The His and Her Money Show

How Brian Brandow Paid off 109,000 of Debt to Become Debt Free Through hard work and dedication, Brian Brandow paid off 109,000 dollars of debt in just 50 months. Before he began his journey to debt freedom, Brian uses to use his credit cards to cover anything he couldn’t afford outright, including family vacations.

But after coming to the realization that all of his cards were maxed out, he came to a pivotal financial turning point in his life.

As a result, today he and his family are debt-free and living the life of their dreams. His story serves as a true testament that the goal of debt freedom is attainable, no matter how much debt you begin your journey with.

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Still don't believe that debt freedom is an attainable goal for you and your family? Well then find out how Dante and Laura Harris successfully paid off 22,000 dollars of debt, in just 22 months!

Their journey to debt freedom is full of ups and downs, but in the end, they persevered their way to victory. They made a conscious decision that although they were in debt, they were not going to stay that way.

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Million-dollar companies come in all types, forms, and fashions. Today, we profile entrepreneur Mychal Connolly, and talk about how he was able to build a million-dollar business out of diapers!

In this episode of The His & Her Money Show, Mychal details his story of going from dishwasher to a million-dollar business owner. His story is a true testament to the possibilities of creating the "American Dream" for yourself, and your family, through entrepreneurship.


Melanie Lockert has done the unthinkable, she paid off 68,000 dollars of student loans in just 4 years! Her story of sacrifice and perseverance is sure to inspire you to become debt-free as well.

Melanie had to endure many obstacles on this journey of hers towards financial freedom. Her ups and downs and the lessons that she has learned through the process will surely bring hope to your desire to get out of debt as well.

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There is no greater investment that a parent can make, other than investing in their children. In your quest to turn your financial situation around, you should also be striving to teach your kids good money habits as well.

Being intentional about teaching your kids about money will build a legacy of financial stewardship, which can live on for generations to come.

To help gain insight on the best ways to teach kids about money, we reached out to teenage entrepreneur Eva Baker from TeensGotCents.com


Lynnette Khalfani-Cox is known all over the world as "The Money Coach", for the massive amount of personal finance wisdom that she has doled out over the years. What you may not have known, however, is that she was once buried in over $100,000 worth of credit card debt.

She had to fight hard in order to turn her situation around and become debt-free. But she did just and paid off six figures of credit card debt.

In this episode of The His & Her Money Show, Lynnette shares the details of her journey from being knee-deep in credit card debt to becoming completely debt-free.


We're all about creating streams of income, to help launch you forward on your journey to financial freedom. Today's episode of The His & Her Money Show is going to help you do just that. In this episode, we discuss how to make a six-figure income as a freelance writer.

To help us dig into this topic, we brought in an expert on the matter. In this interview, we talk with Miranda Marquit of MirandaMarquit.com. Miranda shares the details of how she went from making "peanuts", to consistently earning a six-figure income as a freelance writer.

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Today's guest on The His & Her Money Show is millionaire J.Massey of Cash Flow Diary. He shares his vast range of knowledge on the topic of how everyday people can make millions by investing in real estate.

J. Massey endured a string of discouraging life events: his pregnant wife had a serious illness, he was in an accident that left him with a punctured lung that prevented him from being able to work, and their family home was foreclosed upon. Those tough times forced him to figure out a new way to provide income for his family.

Since those dark days of his past, J. has become a successful real estate investor and has amassed an impressive real estate portfolio of over 300 units of residential and commercial properties.

 

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Debt Free stories can come in all shapes and sizes. We have featured stories of married couples, single parents, and single people in general. Some of our guests have had two incomes, other's just one income, and some had no employment at all.

It just goes to show you, that no matter what your current life situation may be, you can achieve debt freedom. Today's episode of The His & Her Money Show is another great example of that.

Today we speak with Mark Wingo, founder of New Beginning Financial Group and Wingonomics.com. He shares the details of his story of being able to pay off over $45,000 of debt. The most incredible part of the story is the fact that he was able to accomplish this, despite the fact that he had just got laid off from work.

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The road to financial freedom always starts with establishing a desired life goal to attain. For some people, that goal could be to end the stress in their life that debt has brought them; for others, the goal is to be able to travel more.

For Melissa Thomas, her goal for debt freedom was to be able to go and see her favorite singer perform, as often as she wanted. She didn't just create a goal, but she went after it with full force. Melissa and her family were able to successfully pay off over $43,000 worth of debt in just 4 years.

In this episode of The His & Her Money Show, Melissa shares all the details about her journey to debt freedom. Her story is sure to inspire you to charge with the same veracity after your financial goals too.


Financial infidelity can be defined as the secretive act of spending money, possessing credit and credit cards, holding secret accounts or stashes of money, borrowing money, or otherwise incurring debt unknown or unwilling to one’s spouse, partner, or significant other. Unfortunately in many marriages, infidelity of this sort is a very present threat to the health of that union.

