Money, money, money—-today’s show is all about money! I’m joined by Dana Miranda, the author of You Don't Need a Budget: Stop Worrying about Debt, Spend without Shame, and Manage Money with Ease. Dana is here to discuss debt from a refreshing perspective, and she shares her best advice about how to proceed after finding your financial footing. Having a budget is NOT the answer to all of your money problems. Join us for expert advice from Dana!
Show Highlights:
- Dana’s path to the work she does today
- Money decisions are not purely black and white.
- What it means to be “Healthy Rich” (Check out Dana’s podcast: Healthy Rich.)
- Financial education is more than the demonization of debt.
- The fascination with shame as a way to bring behavior change around money (Does it really help to yell at people?)
- A healthy (and different) approach to debt
- Debt is strategic for the wealthiest 1%?? How?
- Understanding how debt products work and impact your credit score
- With debt, negotiation is always a possibility. Give it a try.
- Dana’s advice about debt products and red flags to look for
- Societal attitudes toward “acceptable debt”
- Addressing the gaps in financial knowledge for the typical American who finally achieves financial stability
- Accessible financial advice is available—where to look and who to trust
- Dana’s book: Who is it for and how can it help?
Resources and Links:
Connect with Dana Miranda: Healthy Rich podcast and You Don't Need a Budget book
Connect with KC: Website, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook
Get KC’s book, How to Keep House While Drowning
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