 …

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The Ugly Truth About ‘Free’ Government Debt Relief Programs

You’ve probably seen the ads: 🚨 “Get free government debt relief programs now!”🚨 “Erase your debt—no cost, no problem!”🚨 “Special stimulus program wipes out what you owe!” Sounds amazing, right? Well, here’s the thing—those ads are lying to you. There’s no secret government program handing out debt erasers like Oprah giving away cars. BUT—and this …

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Let’s Talk About Overcoming Financial Anxiety

Feeling like your finances are running the show while you’re barely hanging on? You’re not alone—financial anxiety is real, and it’s more than just numbers. In this episode, Steve and Damon dive into the sneaky ways debt messes with your mental health, the telltale signs of financial stress (spoiler: if you think you have a …

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Medicaid Cuts for Others Will Wreck Your Wallet—Think It Won’t?

You think Medicaid cuts won’t affect you? Think again. When hospitals lose funding, your bills skyrocket, your insurance premiums climb, and Grandma might be moving in. This isn’t just about “other people”—it’s about your wallet, whether you realize it or not. In this episode, I break down exactly how these cuts will body slam your …

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How to Get Out of Debt on a Low Income

Does This Sound Familiar? You check your bank account, and there’s barely enough to get through the week. Living on a low income sucks. Another bill comes, and your stomach drops. You stop answering unknown calls—because you already know it’s a debt collector. Every paycheck disappears the moment you get it. You lie awake at …

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What Is Consumer Debt? (And the 7 Sneaky Debts You Might Not Think About)

Ever feel like your paycheck disappears faster than you can say ‘autopay’? You’re not alone. Consumer debt isn’t just about credit cards—it sneaks up in ways most people don’t even realize. Let’s talk about consumer debt. You know—the usual suspects: credit cards, car loans, personal loans, and maybe that store credit card you got just …

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Are You on the Verge of Debt Burnout? (Signs You Can’t Ignore & How to Escape!)

Let’s be real—debt isn’t just about money. It’s about stress, exhaustion, and feeling like no matter what you do, you’re stuck in an endless cycle. If you’ve been worrying about bills, dodging bank statements, or feeling hopeless about your financial future, you might be experiencing debt burnout—and the worst part? Most people don’t even realize …

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The Debt Lie That’s Keeping You Broke—Here’s the Truth!

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 …

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I Was Drowning in Debt—No One Told Me This

Introduction: The Truth About Debt No One Talks About I remember the moment debt took over my life. I had a stack of overdue bills sitting on my kitchen table—credit card statements, past-due notices, letters with big, bold warnings like “FINAL NOTICE” and “IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED.” Every time I looked at them, my stomach tightened. …

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