Just when you thought prices were finally cooling down and your grocery bill didn’t make you want to cry in the parking lot—bam! Inflation is rolling in like a wrecking ball. And let’s just say, if your wallet had feelings, it would be filing for emotional distress right about now. Inflation’s Back—And It Brought Friends …
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 …
Imagine waking up to find that all the rules keeping your bank from charging you $50 every time you sneeze the wrong way have vanished overnight. That’s essentially what’s happening as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is being dismantled in early 2025. Led by Acting Director Russell Vought, the agency has been ordered to …
In the maze of debt relief options, one wrong turn could cost you nearly half a million dollars in lost retirement savings. Many consumers trust nonprofit credit counseling agencies to help them navigate their debt, but the reality is far more expensive than advertised. Before committing to a Debt Management Plan (DMP) or filing for …
Think credit cards are dangerous? Think again. Some personal finance gurus act like you’re holding a ticking time bomb, but the truth is—credit cards don’t get people into debt, bad decisions do. In this episode of The Get Out of Debt Guy Podcast, I’ll break down the real way to win the credit card game, …
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 …
Signs of an impending financial downturn can strike fear in struggling families. Determine to get ahead by using the prospect of tough times to motivate yourself to turn your finances around and create generational wealth. Here’s some advice from the Get Out of Debt Guy to help. Manage Your Stress Polls indicate that the stress …
Whether you got a nice bonus at work, an unexpected inheritance, or sold something of value, coming into some extra cash can be an awesome thing. However, it also means you have a decision to make–what to do with that money? Before you start spending it, you might want to take a moment to come …
Like any goal, making it in life financially is a matter of developing good everyday habits. That doesn’t mean you need to overall your entire lifestyle and start sticking to a draconian budget starting tomorrow. Small, incremental changes in the way you manage your money—such as trimming back some of your recurring bills and putting …
More money, more problems. Until you have that problem, though, it’s best to stick to these five simple rules to help you master money the way Biggie mastered rap. If you stick to these rules, you’ll be well on your way to making money moves in no time. Image Credit: iStock/AntonioGuillem. 1. Spend less than you earn. …