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  • Episode 104 - The True Cost of Debt: What Borrowing Really Costs You

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    Debt seems normal—but the real cost is anything but. In this eye-opening episode, Paul breaks down how interest, minimum payments, and long loan terms quietly drain your future and steal opportunities you didn’t even realize you lost. Learn how to see debt for what it truly is, make smarter decisions, and take practical steps toward lasting financial freedom. 

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    30 min
  • Episode 103 - There’s Always Another Option

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     Ever feel boxed in by your finances or life decisions? In There’s Always Another Option, Paul shows how our habits and hurry can blind us to better paths—and how a little patience and prayer open doors we didn’t see before. Discover how slowing down, asking better questions, and trusting God’s guidance can reveal smarter, more peaceful choices. 

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    24 min
  • Episode 102 - Don't Buy Shovels

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     “Ever wonder why so many people chase success but end up stuck? In Don’t Buy Shovels, Paul unpacks the hidden cost of chasing quick wins and following the latest financial fads. Discover why the real path to freedom isn’t found in hype, but in slow, faithful progress and trust in God’s timing.” 

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    19 min
  • Episode 101 - Emergency Funds(original date 10/9/2023)

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     Tired of money stress every time something breaks? This episode shows you how to set up a real emergency fund—how much, where to keep it, and when to use it—so you stop relying on credit cards and start living with margin. Practical steps, Catholic perspective, immediate peace. 

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    24 min
  • Episode 100 - Episode 100 Wow!

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    In this special 100th episode, Paul reflects on the incredible journey of Catholic Money Talk — the small beginnings, the faithful encouragement that sparked it, and the grace that’s carried it forward. Hear stories from listeners around the world, lessons from top episodes, and one simple challenge: start. Whatever dream or mission God has placed on your heart, the best time to begin is today. 

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    24 min
  • Episode 99 - Big Picture: Buying a Car

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    Before you buy your next car, zoom out. In this episode, Paul shows how to make a smart, peace-filled decision by seeing the big picture—needs vs. wants, new vs. used, cash vs. financing, and how each choice impacts your long-term goals. Learn a simple, Catholic approach to car buying that protects your budget and your heart. 

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    36 min
  • Episode 97 - How to Start Paying Off Debt When You Feel Overwhelmed

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    Debt can feel heavy, confusing, and hard to face — especially when you do not even know where to begin.

    In this episode of Catholic Money Talk, we walk through the first steps to paying off debt, including how to get clear on what you owe, why you need a small emergency fund, how to choose a payoff strategy, and what common mistakes to avoid.

    We also talk about the difference between the debt snowball and debt avalanche, and why paying off debt is about more than math — it is about changing habits and reclaiming freedom.

    If debt has ever made your stomach drop, this episode is for you.

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    32 min

About Catholic Money Talk

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Welcome to Catholic Money Talk where we talk about all things money and finance. Many times we look at financial decisions and money matters in a vacuum. But here we try to look at these same items…