Debt Free or Die Trying by Marcus Garrett

This is something near and dear to my heart because it's something that we have a lot of money shame about. I brought you on to talk about your strategy for debt payoff. And then we get into some very specific tips about how to get out of debt. Marcus has an incredible backstory that he shares with me that I think you guys are going to really find compelling. Or if not you, maybe some friends that want to help out that may be in a little bit over their head. I asked him to swing by and kind of help us out with the debt issues that we may be experiencing. You have seen him all over the media, including CBS News and USA Today. He is the podcast host of the Marcus Garrett Show and the author of Debt Free or Die Trying.

Marcus Garrett is an award-winning freelance money writer. We started out so strong, but then each day and each week passes and here we are, it is February. So we were so determined in January to reach our goals. And I kind of feel like this is the month of the reality check. Things got a lot more expensive, and they still are. A lot of us spent, well, more money than we expected in November and December. And you know what? When it comes to money, being a grownup is hard. You're listening to money tips for financial grownups, with me certified financial planner, Bobbi Rebell author of How to Be a Financial Grownup. And it was like, 'Hey, 22-year-old has not demonstrated any level of responsibility in your entire life up to and including the day that you got this check. They sent me what might as well have been a blank check for $10,000. I had never made more than $9 an hour in my entire life. Order your copy of Launching Financial Grownups today, and thank you for your support. I'm excited to share it with all of you, and I hope it can help put all generations of your family on the path to reaching all of your financial goals and dreams. That's why I wrote Launching Financial Grownups: Live Your Richest Life by Helping Your (Almost) Adult Kids Become Everyday Money Smart. I want everyone who hears this to be able to give the next generation the gift of financial security and the freedom that comes with it. And I would expand that to your most unhappy person you care about. There's a saying you are never happier than your most unhappy child. I'm thinking a lot these days about financial anxiety and how much we all just want to feel secure about the future for us and, of course, for the people that we love. Tag me on Instagram and you’ll automatically be entered to win books by our favorite guests and merch from our Grownup Gear shop. Share the podcast with your family, friends, and co-workers. Subscribe to the podcast, so you never miss an episode. We love reading what our listeners think of the show! Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. Free or Die Tryingĭid you enjoy the show? We would love your support!

Debt Free or Die Trying by Marcus Garrett