FORE! Ways Golf Can Teach You About Debt! - Episode 489
Release Date: 11/13/2025
ChatGPT Told Me to Invest in WHAT?! - Episode 511
Crushing Debt Podcast
AI is becoming a financial “advisor”… but does it know you? Are you using AI for budgets, investing, medical or even legal advice? Should you trust AI with your money? AI can give you answers… but it can’t give you accountability.” On this week's episide Shawn & George asked AI for Financial Advice: What AI Gets RIGHT (Be fair and exciting) What AI Gets WRONG (or Dangerous) AI & Investing: Opportunity vs Risk AI & Bankruptcy / Debt Decisions AI & Jobs The Money Impact Everyone Feels How to Actually Use AI the RIGHT Way in finance and debt situations. Let us...
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We Thought We Knew Money, We Were Wrong! - Episode 510
Crushing Debt Podcast
What are some confessions about money that you don't want to admit? What were you taught about money versus what is reality about money? If you could start over with money, or had to start over with money, what would you do? Financial literacy isn’t about being “smart with money”… it’s about unlearning bad habits we picked up growing up, on TikTok, or just by surviving life. April is Financial Literacy Month… so we’re confessing all the things we should’ve known but didn’t—and what to actually do about it. Let us know if you enjoy this episode and, if so, please share it...
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How to Pay Off Debt Faster - Episode 509
Crushing Debt Podcast
Are you using personal credit cards to run your business? Are you traking what you spend by category? Do you have multiple "deferred interest" or "90-days same as cash" debt balances? If so, then this week's podcast episode is an interview by Shawn & George of Nancy Ward, of . There's a moment a lot of solopreneurs hit: they're putting in the work, the business is moving, and yet the financial reward just doesn't match the effort. Nancy Ward built her entire practice around that moment. As a financial coach and founder of Weekly Debt Plan, Nancy helps small business...
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TikTok University. Financial Degree or Disaster? - Episode 508
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What does TikTok get right, and what does it get very wrong? Girl Marth and Boy Math, what could go wrong? On this week's episode of the podcast, Shawn and George doomscroll ... um deep dive into some TikTok advice. What do we agree with? Disagree with? Laugh with, and laugh at? You can watch the videos directly on TikTok at these links: Let us know if you enjoy this episode and, if so, please share it with your friends! Or, you can support the show by visiting our Patreon page:...
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March Madness, the Worst Money Habits - Episode 507
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March Madness is one of our favorite times of the year! Therefore, we've put together a list of the 16 worst money habits, in a "Salty-16" to see which habit wins as the worst habit. LEFT REGION: Everyday & Emotional B1 · EVERYDAY MONEY LEAKS 1 Daily impulse spending vs. 16 Forgotten subscriptions People instantly relate. B2 · EMOTIONAL SPENDING 8 Stress shopping vs. 9 Rewarding yourself every hardship When does self-care become self-sabotage? B3 · AVOIDANCE...
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Chasing Luck Instead of Building Stability - Episode 506
Crushing Debt Podcast
What is a lucky break? Were they lucky or were they ready? Can you actually create your own luck? How do you position yourself to be lucky? How do you engineer your own luck? On this week's episode, Shawn & George, two professionals who've seen it all - one from the courtroom, on from the coaching room - dismantle the myth that financially successful people are simply lucky, and make the case that "luck" is something you can actually manufacture with the right preparation, mindset, and timing. Let us know if you enjoy this episode and, if so, please share it with your friends! Or,...
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Forgive Me For I Have Spent - Episode 505
Crushing Debt Podcast
Welcome to the Religion of Crushing Debt, where we regularly confess our sins and ask for forgiveness. What sins have you committed that you would like forgiveness from Shawn & George? In this week's episode, we talk about financial "sins" most borrowers make, even innocently or unbeknownst to them. Some of the sins include: I make money but live paycheck to paycheck. I maxed out my 401(k) but haven't talked to my spouse in months. I used my HELOC to buy Crypto Currency. I haven't filed taxes in three years because I'm afraid of what I owe. My business is profitable, but I pay...
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Ten Things Holding You Back From Building Wealth - Episode 504
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What are some common things that hold people back from building wealth? What can you do to avoid or counter these things, and how can you build wealth? On this week's episode of the Crushing Debt Podcast, Shawn & George talk about ten things that typically hold people back from building wealth and what they can do about it, including: Lifestyle Creep / Inflation Confusing consumption with investing High Interest Debt Lack of clarity / not knowing your numbers Avoiding discomfort, or being comfortable in the discomfort No savings for emergencies Comparison / Keeping up with the Joneses /...
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Money & Ego - Episode 503
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Why is "we never fight about money" an unhealthy sign to a relationship? Can you overcome your ego to ask for help? This week's guest on the Crushing Debt Podcast is TJ Recinella, a financial coach, speaker, and the founder of TJR Financial Coaching, where he helps individuals and couples dream big and live free by moving from financial stress and confusion to clarity, confidence, and long-term freedom. You can contact TJ at . TJ ’s passion for coaching is deeply personal. Early in his marriage, he and his wife, Christy, experienced a life-altering family tragedy that forced...
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Debt With Benefits - Episode 502
Crushing Debt Podcast
Happy Valentine's Day from The Crushing Debt Podcast! What is "good debt?" What is "bad debt?" What is debt that is neither good or bad? In this week's episode, Shawn & George talk about the difference between "good" and "bad" debt, including a four-question debt test: Does the debt help you earn more money? Is the interest rate under control? Would "future me" thank "present me" for this decision? If I lost my income tomorrow, would this payment wreck me? Let us know if you enjoy this episode and, if so, please share it with your friends! Or, you can support the show by visiting our...
info_outlineWhat lessons can you learn about selling from your kids?
What lessons can you learn about debt from your kids?
While we didn't get to participate in this year's community garage sale, my son did collect, clean and sell golf balls at a golf tournament recently.
Some of the lessons he learned:
- Timing - know your market and their needs
- Networking - with other kids selling other items (like lemonade)
- Preparation - collecting, cleaning, sorting, labelling and pricing
- Investors - (dad, Shawn) to help buy supplies, provide the table for selling, etc.
- Using Revenue to Grow the Business (listen for the story of the golf ball cleaner)
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