Are you throwing money away each month and working extra hours just to pay interest?

The average American pays $8,000 per year in interest alone. That's $667 every month! But the real cost isn't just the dollars—it's the extra hours you work to pay those bills.

In this eye-opening episode, we expose five dangerous debt myths that could be forcing you to work harder than necessary:

• Why making minimum payments on credit cards could keep you in debt for 22+ years
• The hidden trap in Parent PLUS loans that could delay your retirement
• When NOT touching your home equity is actually costing you money
• The surprising truth about reverse mortgages (they're not always bad!)
• Why "all debt is bad" thinking might be limiting your wealth-building potential

Key Quote: "I realized I was working for my debt instead of having my debt work for me. Once I understood the difference between productive and destructive debt, everything changed."

Whether you're carrying credit card balances, considering college funding options, or wondering about your mortgage, this episode will help you identify which debts are holding you back and which might actually help you build wealth—allowing you to work less while achieving better financial outcomes.

Ready to rethink your relationship with debt? Connect with us for a complimentary debt strategy session at wealthwisdomfp.com/call

 

01:24 Meet the Team

02:41 The Cost of Debt in America

07:32 Debt Myth #1: Credit Card Minimum Payments

14:58 Debt Myth #2: Parent Plus Loans

25:59 Debt Myth #3: Mortgage Rates and Home Equity

29:48 Exploring Home Equity Loans

30:08 Comparing Interest Rates and Savings

30:56 Understanding Home Equity Loan Payments

32:41 The Concept of Home Equity Loans

36:31 Reverse Mortgages: Pros and Cons

45:12 Evaluating 401k Loans

48:36 Good Debt vs. Bad Debt

53:12 Bank on Yourself Policy Loans

55:17 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts

 

Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/owG5LW26xlo