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130: You Don’t Need a Budget with Dana Miranda

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Money, money, money—-today’s show is all about money! I’m joined by Dana Miranda, the author of You Don't Need a Budget: Stop Worrying about Debt, Spend without Shame, and Manage Money with Ease. Dana is here to discuss debt from a refreshing perspective, and she shares her best advice about how to proceed after finding your financial footing. Having a budget is NOT the answer to all of your money problems. Join us for expert advice from Dana!


Show Highlights:

  • Dana’s path to the work she does today
  • Money decisions are not purely black and white.
  • What it means to be “Healthy Rich” (Check out Dana’s podcast: Healthy Rich.)
  • Financial education is more than the demonization of debt.
  • The fascination with shame as a way to bring behavior change around money (Does it really help to yell at people?)
  • A healthy (and different) approach to debt
  • Debt is strategic for the wealthiest 1%?? How?
  • Understanding how debt products work and impact your credit score
  • With debt, negotiation is always a possibility. Give it a try.
  • Dana’s advice about debt products and red flags to look for
  • Societal attitudes toward “acceptable debt”
  • Addressing the gaps in financial knowledge for the typical American who finally achieves financial stability
  • Accessible financial advice is available—where to look and who to trust
  • Dana’s book: Who is it for and how can it help?
    • Resources and Links:

    Connect with Dana Miranda: Healthy Rich podcast and You Don't Need a Budget book

    Connect with KC: Website, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook

    Get KC’s book, How to Keep House While Drowning

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