The good news is that there is hope if you find yourself faced with this situation. We can personally speak to this fact because financial infidelity almost ruined our relationship

However, through prayer and perseverancewe were able to recover from it. To help us navigate this tough topic, we reached out to lawyer and author Valerie Rind to shed some light on this subject.

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If you have ever wondered, how two spouses can create a successful business together, then this episode of The His & Her Money Show is for you. Entrepreneurship gives you the opportunity to create a legacy for years to come.

Who better to create that legacy with, then your spouse? For many, the thought of creating a business with your spouse can seem a bit daunting and overwhelming.

With that thought in mind, we sat down with Greg & Holly Johnson of Club Thrifty. They detail their journey of successfully transitioning from both of their 9 to 5 jobs, into full-time business owners.

Not only will their story inspire you, but it will show you that you have what it takes to accomplish your entrepreneurial goals as well.


If you want to achieve any financial goal, you are going to have to maintain superior focus. As an example, by becoming a focused spender, Kamilah O'Brien paid off 65,000 dollars of student loans in just 3 years!

Debt freedom can be yours if you want it bad enough. Kamilah wanted it so bad; that she was able to do whatever it took, even working additional side jobs, to get across the finish line.

Her hard work and dedication paid off in a big way, and now she is debt-free! Kamilah's story serves as a wonderful example that debt freedom is truly an attainable goal.

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If you have a desire to build wealth, then this episode of The His & Her Money Show is just for you. Many people have wealth-building on their "to do" list, but few actually are able to make it happen.

The truth is there are rules that must be followed if you truly desire to build wealth for you and your family. Not only rules, but there are 10 Commandments of Wealth Building that you should know about as well.

To help us with this topic, we talk with Todd Tresidder of Financial Mentor. Todd has been a serial entrepreneur since childhood and went on to build his own wealth as a hedge fund investment manager, before “retiring” as a millionaire at 35.

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There is no set of numbers that have a bigger impact on your financial life, than your credit score. Whether or not you choose to improve your credit score can have either a negative or a positive impact on your lifestyle, from a financial standpoint.

Your credit score has a direct impact on your ability to purchase a home, qualify for insurance, and even land a job. Since your credit score has the ability to affect such vital areas of your life, it is truly imperative that you take the steps necessary to improve your credit score.

We tackle this topic on this episode of The His & Her Money Show. We interviewed Marsha Barnes of The Finance Bar, and she shed valuable insight on how your credit score can be better understood, and ultimately improved.

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If you are drowning in student loan debt, debt freedom is still an attainable goal for you. Don’t believe the myth that you will always have a student loan payment, and that there is nothing that you can do about it.

Today’s episode of The His & Her Money Show is proof that student loan debt can be destroyed, once and for all. In this episode, we talk with Steven from Even Steven Money, as he shares the details of how he was able to pay off over $46,000 worth of student loans in just 2 years!


Today’s episode of The His & Her Money Show details the story of Jessica Garbarino, who fought back from foreclosure to become debt-free. Jessica was able to successfully eliminate over $56,000 worth of debt, and she did it as a single woman.

Her journey was full of ups and downs, but she was able to persevere through those obstacles to achieve her goal of becoming debt-free.

 

What You Will Learn

  • How Jessica ended up buried in over $56,000 worth of debt.
  • How Jessica battled back from foreclosure to become debt-free.
  • The steps Jessica took to get back on track after pausing her debt-free journey.
  • Her advice for anyone who desires to become free from debt once and for all.

 

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Jessica’s story serves as a wonderful example of how through determination, and perseverance, anyone can achieve debt freedom.

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Let’s face it, the already high cost of college is doing nothing but increasing. Currently, the biggest financial hurdle that the millennial generation is facing centers on student loan debt.

Figuring out how to minimize, or altogether avoid, financial bondage that occurs due to high college costs is not an easy task to undertake. To help us navigate this all too important topic, we reached out to Brad Baldridge from Taming The High Cost of College, to share some wisdom on how to keep college costs low.

 

What You Will Learn

  • The first thing that you need to consider when trying to reduce college costs.
  • The role that your taxes play in saving money for college.
  • Common mistakes that families are making while trying to save for the children’s college.
  • How to find viable scholarship opportunities.
  • The 6 types of colleges and how they impact pricing.

 

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Communication is the lifeblood of every marriage. For many though, communication is an area in our lives that requires massive improvement.

The truth is, that not only do we need to be communicating on a regular basis in marriage, but there are specific conversations that should be had right away.

To help us figure out how to navigate through these important marriage conversations, we interviewed Phillip & Christine St. Vil from MomsNCharge.com.

In this episode of The His & Her Money Show, we break down what each of the marriage conversations is, and how we can go about initiating those conversations with our spouse.

