Romy (38) and Travis (37) are a married couple living in Cape Town—but despite earning over $130,000 a year, they’re constantly running on empty. Romy feels the crushing weight of managing everything alone, while Travis avoids financial planning and insists things will “just work out.” Together, they’ve repeated the exact same dynamic Romy grew up with—right ... Show More
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229. “I’m almost 50 and have nothing to show for my life”
Christine (47) and Thad (57) have been together for more than six years, but instead of building wealth, they’re buried under nearly $340,000 of debt. Christine, the self-appointed “CFO,” is exhausted from tracking every bill, while Thad avoids the details and spends freely. Thei ... Show More
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Sep 30
228. “I’m 30, broke, and tired of budgeting”
Kristen (30) and Josh (36) married just last year, but their honeymoon phase is buried under $40,000 of debt and a sense of being “trapped.” Kristen is meticulous, tracking every dollar and carrying deep guilt around spending—even on herself. Josh, meanwhile, shrugs off the stres ... Show More
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Sep 23
227. “We bought our dream house. Now we’re drowning”
Jason (38) and Katie (36) thought buying their dream home in Minnesota would be the start of a new chapter. Instead, they’re buried in debt, daycare bills, and the pressure of raising a new baby while working demanding creative jobs in an industry threatened by AI. Despite earnin ... Show More
1h 20m
Apr 2025
228. The Most Important Financial Decision You'll Ever Make (That NO ONE Talks About)
Worried about the stock market or a possible recession? Register for our FREE 'Don't Panic' workshop for your 3-step plan for financial security in 2025: herfirst100k.com/SOS We spend so much time stressing over budgets, investments, credit scores—basically, all the numbers. But ... Show More
48m 56s
Apr 2025
#932 - Dave Ramsey - Why Smart People Make Stupid Money Decisions
Dave Ramsey is a personal finance expert, podcaster, and an author. The rules of money aren’t complicated. Make more than you spend, live below your means. So why is it still so hard to get right? What are the real keys to building wealth, and how do we stop sabotaging ourselves ... Show More
1h 36m
Aug 19
How Victoria Devine Went From Hiding $40k Debt to Financial Freedom (And Lessons You Can Steal)
You know Victoria Devine as your finance hype girl… but for the first time ever, she’s sharing the part of her story you’ve never heard. The one where she was $40k in debt, lying awake at night wondering how on earth she’d dig herself out, and how she turned it all around. This w ... Show More
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Feb 2025
The Money Expert: “If I Was Broke Today, This Is EXACTLY What I’d Do To Become Debt-Free” | Anthony O’Neal
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Get my new book Make Money Easy here!Financial freedom begins with taking control of your money story, not your credit score. In this transformative conversation, bestselling author Anthony O'Neal shatters conven ... Show More
53m 27s
Aug 28
How Much Should You Really Have in Savings? And What To Do If Your Financial Advice Feels Wrong
So… what is the magic number you should have when it comes to savings? Is it a neat percentage, a chunky dollar figure, or three months of bills sitting pretty in your account? This week we’re spilling the tea on how to work out your number, so you can stop guessing and start sav ... Show More
33m 39s