Crushing Debt Podcast
The Crushing Debt Podcast is for people who want to eliminate the financial bullies in their lives. It is for listeners who want more money at the end of the month, rather than more month at the end of the money. The podcast provides answers around such topics as real estate litigation, partition, quiet title, chapter 7 liquidation, chapter 13 reorganization, and Chapter 11 business bankruptcies, short sales, loan modifications, creditor harassment and other related topics.
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Your License Says Yes! Freddie Mac Says No! - Episode 532
09/17/2026
Your License Says Yes! Freddie Mac Says No! - Episode 532
How can you be still licensed, but effectively not licensed? What is the Freddie Mac Exclusionary List (or EList)? If you're on the EList, can you work around it? How do you come off the EList? On this week's episode of the Crushing Debt Podcast, Shawn & George talk about the Freddie Mac Exclusionary List. Shawn has multiple other podcast episodes and YouTube videos on the topic if you want to learn more, if you are on the EList, or if you know someone on the EList. Spoiler - it IS possible to come off the EList. 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: To contact George Curbelo, you can email him at or follow his Tiktok channel - To contact Shawn Yesner, you can email him at or visit .
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Ten Signs You're Doing Better Than Most Americans - Episode 531
09/10/2026
Ten Signs You're Doing Better Than Most Americans - Episode 531
Some of us like to, or try to, keep up with the Joneses, but what about doing better than the Joneses? What are 10 signs you're doing well financially? Better than most Americans financially? How behind are you financially, if at all? In this week's episode of The Crushing Debt Podcast, we look at 10+ factors to help you judge whether you are better or worse off than the average AND we talk about things you can do to address these issues. Emergency Savings Covering Surprise Expenses Savings Card Balances Net Worth Retirement And more ... 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: To contact George Curbelo, you can email him at or follow his Tiktok channel - To contact Shawn Yesner, you can email him at or visit .
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The Labor Day Reset - Episode 530
09/03/2026
The Labor Day Reset - Episode 530
Why is Labor Day the real turning point of the financial year? What is Labor Day, and why is it ironic? After summer camps, vacations, back to school shopping, graduation, home improvements and other summer expenditures, what did the summer really cost you? On this week's episode of The Crushing Debt Podcast, Shawn & George take a look at Labor Day, what it means, and why it is important for your financial year. We discuss: The Summer Spending Autopsy Turning the financial hangover into hours using a formula you can calculate The interest tax Flipping the math forward 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: To contact George Curbelo, you can email him at or follow his Tiktok channel - To contact Shawn Yesner, you can email him at or visit .
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Why Smart Business Owners Stay Broke - Episode 529
08/28/2026
Why Smart Business Owners Stay Broke - Episode 529
What is the real reason your first accounting hire is drowning? When should a business owner stop DIY'ing their numbers and bring in real help? What is the messy truth about the first 12 months as a CFO? Why do strong finance hires fail in the wrong setup? On this week's episode of the Crushing Debt Podcast, Shawn & George talk to Wassia Kamon, CPA, CMA, MBA, the Chief Financial Officer of Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs (ACE), a leading Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) based in Georgia. She brings more than 15 years of experience across manufacturing, technology, pharmaceuticals, and the nonprofit sector, with leadership roles in accounting and FP&A. Named the 2025 CFO of the Year by the Atlanta Business Chronicle and a two-time CPA Practice Advisor 40 Under 40 honoree, Wassia is a keynote speaker and guest faculty member for the Wharton Online FP&A Certificate Program. Her insights on finance leadership and governance have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Accounting Today, Fast Company, and Strategic Finance. She is the host of The Diary of a CFO podcast, where she interviews finance leaders about team leadership and the realities of the modern CFO role in growing organizations. She serves on the AICPA Women’s Initiatives Executive Committee and the AICPA Future of Finance Leadership Advisory Group. Please visit Wassia's websites at and 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: To contact George Curbelo, you can email him at or follow his Tiktok channel - To contact Shawn Yesner, you can email him at or visit .
