In 2021, we talked to a listener that we’re calling Tessa, who found themselves in $19,000 worth of credit card debt. When Tessa’s sister offered to pay a huge chunk of the debt, new problems arose. First, the offer didn’t bring instant peace-of-mind. Second, it wasn’t clear if paying off the debt right away was even the best solution. This week, we revisit ... Show More
Nov 25
“The Lord Is My Shepherd and He Knows I'm Gay”
When the Metropolitan Community Church was founded in the late sixties, it was one of the first gay positive churches in America. When AIDS hit, it became a refuge for people who were sick and those who were mourning them.
In this episode, Anna talks to researcher Lynne Gerber, ... Show More
55m 14s
Nov 15
Money on the Mind: How to Budget for Aging Parents…and Yourself
In a new, very special Death, Sex & Money and Slate Money crossover, Felix Salmon and Anna Sale are once again joined by Felix’s financial advisor Adrianna Adams from Domain Money to talk about…parents. They dig into the emotions of trying to take care of your aging parents while ... Show More
26m 6s
Dec 2020
How To Get Out of Debt Faster Than You Think
Irina and her husband are more than $100,000 in debt. They’re working to pay it off, but between monthly credit card bills, student loan payments, 401k contributions and spending on their new baby, their money is spread too thin. In this episode of How To!, we bring on Rachel Cru ... Show More
28m 9s
Jun 2024
161. “He hid $77k in CC debt from me—but can’t tell me what he bought”
Jim and Dana are 58, five years into their second marriages, and coping with changes in their new lifestyle in different ways. Jim is set on providing as he follows patterns from his past, hiding tens of thousands in debt. Dana daydreams of her past in California—and the lifetime ... Show More
1h 15m
Feb 2023
2668: How I Turned Things Around When My Life Was a Mess by Jen Hayes
Jen Hayes shares how she turned her life around
Episode 2668: How I Turned Things Around When My Life Was a Mess by Jen Hayes
A few years ago, Jen and her husband were buried in $117,000 of student loan debt. Now, they've paid off over $100k of debt, and they're on track to have ... Show More
10m 52s
Dec 2023
133. "She has $7k in cc debt—just 3 months after I paid it off for her" (Part 1)
Becki is 42, Dustin is 36. Becki moved to North Caroline from California two years ago, into Dustin’s house but is feeling disconnected from her family, like the space is still his, not shared. Her troubling credit card history keeps them from getting married and building a futur ... Show More
56m 6s
Sep 2023
120. “We have 3 kids, $1k saved, $0 invested. Is it too late for us?”
Ana is 31 and Gabriel is 29. They have three young kids and will be celebrating their tenth wedding anniversary soon. This episode deals with addiction and recovery work, therapy, deep family influences, and imbalanced money dynamics. His money mindset is stuck in the past—but sh ... Show More
56m 43s
Apr 2024
How to Pay off Debt and Save Money Fast
Are you struggling to finally break free from debt? In this Money 101 episode, I’m breaking down how to think about debt, strategies to pay it off, and why being completely debt-free should never be the goal. Just a quick note, this episode is not just for newbies. When I was a w ... Show More
33m 11s
Oct 2019
Pep Talk with Tori DeSimone | Entrepreneur Life, YT Culture, Budgeting and more!
<p>Danielle & Brooke are back at it for your mid-week hang with High lights & Low lights, and current favorites of the week! PLUS, Brooke sits down with fellow YouTuber and co-owner of STRIDE Spin & Fitness, Tori DeSimone! Tori discusses her journey getting started on ... Show More
1h 34m