 

What You Will Learn

  • Communication tips to strengthen your marriage.
  • 3 Important marriage conversations that you and your spouse need to have.
  • How to initiate those conversations with your spouse.
  • Advice on how to keep the love in your marriage.

 

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Have you ever looked at a dirty toilet as being a possible catalyst for your financial freedom? Well, Maureen Campaiola sure did!

So much so, that she was able to eliminate close to $80,000 worth of debt by cleaning toilets. 

You definitely want to tune in to this episode of The His & Her Money Show to hear all the details of her incredible journey towards financial freedom.

 

What You Will Learn

  • How Maureen’s spending habits led her deep into debt.
  • Details of the day she received a foreclosure notice, and the effect it had on her.
  • How being laid off from her job played a big role in her becoming debt-free.
  • How cleaning toilets helped her pay off all of her debts.
  • Her advice for anyone who desires to become debt-free.

 

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Many single parents have a belief, that they don't have the ability to work their way out of debt. Today's guest on The His & Her Money Show demonstrates that quite the contrary is true.

In this episode, we speak with Chonce Maddox of MyDebtEpiphany.com, as she details her journey towards becoming debt-free. She has had to overcome a lack of financial wisdom being passed on to her, as well as all of the responsibilities that come with being a single parent, to get to where she is today.

She has turned her circumstances into her motivation to become debt-free, and chronicle her journey for the world to see. Through her hard work and dedication, Chonce is on track to be completely debt-free next year!

Her story speaks loud and clear to all, that debt freedom is a realistic goal for anyone who is willing to put in the work to accomplish it.

 

What You Will Learn

  • How Chonce ended up buried in debt.
  • Her true motivation for wanting to become completely debt-free.
  • The steps that she is taking to get rid of all of her debt.
  • The various obstacles that she has had to overcome during her journey to debt freedom.
  • Her advice for anyone who wants to follow in her footsteps to eliminate debt.

 

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Many couples have questions about getting on the same page financially with their spouse. We are going to tackle some of these questions head-on with today's episode of The His & Her Money Show.

Today's guest is nonother than Patrice C. Washington, also known as The Money Maven. She stops by the show today to share her financial insight on all of the tough financial topics that couples find themselves dealing with, on a regular basis.

Not only that, but she shares her own personal testimony of going from having a 7 figure company, to losing it all and having to scrape up change to feed her daughter. Her story of financial redemption will surely leave you inspired and encouraged.

 

What You Will Learn

  • Should couples invest now or get out of debt first.
  • How spouses can get on the same page financially.
  • How to pass good money habits on to your children.
  • Patrice's personal testimony of going from having a 7 figure business, to having to scrape up change to feed her daughter.

 

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In today’s episode of The His & Her Money Show, we meet a couple who was willing to do WHATEVER it took to become debt-free!

They were so determined to become debt-free, they were willing to sell scrap metal that they found on the side of the road!

If you really want to achieve debt freedom, you too will have to be willing to be creative and relentless in your approach to the process.

Lane and Krista’s story isn’t just amazing because they knocked out $70,000 worth of debt, but the fact that they did it in less than three years is incredible!

They stop by the show today to share all of the details of their incredible journey to financial freedom.


It’s high time that you turn your business idea, into a business reality. The question that you have to ask yourself is what is holding you back from making it happen?

For many people, it’s a fear centered on the amount of money it takes to start a business. Financial fear is so paralyzing, that it is typically the main cause for many great business ventures never coming to fruition.

The good news is that this grappling fear no longer has to stop you from starting a business. There are great resources that are budget-friendly that will allow you to get your company up and running in no time.

To help us delve into this topic, we interviewed Omar Zenhom from The $100 MBA. He gave some great advice, and even better resources to get you to start your business on a budget and start on your entrepreneurial journey right away.

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Today's guest on The His & Her Money Show serves as a testament to this very fact. In this episode, we speak with Molly Stillman of StillBeingMolly.com.

Molly details her journey of going from $36,000 in debt, to completely debt-free. The best part is that she was able to accomplish this feat in just 3 short years!

Her story is truly inspirational, and will definitely motivate you to start or complete your journey to debt freedom as well.


If you have a bankruptcy in your past, there is most definitely still hope for you! Today’s guest on The His & Her Money Show is a wonderful example of this very fact.

In today’s episode, we speak with Debbi King from DebbiKing.com. She details her story of going from being bankrupt to accumulating wealth.

Debbi once found herself in a situation where she was a single mom, with over $200,000 of debt, and facing bankruptcy. Her story of financial redemption serves as an inspiration to all of us, that we can turn things around for ourselves financially, no matter what our circumstances may be.

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Today’s guest on The His & Her Money Show is an excellent example of this very fact. In this episode, we speak with a woman by the name of Prudence from PrudenceDebtFree.com.

She details her journey of going from a consumerist lifestyle to a debt-free lifestyle. She was able to successfully eliminate over $100,000 of debt, in just 3 years! Trust us, this is an episode that you do not want to miss.