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Networking Isn't Networking - Episode 528
08/20/2026
Networking Isn't Networking - Episode 528
How does networking contribute to your financial freedom? To you being debt free? What are some networking mistakes people make in their debt-free journey? In this week's episode, Shawn & George talk about networking (which is how they met) and what we use networking to accomplish. We also talk about mistakes people make while networking that hurt their bottom line - thus hurting their ability to become debt free. We use networking to: Gain customers Meet referral partners Meet vendors Hire employees Take advantage of opportunities And more ... And some mistakes: Making networking a one-time thing Selling at a networking event (what's in it for me) Collecting cards Networking only when business is bad Failing to follow up Talking about yourself only Equating success with getting a referral. 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: To contact George Curbelo, you can email him at or follow his Tiktok channel - To contact Shawn Yesner, you can email him at or visit .
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Emergency Funds Are Boring Until They're Not! - Episode 527
08/13/2026
Emergency Funds Are Boring Until They're Not! - Episode 527
Why does one unexpected legal expense knock your entire financial life off track? How do you create, fund and use an emergency fund? Is your emergency really an emergency, or something you could have planned for? In this week's episode of the Crushing Debt Podcast, Shawn & George talk about emergency funds and the apparent inability to absorb an unexpected expense without: Using a credit card, personal loan, or incurring more debt Borrowing from family or friends Invading retirement Skipping another bill that needs to be paid Buy now, pay later Ignoring it. Can you budget for the unexpected? Of course! The easiest way to save $1,000 is to save $100 and do that 10 more times! You can automate your savings so you don't even feel it. You can give yourself a (small) reward for achieving your savings goals. 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: To contact George Curbelo, you can email him at or follow his Tiktok channel - To contact Shawn Yesner, you can email him at or visit .
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Debt Free Football Season - Episode 526
08/06/2026
Debt Free Football Season - Episode 526
Now that the World Cup is over, we can turn our attention to "American Football." The NFL Preseason kicks off on August 6, 2026, at the Hall of Fame Game - Carolina Panthers v. Arizona Cardinals. What are the hidden costs of football season? How can you tailgate without sacking your budget? What is the Fantasy Football trap? Do you bet on sports? What is your financial winning playbook? On this week's episode of the Crushing Debt Podcast, Shawn and George tackle all of these issues and more! 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: To contact George Curbelo, you can email him at or follow his Tiktok channel - To contact Shawn Yesner, you can email him at or visit .
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Teen Money Mindset - Episode 525
07/30/2026
Teen Money Mindset - Episode 525
How do you teach your kids about money? How do you teach your kids without it seeming like a chore? On this week's episode of the Crushing Debt Podcast, Shawn and George talk to Greg Junge about his book "Tenn Money Mindset: 8 Essential Money Skills They Don't Tech You in School." With a proven track record as a Four-Time Best-Selling Amazon Author, Real Estate Investor and entrepreneur, and Personal Development Enthusiast, Greg has made it his mission to empower individuals to unlock their full potential and achieve extraordinary success in all areas of life. Drawing upon his diverse experiences and entrepreneurial spirit, Greg's books serve as powerful guides for those seeking to transform their lives and realize their dreams. Covering a wide range of topics including creating successful habits, personal development, mindset mastery, goal achievement, and personal finance for teens, his insightful writings offer practical strategies and invaluable insights that resonate with readers of all ages and backgrounds. Passionate about empowering the next generation, Greg is dedicated to equipping teens and their parents with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive in an ever-changing world. Through his engaging writing style and relatable anecdotes, he inspires teens to take control of their financial future, cultivate healthy habits, and develop a mindset for success that will serve them for a lifetime. 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: To contact George Curbelo, you can email him at or follow his Tiktok channel - To contact Shawn Yesner, you can email him at or visit
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Avoiding Financial "Ruff" Spots - Episode 524
07/23/2026
Avoiding Financial "Ruff" Spots - Episode 524
What costs are involved in pet ownership? Shawn's late wife promised their son that they would buy a dog if he earned straight A's in school. That happened in the last quarter of the 2025-2026 school year, so the Yesner Family welcomed Luka to the pack on the fourth of July. That came with some large and some small expenses, including: Vet bills Pet Insurance Training Toys, Food / Treats, and Supplies And others What expenses or costs are there that a new pet owner might not expect? And how can you deal with the cost increase if you decide to get a new pet? That's the discussion in this week's podcast episode! 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: To contact George Curbelo, you can email him at or follow his Tiktok channel - To contact Shawn Yesner, you can email him at or visit .
