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
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259. "We’re worth $1.5M but I refuse to buy new pants"
Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich talks to Mikaela and Dave, both in their early thirties, parents of two young children, and earning an impressive $278,000 a year. Despite a net worth nearing $1.5 million, they struggle to spend money, even on necessities. Mikaela wears ... Show More
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258. "We had $900K. Now we’re $100K in debt"
Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich talks to Kristina and Erin, a married couple who have been together for 10 years, raising two children in Toronto. They make good money, but they have no system for their finances, which has led to years of avoidance. They've accumulated ... Show More
1h 33m
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257. "We really want a house - but have $0 in savings"
Molly and Jason are 45 and 46, living together with a 2-year-old daughter. They earn $142,000 a year combined. They have $0 in savings, $46,000 in debt, and a net worth of just $4,842. They dream of buying a house, investing in real estate, and retiring early. But when Ramit open ... Show More
1h 49m
Sep 2025
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
59m 58s
Oct 2025
Financial Expert: Passive Income Is A Scam! Post-Traumatic Broke Syndrome Is Controlling Millions!
Morgan Housel, global expert on personal finance, shares powerful lessons on Warren Buffett’s hidden struggles, Elon Musk’s sacrifices, money trauma and financial habits, how to invest wisely, and the psychology behind saving, spending, and success. Morgan Housel is a partner at ... Show More
2h 7m
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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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Buy What You Love Without Going Broke | Frugal Friends
Most people pursuing financial independence swing between two extremes: overspending in one area while ruthlessly cutting back in another, never quite finding sustainable balance. Jen and Jill, hosts of the Frugal Friends podcast, challenge this pattern by introducing what they c ... Show More
57m 42s
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How to Tackle Debt — Without Cutting Coffee, Joy, or Your Sanity - Part 2 of 4 Financial Confidence Bootcamp
This is Part 2 of our Financial Confidence Bootcamp — Four Weeks. Four Habits. One Confident You. Check out Episode 1 of my Financial Confidence Bootcamp If you’ve been stuck in the debt shame spiral — avoiding statements, swiping with guilt, or believing you have to give up ever ... Show More
40m 25s