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Today we'll be talking with Steve Stewart from SteveStewart.me as he shares the details of his debt freedom journey. He even talks about how becoming a DJ on the side, helped bring in extra cash that allowed him to get out of debt at a very fast pace.

Steve Stewart is a Personal Finance Architect who helps people plan their cash flow and learn how to "pay attention, not interest".


On his episode of The His & Her Money Show, we speak with Jessica Kempf from BudgetForHealth.com. She shares her incredible story of how she destroyed $30,000 worth of student loan debt in just 9 months!

She serves as a bright shining example that debt freedom is real; and that you can experience the joy that comes along with it.


Amy White from DailySuccessfulLiving.com came to that realization a few years ago, and she decided to do something about it.

She made a decision that enough was enough, and she wasn't going to allow debt to control her life any longer. It was at the moment that she and her family set out on their debt-free journey.

To date, they have eliminated $293,000 worth of debt! In this episode of The His and Her Money Show, Amy will share the details of her journey so that you can be inspired to do the same.

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If you are willing to pay the price for it, you will come to find out that financial freedom is completely worth it in the end.

Today's guest on The His & Her Money Show is living proof of this. In this episode, we talk with Ed Mills from TheMillionaireEducator.com as he shares his story of going from -$40,000 to $1,000,000 net worth!

Ed Mills and his wife are both teachers firmly committed to financial independence. They love sharing their journey in order to help others accomplish their financial and life goals.


You no longer have to allow your debt to control, or define you. Without question, there is hope for you and your current financial situation.

If you think that the amount of debt that you are in is too much to overcome, then you should definitely tune in to this episode of The His & Her Money Show. In this episode, we speak with Michael Todd from OwnMoreOweLess.com, as he shares his story of eliminating over $200,000 worth of debt, to become completely debt-free. Even his home mortgage is paid off!

Among his many nuggets of wisdom, Michael declares that "with no debts, I am a freer, braver, and more honest person without having debt putting worry and fear into my daily life". Trust us, no matter where you are currently situated on your journey towards debt freedom, this episode will serve as a great source of inspiration!


Financial advisors are available to assist you in mastering your money. However, all financial advisors are not equal, and you have to be careful as to which one to hire.

To help you in your decision-making process, we decided to interview Joe Saul Sehy from StackingBenjamins.com. Joe is a former Financial Advisor turned Personal Finance blogger and he has a wealth of knowledge in this area.

Joe really takes his time in breaking down everything that you need to know to find the financial advisor that is right for you.


The amount of effort that we put into our marriage has a direct correlation to the health of it. No matter how you spin it, successful marriages don't happen by accident.

Marriage is the union of two imperfect people that are trying to create a perfect life together. Along the way, if you're not careful, you can find yourselves drifting apart instead of drawing closer together.

With that in mind, we invited Bryan Van Slyke to come on the show, and share his wisdom in regards to marriage. Bryan shares a valuable pearl of wisdom in regards to how we can ensure that we are meeting the needs of our spouse.

We know you are going to love this episode and become a better spouse to your mate as a result of it.


According to research, the average family is weighed down with over $15,000 worth of credit card debt.

What's even more unfortunate than the amount of debt that most people are in, is the fact that too many people feel that there is nothing that they can do about it.

This couldn't be further from the truth! The truth is that you can be debt-free no matter how much debt you are currently in.

In this episode of The His & Her Money Show, we talk with David Bakke from Money Crashers. He shares his incredible story of eliminating over $35,000 worth of credit card debt. And he completed this feat in under 3 years!


In today's episode of The His & Her Money Show, we talk with Kevin Bullard who is the co-founder of Marriage Works. Kevin offers up TONS of great and practical advice on exactly the types of things that we need to be doing right now, to ensure that we have healthy and successful marriages, for years to come.


The most powerful resource that you have in your possession, to become financially free, is your income. The problem for some of you is that your current level of income isn't giving you the power that you need to get out of debt, and build wealth.

The obvious remedy for your situation is to increase your income. Of course, for many of you, that's easier said than done. However, with a little ingenuity and ambition, you can take your talents and turn them into streams of income.

To help us think through this process, we interviewed Lauren Bowling from FinancialBestLife.com. She offers up great advice on how anybody can create multiple streams of income for themselves.

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Today’s guest on The His & Her Money Show is a prime example of overcoming the challenges of life to become debt-free. In this episode, we talk with Derek Sall from Life and My Finances.

He details his journey of going from deep in debt and divorced, to debt-free in just 1 year! Derek’s story will truly encourage you to make it out of the financial mess that you may be in currently and come out on the other side victoriously.


In this episode, we talk with Elle Martinez from The Couple Money Podcast, and she walks us through how she was able to successfully transition from employee to entrepreneur.

Elle Martinez helps families through her site Couple Money, to achieve financial freedom by sharing tips for reducing debt, increasing income, and building net worth.