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Back To School Budgeting - Episode 523
07/16/2026
Back To School Budgeting - Episode 523
Although we're in summer, the start of school is just around the corner. Are you ready? How do you get ready for school every year? Shawn has two kids - one in high school and one in middle school. George has one in college (and one who just graduated college). Some of the expenses you may incur for kids going back to school: Books Supplies Lunches Clothes / Uniforms Sports / Extracurricular Activities Electronics (computer, calculator) What hidden expenses are there that we have not mentioned? Where can you cut costs, like hand-me-downs, splitting supplies between kids, and taking advantage of sales tax holidays. 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: To contact George Curbelo, you can email him at or follow his Tiktok channel - To contact Shawn Yesner, you can email him at or visit .
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Money Habit World Cup - Episode 522
07/09/2026
Money Habit World Cup - Episode 522
Back in March (episode 507), we did a show about the "Sweet 16" worst money habits to see which was the worst for your wallet and budget. We decided to bring that episode back, but with 16 new "bad" money habits based on a World Cup-style seeding. Group A: Everyday Leaks Subscription creep Food delivery apps Impulse buys ("just this once") Convenience store runs Group B: Big Ticket Traps Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) Car payment stretching (72–84 month loans) Lifestyle creep after a raise "It's an investment" purchases (boat, timeshare, unused home gym) Group C: Emotional Spending Revenge spending (stress/reward shopping) Retail therapy after a bad day Keeping up with social media lifestyles Guilt spending on kids/grandkids Group D: The Excuses "I'll start Monday" mentality "It's just one swipe" thinking No budget or tracking at all Balance transfer as a permanent fix instead of a plan Which money habit do you think will "win" (and by that, we mean which will be the worst? This is all in good fun; the goal isn't perfection — managing money is genuinely hard, and just noticing a pattern is real progress. Do you agree with our analysis? 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: To contact George Curbelo, you can email him at or follow his Tiktok channel - To contact Shawn Yesner, you can email him at or visit .
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Why Paying Off Debt Won't Make You Rich - Episode 521
07/02/2026
Why Paying Off Debt Won't Make You Rich - Episode 521
Why will paying off debt not make you wealthy? What is the tax trap inside your debt payoff plan? What is the difference between being debt-free and financially free? Most business owners who end up in financial crisis did not get there because they failed to earn enough. They got there because nobody ever showed them how to keep what they earned. Revenue is not wealth, and that gap is where the real damage happens. This week's guest on the podcast is Rachid Barry, and for 11 years he has helped entrepreneurs and high-income professionals build financial systems that reduce cash leakage, resolve IRS debt, and create real alternatives before bankruptcy ever becomes the only option. Rachid works with business owners across the U.S. who are profitable on paper but structurally exposed, and that is a story your audience knows well. You can reach Rachid at . 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: To contact George Curbelo, you can email him at or follow his Tiktok channel - To contact Shawn Yesner, you can email him at or visit .
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The Cost of Staying Healthy - Episode 520
06/25/2026
The Cost of Staying Healthy - Episode 520
What are the known and hidden costs of getting sick? What about a medical emergency? Are you prepared for the cost of unexpected health issues and how can you protect yourself, your family, and your bank account? On this week's episode of the Crushing Debt Podcast, Shawn & George talk about Shawn's son, who broke his arm recently, requiring surgery to fix. His son is expected to make a full recovery but the incident taught Shawn a few things about the costs of staying healthy and what to do when an accident happens, including known and hidden costs like: Emergency Room visit X-Rays and other tests IV Surgery Anethesia Pain medicine and pain management After-effects, like cancellation of future plans, medicinal needs after the fact, and other necessary care supplies. We also talk about insurance coverages and how those play into the analysis, and what to do to mitigate the out of pocket costs of a medical incident. 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: To contact George Curbelo, you can email him at or follow his Tiktok channel - To contact Shawn Yesner, you can email him at or visit .
