The Meaningful Money Personal Finance Podcast

Finance OS: Paying Off Expensive Debt

Jun 14, 2023
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ADVICE

Good Debt vs. Bad Debt

  • Differentiate between good debt (low interest, appreciating assets) and bad debt (high interest, depreciating assets).
  • Prioritize avoiding bad debt, especially early in your financial journey.
INSIGHT

Debt's Insidious Nature

  • Debt is insidious and easily accessible, especially with options like "buy now, pay later."
  • These options encourage bad spending habits and can lead to a debt spiral.
ANECDOTE

Changing Lending Practices

  • Peter Matthew recalls a time when obtaining credit was more difficult, involving direct interaction with bank managers.
  • He contrasts this with the ease of obtaining credit cards today, citing his daughter's experience with Monzo.
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