Lindsey shares her incredible story of how she and her husband took the journey to become debt-free. One of the coolest aspects of her story is that they were able to pay off their entire home mortgage in just 14 months


If you believe that having any form of debt is just a part of life, then you believe a total myth. You don't have to be shackled and bound by the weight of your debt if you don't want to. There is hope!

You can take steps, day by day to change your current financial situation for the better. Jackie Beck is a prime example of this. Jackie and her family successfully eliminated $147,000 worth of debt to become completely debt-free.

When we say Jackie is completely debt-free, that's exactly what we mean. She not only rid herself of all consumer debt, but she even paid off her home mortgage too!


In today's episode, we talk with Chris Peach from MoneyPeach.com about his journey to debt freedom. A few years back Chris came to the conclusion that being in debt was not the best place to be.

With that in mind, he and his wife set off on a journey to eliminate over $52,000 worth of debt, once and for all.

In a matter of a mere 7 months, they were completely debt-free! Tune in to find out how he was able to pull it off in such a short amount of time.


Being in debt maybe your current chapter in your life story, but it doesn’t have to be the final chapter. You can make changes to your life that will free you from the bondage of debt once and for all.

If you don’t believe us, then just listen to the story that Dustin Riechmann from EngagedMarriage.com shares with us on this episode of The His & Her Money Show. He and his wife successfully destroyed over $54,000 worth of debt, and they did it in just 3 and a half years!

His story serves as another shining example that not only is debt freedom real, but it’s something that you can achieve as well. This episode will inspire you to move forward and start your own journey towards financial independence.

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Are you drowning under the weight of being in student loan debt? Well, we want to encourage you to know, that the burden of debt that you are carrying around, doesn’t have to stay on your back forever.

The fact of the matter is, that becoming debt-free can be a reality for you, even if you have a bunch of student loan debt. To help you see this picture more clearly, we brought on a special guest by the name of Eric Rosenberg from Personal Profitability, to share his story.

He was once buried in student loan debt as a result of obtaining his MBA degree. However, he was able to pay off every bit of his loans, and he did it under 2 years!


We're on a mission to pay off our mortgage and become 100% debt-free, once and for all. It's so inspiring to think about what life will look like and feel like without having a mortgage payment anymore. Sometimes this mission can seem daunting and maybe even impossible to some.

We intend to continue to destroy the myth that being in debt in any form is normal or okay. In this episode of The His & Her Money Show, we talk with William Ray. He shares his incredible journey of paying off his mortgage and becoming completely debt-free in just 2.5 years!

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If you need some more motivation to set out on the road to financial freedom, then this episode of The His and Her Money Show is just for you. We have another amazing story of a couple on the journey towards debt freedom.

In this episode, we speak with Mike and Monica Louie. In less than a year, they paid off more than $65,000 in debt on a single middle-class income! Beyond that, they hit the $80,000 debt elimination mark in just 20 months.

Their ultimate goal is to pay off all of their debt, including their mortgage, by the time they turn forty which is six years from now.


Do you think that the one thing that is holding you back from becoming debt-free, is that you don't earn a high income? Well, let today be the last time that you think that thought. We're going to prove to you that absolutely anybody, with any income, can buckle down and make debt freedom a reality for themselves and their family.

Today on The His & Her Money Show, we feature an interview with Bryant and Emily Adler from The Adler Debt Project. They share their story of destroying over $92,000 worth of debt in just 2.5 years! And the best part is that they were able to accomplish this on two teacher salaries. Their story is chalked full of determination and focus, which led them to achieve their financial goal of becoming debt-free.


Debt freedom is not mission impossible for you. People all across this great country of ours are setting off on their journey to become debt-free. Some people are at the start line, some have already crossed the finish line, and some people are right in the middle of their journey.

Today on The His & Her Money Show, we speak with Amy Robles. Amy stops by the show today to share her story of paying off $25,000 worth of debt in just 1 year! She speaks as someone who is right in the middle of her debt-free journey. Tune in to this episode and prepare to be enriched.

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If you are struggling with trying to figure out ways to cut back your expenses, then this episode of The His & Her Money Show is just for you. Today we talk with Rosemarie Groner from BusyBudgeter.com.

She shares her story of how she was able to cut out over $23,000 from her family’s annual expenses. The best part of the story is that you can make some of the same moves that she made and come out with very similar results.


Today’s guest on The His and Her Money Show serves as a shining example of this new trend. In this episode, we interview Jeremy Jacobson from Go Curry Cracker, who has successfully retired while in his 30’s and is currently traveling the world with his wife and newborn baby. He shares exactly what steps he took to become fully retired at such a young age, and how you can follow in his footsteps.

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Are you sick and tired of being stuck in the same financial mess that you've been stuck in for years? If so, then you most definitely want to tune in to this episode of The His and Her Money Show. Today we're going to be outlining a plan that will help propel you to finally clean up your financial mess once and for all.