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The Employment Benefit No One Talks About - Episode 519
06/18/2026
The Employment Benefit No One Talks About - Episode 519
Are money problems spilling over to work? What can you do for your employees to reduce stress? Reduce down time? What can you do for employee retention? What is a "stop for this" purchase? As an employer, how can you reduce the chance that you get asked to give advances of payroll to employees? In this week's episode of the Crushing Debt Podcast, Shawn & George talk to Barry Sanborn about the cost of employee turnover, and what to do about it. Barry is the founder of Sanborn Financial Coaching, LLC, in Joplin, Missouri. He started his business on June 1, 2021, to help clients pursue and eventually achieve their personal money goals. Barry provides personal financial coaching services for individuals and couples. He has a degree in business from Missouri State University and is involved in two professional financial coaching organizations. Barry's specialty involves delivering financial coaching as a unique employee benefit designed to help small business owners attract and retain great workers. The employees are offered personal financial coaching services in one-hour sessions, either in-person or online, as a benefit of working at a particular company. You can reach Barry at or visit his website at . 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: To contact George Curbelo, you can email him at or follow his Tiktok channel - To contact Shawn Yesner, you can email him at or visit . And please consider a donation to Pancreatic Cancer research and education by joining Shawn's team at MY Legacy Striders:
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The Real Cost of Keeping Up With Summer! - Episode 518
06/11/2026
The Real Cost of Keeping Up With Summer! - Episode 518
What are some of your more expensive habits? What impact does summer have on your spending? In this week's episode of the podcast, Shawn & George talk about summer's most expensive habits, including: Weddings / Vacations / Family Outings Summer Camps & Kids Activities Concerts Home Improvement Projects Pets Subscriptions Back to School Shopping Cost of Living Changes What other summer spending habits do you have? 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: To contact George Curbelo, you can email him at or follow his Tiktok channel - To contact Shawn Yesner, you can email him at or visit . And please consider a donation to Pancreatic Cancer research and education by joining Shawn's team (until June 30, 2026) at MY Legacy Striders:
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Emergency Funds & Emergency Snacks! - Episode 517
06/04/2026
Emergency Funds & Emergency Snacks! - Episode 517
It is officially the start of Hurricane Season in Florida! Are you prepared? What are some funny hurricane truths? How much water should you have? Toilet paper? Flash lights and batteries? How should you prepare your family and your business for the financial impact of a storm? On this week's episode of The Crushing Debt Podcast, Shawn & George talk about these topics, including whether you are financially ready personally and professionally for a storm, what you need to know or do to protect your family and your business, all with our unique Crushing Debt spin! 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: To contact George Curbelo, you can email him at or follow his Tiktok channel - To contact Shawn Yesner, you can email him at or visit . And please consider a donation to Pancreatic Cancer research and education by joining Shawn's team at MY Legacy Striders: . The link will be open through the end of June!
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Breaking The Stigma - Episode 516
05/28/2026
Breaking The Stigma - Episode 516
Why do people think bankruptcy is bad? True, it has a negative stigma and it will be a hit to your credit score, but why is bankruptcy perceived as a massive negative? Is bankruptcy the best solution for everyone? Put simply, no it is not, but it is better than most people will admit. On this week's episode of The Crushing Debt Podccast, Shawn and George talk about rising debt levels, rising gas prices, rising grocery prices ... prices increasing everywhere, and what that means for someone considering bankruptcy. Plus what are some of the negatives of waiting too long to file? What is the difference between bankruptcy and negotiating the debt? What is the impact of the automatic stay? And what is life like after bankruptcy? 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: To contact George Curbelo, you can email him at or follow his Tiktok channel - To contact Shawn Yesner, you can email him at or visit . And there is still time, until June 30, 2026 to donate to Pancreatic Cancer research and education by joining Shawn's 2026 PanCAN team at MY Legacy Striders:
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Freedom Isn't Free and Neither is the BBQ - Episode 515
05/21/2026
Freedom Isn't Free and Neither is the BBQ - Episode 515
Are you celebrating your freedom this weekend? Or are you still trapped by debt? Or are you spending like you're out of control? Memorial Day weekend is here… The grills are out, the coolers are full… and somehow your bank account is empty by Tuesday. Memorial Day isn’t just a long weekend. It’s about honoring those who gave everything. Freedom comes with a cost. What are you doing with the freedom we've been given ... not here to judge, just here to help you think about it differently. In this week's episode, Shawn & George talk about the hidden spending in a typical holiday weekend, the holiday and social pressures associated with a gathering or celebration, and how to enjoy your weekend without blowing your budget, including: Plan before you shop Watch the "little leaks, and Build in recovery time 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: To contact George Curbelo, you can email him at or follow his Tiktok channel - To contact Shawn Yesner, you can email him at or visit . And although the 2026 PanCAN Purple Stride walk is over, you can support PanCAN year round! We'll re-start our team in a few months as we prepare for the 2027 Purple Stride Walk.
