From Debt To Financial Freedom: Michael Bosstick’s Guide To Mastering Money At Any Stage

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Aug 21, 2025

Discover essential personal finance tips to take control of your money! Learn how to tackle high-interest debt and the value of budgeting tools for clarity. Dive into building a solid emergency fund and explore smart investing strategies for long-term wealth. Understand the nuances of renting versus owning a home and the unexpected costs involved. Gain insights into achieving financial wellness through practical advice and personal anecdotes that empower you on your path to financial freedom.

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Personal Starting Point: Learning In His 30s

Michael admits he avoided learning about money early and missed a decade of investing before his early 30s.
He used mistakes to build the habits that later produced financial freedom.

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INSIGHT

Early Financial Education Multiplies Wealth

Schools rarely teach money, so graduates often earn without knowing how to save or invest.
Early education on finance yields massive advantage via compounding over decades.

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ADVICE

Get A Snapshot And Kill High-Interest Debt

Log into every bank and card, use Mint or YNAB, and track exactly where your money goes.
Identify and aggressively pay off the highest-interest debts first, then switch to debit/cash until stable.

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Navigating the Journey from Debt to Financial Health

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Establishing Financial Safety Nets and Sponsor Highlights

18:15 • 6min

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Building Your Financial Safety Net

23:56 • 18min

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Foundations of Financial Wellness

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Renting vs. Owning: A Financial Perspective

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#878: Join Michael Bosstick as he sits down to share essential personal finance tips & strategies to help you take control of your money today! In this episode, Michael breaks down the key stages of building financial health, sharing advice & practical tips he has learned over the years. From getting out of high-interest debt & using budgeting tools to create clarity, to building an emergency fund & investing for long-term wealth, he covers it all. If you’re looking for practical money advice, smart investing strategies, & ways to avoid common financial traps, this episode will help guide you on your own path to lasting financial freedom.

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