To assist today, we interview financial planner Dominique Brown from Your Finances Simplified. Dominique Brown is a husband, father, financial planner, author of the book How to Fix Your Credit and owner of S&D Capital Holdings. Dominique’s advice can be found on the Huffington Post, Business Insider, Yahoo, Madame Noir, HR Block, and Ebony Magazine.


Debt does not have to be a life sentence for you and your family. There are people all across the country who have finally gotten fed up with being in debt, and they're doing something about it. Today's guest on The His and Her Money Show is yet another shining example of this. 

In this episode, she shares her amazing story of how she and her family successfully eliminated $45,000 worth of debt in just 45 months. The most amazing part of their story is that they were not earning a high income during their debt-free journey. This story is full of ups and downs, but through hard work and dedication, Erika and Eric are now DEBT FREE!

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Have you taken the wise financial step of investing in your company's 401k plan? If you have not, then chances are you are throwing away free money for no reason. For a lot of people trying to figure out how to invest in a 401k or an IRA is so intimidating, that they chose not to participate at all. Research shows that only about 33% of employees are invested in the company's 401k plan and that is a very sad statistic.

To help you gain a better understanding of the details of both of these types of investment options, we brought on personal finance expert Barbara Friedberg from BarbaraFriedbergPersonalFinance.com to help break it down for you. After you listen to this episode of The His and Her Money Show you will be fully equipped to go an invest in your future right away.


Every time you turn on the television, it seems there is a new case in which a major company's computer systems have been hacked, and people's personal information becomes compromised. Identity theft cases have been steadily increasing over the years, like at no other time in our history.

Today we speak with Becky Frost, from Experian's ProtectMyID.com. Protect my ID is an identity theft protection service backed by Experian, a trusted name in the finance industry.

Becky Frost is the Senior Manager of PR and Consumer Education for Experian Consumer Services, and she talks us through everything that you need to know to protect yourself from identity theft.


The journey to debt freedom is NOT an impossible mission. There are individuals and families all across the country who have taken the hard road towards debt freedom and have accomplished their goal. Part of our mission here at His and Her Money is to expose you to as many examples of debt freedom that we possibly can.
 
We continue that mission with today's episode of The His and Her Money Show with an interview with Lydia Senn from FrugalDebtFreeLife.com.
 
Lydia outlines the journey that she and her family went on to successfully eliminate over $36,000 worth of debt in just 2 years! What makes her story even more amazing, is the fact that they were able to accomplish this while living on just one single income.
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Believe it or not, if you are in debt, then you are in the fight for your financial life. It's even bigger than a fight, it's an all-out war. The question that you need to be asking yourself right now is, are you winning the battle against your debt, or are you losing it?

To help you strategize and formulate a battle plan to win the war against your debt, we interviewed Jeff Rose from. Jeff Rose is the author of one of Soldier of Finance: Take Charge of Your Money and Invest in Your Future.

On this episode of The His and Her Money Show, Jeff breaks down the principles that are outlined in his fantastic book, to help you win the battle once and for all.

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Is your marriage thriving, or are you all just surviving? All too many times in marriage, we can easily drift apart and lose steam. It is important that husbands and wives make every effort to ensure that their marriage is progressing forward and not allow it to become stagnant.

Today's show is dedicated to helping equip you to build a better marriage. Today's show features a guest by the name of B.J. Thompson from BuildABetterUs.com. We talk with B.J. today about The 4 Keys To A Flourishing Marriage. If your marriage could use a boost, then you definitely want to tune in.

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If you are burdened by the weight of your student loan debt, then this episode is just for you. Today we interview Zina Kumok from Conscious Coins, and she shares her story of how she successfully paid off all of her student loans in just 3 years!

Student loans do not have to be a life sentence of debt payments for you. Zina's story serves as an inspiration to any of you who have student loans, to know that you too can be debt free just like her.

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Personal finance can be a scary topic for some people. When you are knee-deep in debt, sometimes you feel like you are better off if you don't take the time to face the situation. You may feel like it's easier to stomach your money problems if you don't actually know how bad it really is. However, the truth is that in order for you to get to a place of financial freedom, you are going to have to face your financial fears head-on.

With that in mind, we reached out to Courtney Sanders to help us develop a plan to overcome being fearful of our current financial predicament. She outlines a 5 step guide that you can start using today, to conquer your fears, and move forward to a better place with your money.


Surely you've heard of the best selling book by Dr. Steven Covey entitled The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, haven't you?

The 'Seven Habits' are a remarkable set of aspirational and inspirational standards for anyone who seeks to live a full, purposeful, and good life. Steven Covey's Seven Habits help you develop personally and to become more effective in how you work and relate with other people.

Tiya Cunningham-Sumter took that same approach, in narrowing down habits that happily married people have in common. We brought Tiya on the show today to help us learn more about these habits, and how we can incorporate them into our marriages.