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Thirty Day Reset - How to Get Finances Back on Track Before Summer! - Episode 514
05/14/2026
Thirty Day Reset - How to Get Finances Back on Track Before Summer! - Episode 514
How is that summer body, bathing suit body coming along? Every year around this time… people start talking about getting their summer body ready; eating better… hitting the gym… cutting back… but nobody’s talking about their summer budget. Just like your body, if you ignore it all year and panic in May, things get uncomfortable real fast! Summer bodies vs. summer budgets! On this week's episode of the Crushing Debt Podcast, Shawn & George talk about how to get back on track with your finances as we approach summer, including Things that prevent you from getting your finances under control, like “I’ll start Monday,” “I’ll start next paycheck,” gym membership, budget apps you don’t open, cheat meals, “It’s just one swipe," no plan, no tracking, quick fixes, or balance transfers & “later” thinking; Where summer wrecks your budget, like vacations, kids out of school (extra spending), events, weddings, parties, travel + eating out, or “It’s summer, I deserve it” mindset. We talk about a simple 30-Day Reset to get your money back on track before summer gets out of control, including (1) awareness, (2) clean up, (3) building a simple plan, and then (4) execute and adjust as needed. This doesn't happen without a mindset shift, so celebrate those small victories and, before you know it, you'll have a summer bod AND a summer budget !! 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: To contact George Curbelo, you can email him at or follow his Tiktok channel - To contact Shawn Yesner, you can email him at or visit . And although the 2026 Purple Stride walk is over, please consider a donation to Pancreatic Cancer research and education by joining Shawn's team at MY Legacy Striders:
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Financial Advice Your Rich Uncle Should Not Be Giving You! - Episode 513
05/07/2026
Financial Advice Your Rich Uncle Should Not Be Giving You! - Episode 513
What is one piece of advice you received that is really useful? What about advice that you would rather ignore? On today's episode of The Crushing Debt Podcast, as Graduation 2026 nears closer, Shawn & George talk about financial advice you may have received - good, bad or otherwise - like: Follow your passion Do what you love Take risks while you're young Money will come later You deserve it - put it on a card What advice should you follow? What should you ignore? 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: To contact George Curbelo, you can email him at or follow his Tiktok channel - To contact Shawn Yesner, you can email him at or visit . Although PanCAN 2026 is over, there's still time to donate to the 2026 team, MY Legacy Striders:
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Finding Hidden Cash - Episode 512
04/30/2026
Finding Hidden Cash - Episode 512
Buying a house? Can you get assistance with your downpayment? Are there income requirements for getting downpayment assistance? Do you have to be a first time homebuyer to get downpayment assistance? What is the difference between MIP and PMI? On this week's episode, we talk to Michael Banner for his fourth appearance on the show. You can hear Michael on episodes: 400 - Sleeping Giant of the Senior Real Estate World - HECM for Purchase 384 - The Secret to Moving Forward in Reverse 120 - Safely Using a Reverse Mortgage Michael is also the host of the 62 Who Knew Podcast, which you can find where you listed to the Crushing Debt Podcast. He is also a national speaker on logevity. You can reach Michael at . 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: To contact George Curbelo, you can email him at or follow his Tiktok channel - To contact Shawn Yesner, you can email him at or visit . Although the PanCAN Purple Stride walk is over, we will be gearing up soon for the 2027 walk. The link to donate for this year's walk will be active until June 1, 2026, MY Legacy Striders:
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ChatGPT Told Me to Invest in WHAT?! - Episode 511
04/23/2026
ChatGPT Told Me to Invest in WHAT?! - Episode 511
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 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: To contact George Curbelo, you can email him at or follow his Tiktok channel - To contact Shawn Yesner, you can email him at or visit . If you get this on the day or it's release, there is still time to donate to Pancreatic Cancer research and education by joining Shawn's team at MY Legacy Striders:
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We Thought We Knew Money, We Were Wrong! - Episode 510
04/16/2026
We Thought We Knew Money, We Were Wrong! - Episode 510
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 with your friends! Or, you can support the show by visiting our Patreon page: To contact George Curbelo, you can email him at or follow his Tiktok channel - To contact Shawn Yesner, you can email him at or visit . And please consider a donation to Pancreatic Cancer research and education by joining Shawn's team at MY Legacy Striders:
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How to Pay Off Debt Faster - Episode 509
04/09/2026
How to Pay Off Debt Faster - Episode 509
