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As the world feels like a financial dumpster fire, how can you unf*ck your finances?
The fear and uncertainty surrounding personal finances in a challenging economy are real. In this episode, your bankruptcy BFF Ben Matthews introduces the Debt Sucks plan, a practical strategy for managing debt and building resilience. With this plan, you can keep more of your money and build long-term wealth on your terms.
Topics Ben explores in this episode:
(0:16) Economic Anxiety
* Ben reassures listeners that these economic downturns are temporary and emphasizes that fear can be more damaging than the situation itself.
* How to navigate financial challenges with a level-headed approach.
(2:38) The Perils of Fear
* How fear can impair financial decision-making.
* Ben introduces the Debt Sucks plan as a practical strategy to combat financial instability.
* Conducting a brutally honest assessment of your income and expenses.
(4:37) Prioritizing Savings and Debt Management
* The importance of establishing a “shit happens fund” before aggressively paying off debt.
* Ben’s “pile driver method” for tackling debt, which involves focusing on eliminating one debt at a time.
(6:34) The Flexibility of the Debt Sucks Plan
* It’s okay to pause or adjust your debt repayment plan when necessary.
* A real-life example of someone applying the Debt Sucks plan to improve their financial situation.
(8:34) Addressing Listener Concerns
* Ben answers a listener question about the value of saving and paying off debt during economic uncertainty.
Learn more: https://debtsucks.info
Talk with Ben Matthews: 803-799-1700
Subscribe to the Debt Sucks Podcast!
Apple: https://apple.co/3Fz2vXE
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4kvltyl
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DebtSucksPod
Facebook: https://facebook.com/debtsuxspod
Instagram: https://instagram.com/debtsuckspod
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@debtsuckspod
X: https://x.com/debtsuckspod
The Debt Sucks Podcast is your fun, no-BS approach to debt relief. Say goodbye to stress, shame, and debt. Hosted by consumer bankruptcy attorney Ben Matthews, this is your weekly dose of real, relatable advice on crushing debt. If you’re dealing with mounting bills or sick of living paycheck to paycheck, we’re here to help you take control of your finances and find your way out.
This episode was produced by Story On Media: https://www.storyon.co/
As the world feels like a financial dumpster fire, how can you unf*ck your finances?
The fear and uncertainty surrounding personal finances in a challenging economy are real. In this episode, your bankruptcy BFF Ben Matthews introduces the Debt Sucks plan, a practical strategy for managing debt and building resilience. With this plan, you can keep more of your money and build long-term wealth on your terms.
Topics Ben explores in this episode:
(0:16) Economic Anxiety
* Ben reassures listeners that these economic downturns are temporary and emphasizes that fear can be more damaging than the situation itself.
* How to navigate financial challenges with a level-headed approach.
(2:38) The Perils of Fear
* How fear can impair financial decision-making.
* Ben introduces the Debt Sucks plan as a practical strategy to combat financial instability.
* Conducting a brutally honest assessment of your income and expenses.
(4:37) Prioritizing Savings and Debt Management
* The importance of establishing a “shit happens fund” before aggressively paying off debt.
* Ben’s “pile driver method” for tackling debt, which involves focusing on eliminating one debt at a time.
(6:34) The Flexibility of the Debt Sucks Plan
* It’s okay to pause or adjust your debt repayment plan when necessary.
* A real-life example of someone applying the Debt Sucks plan to improve their financial situation.
(8:34) Addressing Listener Concerns
* Ben answers a listener question about the value of saving and paying off debt during economic uncertainty.
Learn more: https://debtsucks.info
Talk with Ben Matthews: 803-799-1700
Subscribe to the Debt Sucks Podcast!
Apple: https://apple.co/3Fz2vXE
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4kvltyl
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DebtSucksPod
Facebook: https://facebook.com/debtsuxspod
Instagram: https://instagram.com/debtsuckspod
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@debtsuckspod
X: https://x.com/debtsuckspod
The Debt Sucks Podcast is your fun, no-BS approach to debt relief. Say goodbye to stress, shame, and debt. Hosted by consumer bankruptcy attorney Ben Matthews, this is your weekly dose of real, relatable advice on crushing debt. If you’re dealing with mounting bills or sick of living paycheck to paycheck, we’re here to help you take control of your finances and find your way out.
This episode was produced by Story On Media: https://www.storyon.co/