The Secret to Paying Off Six Figures of Debt - Episode 415
Crushing Debt Podcast
How long would it take to pay off $141,000 in debt? How would you do it? What would you do first? Is it okay to invest while still in debt? This week's guest is Amanda Sharratt. Amanda and her husband found themselves in over $141,000 in debt from student loans, credit cards, and other obligations, and they PAID IT OFF in THREE YEARS!! In this week's episode, we talk about how they got into debt, and how they got out of it (spoiler, without filing bankruptcy). At the time of our interview, Amanda was COO and a Financial Advisor with Whitaker-Myers Wealth Managers, Ltd. ...
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Convert Your Debt to Wealth - Episode 414
Crushing Debt Podcast
Can you become debt free with just a few hundred dollars left at the end of the month? If you could eliminate the payment of interest, would that help you to be debt free? Would you want to be out of debt in five to ten years? How is the payment of debt more like a GPS than a paper map? This week, Shawn & George talk to Brian Nates and Tammy Gardner about the Money Max Account system of paying off debt sooner, therefore savings tens of thousands, or hundreds of thousands of dollars in interest! The Money Max Account is a way to tangibly predict when you will be debt free by following the...
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Tik Tok Money Hacks - Episode 413
Crushing Debt Podcast
What is the "Cash Stuffing" method? What is Home Equity Sharing, or a Home Equity Appreciation Agreement? Should you get a HELOC? How can you become a gazillionaire overnight? Are there any useful tips on Tik Tok? This week Shawn & George are reviewing advice from Tik Tok because, everything on the internet is true! In this week's episode, we play a clip from Tik Tok and then talk about whether the advice is good, bad or ugly. We hear Tik Tok advice from: @Rochelleadamsonbudgets @cnbcselect @grantcardone @Maconomics @Jaiferrell_realestate @Timbargfrede_mortgages @Robweinberg...
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Signs You Might Need Help - Episode 412
Crushing Debt Podcast
"Sign, sign, everywhere a sign." -Five Man Electrical Band What are the signs that you might need some financial help? What are some things to look for or listen for to determine whether you might want to talk to a financial coach? Signs that you might need to seek legal counsel? On this week's episode of the Crushing Debt Podcast, George and Shawn talk about the various signs that someone might need help, or might be in trouble financially. There are some common signs, like living paycheck to paycheck. There are some signs that suggest you may need some coaching or accountability, like...
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Debt In Different Life Stages - Episode 411
Crushing Debt Podcast
How does debt play a role in different ages and milestones? How do we minimize the negative impact of debt during each stage of our life? In there a difference in how debt during young adulthood, mid-life, and retirement? What is the average debt per person in the US, versus the average salary in the US (hint, visit )? In this week's episode, George and Shawn talk about the different types of debt that we have to manage as we make our way through the different stages of life, for example student loans for young adults, mortgages and consumer debt in mid-life, and medical debt later in life. We...
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Spring Break with The Crushing Debt Podcast - Episode 410
Crushing Debt Podcast
Happy Spring Break! How did you spend your Spring Break? On this week's episode of The Crushing Debt Podcast, Shawn & George talk about: Vacation spending Vacation technology Reverse Mortgage issues When to start planning Housing rates & Interest rates Let us know if you enjoy this episode and, if so, please share it with your friends! Please also visit our sponsor, Sam Cohen of Attorneys First Insurance for Attorneys and Title Companies looking to get a quote on Errors & Ommissions (malpractice) Insurance coverage. . Or, you can support the show by visiting our new Patreon...
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Money Stress and Triggers - Episode 409
Crushing Debt Podcast
What are some financial stressors out there? What triggers your financial stress? What is Surge Pricing? Dynamic Pricing? In this week's episode, Shawn & George talk about the various things that can cause financial stress. Situations like: bankruptcy & foreclosure, job loss, reduced work hours or income, lack of savings, debt, health care costs, separation or divorce, the loss of a spouse, taxes, food and living expenses, and housing expenses among others. Did we miss any? What are some of your financial stressors and how do you deal with them? Then, we talk about...
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Living With Mom and Dad - Episode 408
Crushing Debt Podcast
If you have adult kids living with you, do you charge them rent? If you are living with your parents, do you pay or contribute to household expenses? Do you support your friends or family financially? Are you a part of the sandwich generation? This week, George and Shawn tackle the topic of contributing to household expenses. Nearly 1/3 of 18 - 34 year olds are living at home with mom and dad, and nearly 3/4 of them are contributing financially, according to an article on Yahoo.com - In addition, more than 20% of all americans are relying on friends or family for additional support - We talk...
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Buying a New Car - Episode 407
Crushing Debt Podcast
Should you lease or buy? What happens when your lease is over? Should you buy out your lease? Buy a new car? Lease a new car? Buy a pre-owned car? Shawn was recently faced with these questions when his lease was at the end of its term. Find out what Shawn did and some of the questions he faced in this week's episode of the Crushing Debt Podcast. Let us know if you enjoy this episode and, if so, please share it with your friends! Please also visit our sponsor, Sam Cohen of Attorneys First Insurance for Attorneys and Title Companies looking to get a quote on Errors &...
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Money Trivia - Episode 406
Crushing Debt Podcast
Should your partner get a second job, when you both make over six-figures? Where was the world's first paper money created? What is the origin of the "greenback" nickname? What is the origin of the $ symbol for the US dollar? Each week, George and Shawn (mostly George) finds interesting articles on the internet discussing various topics, questions, advice or other information. This week, it's a few relationship questions from slate.com (). After that, how well do you know your money: Let us know if you enjoy this episode and, if so, please share it with your friends! Please also visit...
info_outlineA Chapter 13 requires you to pay ALL of extra money to the Trustee every month!
You are prohibited from moving, buying a new car or taking a vacation during a pending Chapter 13!
Your creditors have to approve the Chapter 13!
The Trustee will take all your stuff when you file Chapter 13!
Yes, these are all myths and untrue when you file Chapter 13. This week's episode came about from a consultation with a prospective client who was so scared of filing Chapter 13 because of all of the misinformation on the internet. Once I dispelled those myths, we were able to craft a plan that allowed her to repay a portion of her debt, get a fresh start, keep some of her luxury items (like jet skis) and save a little bit of money each month!
What other rumors or myths are there around Chapter 13? This week, we discuss 13 of them (including some of the ones mentioned above).
Please remember to refer an attorney or title company to our sponsor, Sam Cohen at Attorneys First Insurance. [email protected] or www.AttorneysFirst.com
If you want to learn more about Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you can read my book - Become Debt Free in Less Than One Hour at www.ShawnMYesner.com/BecomeDebtFree