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The formula for debt freedom is a fairly simple one. You have to lower your expenses and find ways to increase your income. It's simple mathematics.

Today we're going to talk about the second half of that equation, and showcase some ways that you can increase your income. 

You all know that we encourage you to enter into "Hustle Season" in order to get rid of your debt once and for all. This is going to require that you pick up some extra income by doing side "hustles" in addition to your 9-5 gig.

To break down some ways that you can make this happen, we reached out to Nick Loper from Side Hustle Nation to share his expertise.


Do you desire to have a marriage that is overflowing with joy and happiness? Of course, you would? Nobody wants a marriage that is boring or even contentious. Although we all desire our marriage to be joyful, all too often we are not equipped to know how to bring that happy marriage to fruition.

In this episode of The His & Her Money show with speak with marriage and relationship experts Jerome & Deborah Mills to give us insight on creating happy marriages.

Deborah and Jerome have allowed their pain to become their passion. From the wounds of challenging childhoods to a rocky marriage – just like you they have a story that could bring you to tears. But it is through those tears that they have emerged, three children and one grandchild later, full of fire and passion to help you experience healthy thriving relationships.


Have you ever had a sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach about your current financial situation? You just know that where you are now, is not where you want to be with your money. However, you're just not sure what you can do about it. We understand, and we have been in that place ourselves.

Demetrius and Karla Davis found themselves in this very situation as well. Today on The His and Her Money Show, they share their incredible story of making the life-changing decision to get themselves out of debt once and for all. So much so, that they paid off an astounding $125,000 in just 2 years!


Intimacy means lots of different things to different people. In marriage, intimacy is often desired but infrequently achieved. To help us all on this topic, we spoke with Tony & Alisa DiLorenzo, the founders of One Extraordinary Marriage.

They explain the 6 Forms of Intimacy that every couple needs to master, in order to create the extraordinary marriage that they desire.

Tony & Alisa are marriage educators, podcasters, speakers, and the authors of Stripped Down: 13 Keys to Unlocking Intimacy in Your Marriage and 7 Days of Sex Challenge. They specialize in helping couples take action and enjoy the commitment they desire in their marriage.


Have you been telling yourself that there is no way that you can get out of debt because you are a single parent? If that's you, then you most definitely want to tune in to today's episode of The His & Her Money Show.

In this episode, we speak with Rachel Gause, a Master Sergeant in The United States Marine Corps, and a single mom of three. She hasn't just paid off a little bit of debt, she's paid off a whopping $160,000 worth of debt! She wants to share her story so that others across the world can know that they can become debt-free too.


Do you feel that your debt load is too much to overcome? If you answered yes to this question, then you definitely want to tune in to this episode of The His and Her Money Show.

Today we feature a guest by the name of John Corcoran from Smart Business Revolution, to share his amazing story of erasing $610,000 of debt.

He walks us through the process that he went through step-by-step, in paying off such a massive amount of debt. This will definitely inspire you to get on board with becoming debt-free, as well.

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Being a parent is one of the most difficult and most important roles that any of us will fulfill. Since parenting is such a significant part that we have to play, then we have to make every effort to strive to become better at it.

Today's episode of The His and Her Money Show aims to do just that. We focus on the steps that we can take to properly raise our sons to become strong men.

We talk with author & speaker Jonathan Catherman about his book The Manual To Manhood. The Manual to Manhood is the how-to guide for guys seeking to gain respect, avoid embarrassment, and impress everyone!


Remember all of the fun dates that you and your spouse went on BEFORE you all got married? Why did that stop? More often than not, after we get married life begins to get in the way of us continuing to enjoy going on dates with each other.

This is unfortunate because the practice of spouses dating each other is a key component to a healthy marriage. To help us all out in finding out how to continue to date our spouse, we brought on marriage experts Step & Pamela King from StillDatingMySpouse.com.


It is much easier to find excuses for not getting out of debt, then it is to persevere through the obstacles that stand in your way. Make no mistake about it, when you decide to get out of debt once and for all, obstacles will appear out of nowhere to stop you. After listening to this episode of The His and Her Money Show, you'll be much more motivated to push through on your debt-free journey, no matter what your current circumstances are.

Our guest today is Sandy Smith, from Yes I Am Cheap. She has had to endure many roadblocks including, unemployment and a car wreck, on her journey towards debt freedom. She is a shining example of the fact, that no matter what life throws at you, you have to keep moving forward if you're really serious about becoming debt-free.


In order for any married couple to become debt-free, it takes a great deal of teamwork and effort from both parties. Both husband and wife need to be moving in the same direction, trying to accomplish the same goal.

However, there have been many cases that we have encountered where one spouse was on board with the process, but the other was not. If you desire for your family to become debt-free, but you are working with a spouse who isn't trying to participate, then this episode of The His and Her Money Show is for you.