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 owners who are running on personal credit cards and avoiding their finances get clear on where their money is actually going, so they can stop the cycle and start paying themselves what they actually deserve. No budgeting lectures, no accountant speak. Just real clarity and a path forward. You can contact Nancy at the website above, or at . Her website also has a TON of useful resources for solopreneurs that need budgetary help. 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: To contact George Curbelo, you can email him at or follow his Tiktok channel - To contact Shawn Yesner, you can email him at or visit . And please consider a donation to Pancreatic Cancer research and education by joining Shawn's team at MY Legacy Striders:
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TikTok University. Financial Degree or Disaster? - Episode 508
04/02/2026
TikTok University. Financial Degree or Disaster? - Episode 508
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: To contact George Curbelo, you can email him at or follow his Tiktok channel - To contact Shawn Yesner, you can email him at or visit . And please consider a donation to Pancreatic Cancer research and education by joining Shawn's team at MY Legacy Striders:
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March Madness, the Worst Money Habits - Episode 507
03/19/2026
March Madness, the Worst Money Habits - Episode 507
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 HABITS 5 Not checking your bank account vs. 12 Ignoring CC statements “Avoidance charges interest.” B4 · LIFESTYLE INFLATION 4 Upgrading lifestyle after every raise vs. 13 Financing things to feel successful The dark horse of the left region. RIGHT REGION: Debt & Budget B5 · DEBT BEHAVIOR 5 Paying only minimum payments vs. 12 Saying “I'll deal with debt later” Minimums feel like progress. They're not. B6 · SOCIAL PRESSURE HABITS 4 Spending to keep up w/ friends vs. 13 Saying yes to every event broke FOMO is an expensive habit. B7 · BUDGET SABOTAGE 6 Guessing instead of tracking vs. 11 Starting budgets, quit after 5 days The Cinderella pick. Could go all the way. B8 · FALSE CONFIDENCE HABITS 3 High income solves everything vs. 14 One good month = problem solved Overconfidence is a budget's worst enemy. Highlighted row = analyst's pick to advance Who do you think will win? Who is your darkhorse, your Cinderella? 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: To contact George Curbelo, you can email him at or follow his Tiktok channel - To contact Shawn Yesner, you can email him at or visit . And please consider a donation to Pancreatic Cancer research and education by joining Shawn's team at MY Legacy Striders:
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Chasing Luck Instead of Building Stability - Episode 506
03/12/2026
Chasing Luck Instead of Building Stability - Episode 506
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, you can support the show by visiting our Patreon page: To contact George Curbelo, you can email him at or follow his Tiktok channel - To contact Shawn Yesner, you can email him at or visit . And please consider a donation to Pancreatic Cancer research and education by joining Shawn's team at MY Legacy Striders:
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Forgive Me For I Have Spent - Episode 505
03/05/2026
Forgive Me For I Have Spent - Episode 505
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 myself nothing. I bought a car I cannot afford because my friends have one. I co-signed for my kids' loan. I have a high-paying job that I hate. 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: To contact George Curbelo, you can email him at or follow his Tiktok channel - To contact Shawn Yesner, you can email him at or visit . And please consider a donation to Pancreatic Cancer research and education by joining Shawn's team at MY Legacy Striders:
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Ten Things Holding You Back From Building Wealth - Episode 504
02/26/2026
Ten Things Holding You Back From Building Wealth - Episode 504
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 / Ego Waiting for the right time Helping everyone else before you're stable Mindset 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: To contact George Curbelo, you can email him at or follow his Tiktok channel - To contact Shawn Yesner, you can email him at or visit . And please consider a donation to Pancreatic Cancer research and education by joining Shawn's team at MY Legacy Striders:
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Money & Ego - Episode 503
02/19/2026
Money & Ego - Episode 503
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 them to confront grief, responsibility, and major financial decisions all at once. Guided by his personal and professional experiences, TJ and his wife eliminated over $300,000 in debt, fully funded their children’s education, and built a values-based financial plan rooted in preparation, margin, giving, and intentional living. Today, TJ walks alongside clients as a coach and accountability partner, helping them challenge cultural money myths, prepare for life’s uncertainties, and use money as a tool to support what matters most. We talk about how TJ got into debt, how he got out of debt, and his motivation for doing so. We also talk about how to have difficult money conversations with your spouse, without ego getting in the way. 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: To contact George Curbelo, you can email him at or follow his Tiktok channel - To contact Shawn Yesner, you can email him at or visit . And please consider a donation to Pancreatic Cancer research and education by joining Shawn's team at MY Legacy Striders:
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