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 stress with a “we’ll figure it out” attitude, though his impulse purchases and nicoti ... Show More
Oct 7
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 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
Sep 16
226. “She’s chasing FIRE. I want to enjoy life now.”
Laura (34) and Cameron (38) earn over $200,000 a year and save thousands each month, yet every decision feels like a crisis. Laura, a first-generation Mexican American, grew up in financial chaos and now enforces strict rules, from tracking every purchase in YNAB to keeping Camer ... Show More
1h 35m
Sep 3
The debt trap, combining finances & why you shouldn’t rent w/ Rachel Cruze
Rachel Cruze, best-selling author and daughter of Dave Ramsey, joins Matt & Abby to spill money tips every couple needs to hear. From combining finances and crushing debt to car payments, renting, and teaching kids about money, this episode is packed with practical advice you can ... Show More
1h 2m
Dec 2024
203. How to Afford Everything (Even Grad School!) and Building Financial Resilience with Dr. Darla Bishop
What does it take to turn long-standing financial trauma into a sustainable path toward stability and control over your money? In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Dr. Darla Bishop, aka “The FinanSis,” about just that as she takes us through her story of navigating financial and ... Show More
1 h
Apr 2025
227. How to Stop Caring What People Think with Mel Robbins
You know that little voice in your head that says, “What will they think?” The one that’s held you back from hitting publish, setting a boundary, or even just being yourself? Yeah, we’re done with that. In this episode, I sit down with the iconic Mel Robbins to talk about how to ... Show More
1h 25m
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
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