We interviewed Toni Husbands and she shared her insight on how you can get your spouse on board with becoming debt-free. Toni is living proof that there are ways to convince your spouse to join in on the process. She and her husband successfully eliminated six-figure worth of debt themselves. Her husband was not on board initially, but Toni figured out some sound strategies that eventually won him over.


Every married couple on the planet desires to have a successful marriage. Believe it or not, though, there is actually a process that every successful marriage goes through. This concept is summarized beautifully by our guests Jackie and Stephana Bledsoe.

They have rightfully deemed this process The 7 Rings of Marriage. Tune in to today's episode of The His & Her Money Show to find out exactly what those seven rings are and where you currently stand in your marriage.

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When it comes to your household finances, are you and your spouse more like business partners, or more like covenant partners? Married couples having separate bank accounts is a hot button topic no matter how you slice it. There is a great divide as to whether or not it is good practice for married couples to have "money on the side" apart from their spouse.

With that in mind, we reached out to a couple of experts on the matter. In this episode of The His & Her Money Show, we interview Derek and Carrie Olsen authors of the book, One Bed One Bank Account.  Derek and Carrie teach and train couples on marriage and money.

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In today’s episode of The His & Her Money Show, we speak with Aja McClanahan of Principles Of Increase. Aja has an amazing story of how she eliminated six figures worth of debt.

One of the most amazing parts of her story is how she and her family chose to move to the “Hood” to free up cash that they, in turn, threw at their debt.

 

What You Will Learn

  • The moment that Aja become completely fed up with being in debt.
  • Why Aja and her family decided to move to the “Hood” to jumpstart their debt-free journey.
  • Tips and Tricks that they used to find money to pay off their debt.
  • How she involved her two daughters in the debt elimination process.
  • How Aja is going about building wealth now that she is debt-free.

The road to financial freedom will undoubtedly have many twists and turns along the way. How you handle those curve balls that get thrown your way, will determine if you make it to the finish line.

Our featured guest on this episode of The His & Her Money Show was thrown a life-altering curveball, that led her to head down the path of debt freedom.

Courtney Carver of Be More With Less shares her incredible story of how a routine visit to the doctor's office changed her life, both physically and financially, forever.


The best way to speed up your debt freedom journey is to search out ways to make extra money on the side. There are so many ways out there that you can find additional income to help you accomplish debt freedom. Would you believe us if we told you that you could dig your way out of debt, by delivering pizzas? 

On this episode of The His & Her Money Show, we have a special guest who became debt free by doing just that. Deacon Hayes founder of Well Kept Wallet, shares his story of eliminating over $52,000 of debt by bringing in extra income through delivering pizzas. The incredible part is that he did it in just 18 months!


If you desire to become debt-free once and for all, then this episode of The His & Her Money Show is for you. We interviewed personal finance expert Kara Stevens from The Frugal Feminista to outline the Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide to Debt Freedom.

Kara successfully fought her way out of over $40,000 of credit card and student loan debt. Now she is working to build a community where women see the link between self-worth and net worth. This is an episode that you definitely do not want to miss!

 

What You Will Learn 

  • How to begin to view money differently.
  • How to start the debt freedom process.
  • Ways to increase your income with the minimal time commitment.

 

Resources Mentioned 


Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in a house that's completely paid off? Would the carpet feel better under your feet, would the grass begin to look greener too?

As you all know we are currently on a mission that we affectionately have titled "Operation Mortgage Elimination". Since we have eliminated all of our consumer debt, our entire focus is to eliminate all of our mortgage debt as well.

It may seem like a daunting task to some, and maybe even impossible to others, but we know for a fact that this mission can be accomplished! Believe it or not, there are people all across the country who have paid of their homes, and are living completely debt-free.

Today's episode of The His & Her Money Show shines the spotlight on one such person. We spoke with Kim Anderson of ThriftyLittleMom, and she shared her amazing story of paying off her home mortgage completely, in just 2 years!

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If you are truly serious about getting out of debt once and for all, then one of the first things you are going to have to do is cut back on your spending. This can be a daunting task for many, and seem like an impossible mission to accomplish.

You may feel as though your money is already tight, and how in the world are you going to find ways to cut back on your spending. If this is you, then this episode of The His & Her Money Show is one that you won't want to miss.

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Would you believe us if we told you that being broke, could actually be the best thing to happen to you? We're not talking about not having your daily needs met, but what if just having enough was actually...well enough.

On today's show, we're going to talk about the number one thing that is keeping you from enjoying a rich life. Our special guest today on The His & Her Money Show is Mark and Lauren Greutman from LaurenGreutman.com.

Mark and Lauren were once buried in $40,000 worth of debt and were facing a car repossession, as well as a deficit of $1,000 in their budget every single month. They successfully paid off all of their debt and learned a super valuable lesson from being broke. You don't want to miss this episode!

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