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The Financial Confessions

Divorced, Laid Off, And Starting From Zero At 30

Mar 18, 2024
Alex Offor, marketing professional and financial podcaster, shares insights on starting over after divorce and job loss, overcoming financial challenges, navigating emotional turmoil, and the complexities of dating post-divorce. The podcast explores themes of resilience, personal growth, online privacy, identity protection, and managing finances during major life transitions.
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Quick takeaways

  • Focusing on budgeting and debt repayment led to overcoming $40,000 debt after a family member's advice.
  • Prioritizing financial adjustments post-divorce and job loss highlights the importance of financial stability and independence.

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Navigating Financial Struggles and Triumphs

Facing financial highs and lows, the podcast guest shares her journey of paying off $40,000 in debt, experiencing divorce, and losing her job within a short period. Initially overwhelmed by debt from student loans, a family member's advice led her to focus on budgeting, kickstarting her debt payoff journey in 2017. Moving in with family, prioritizing debt repayment, and leveraging the pandemic's pause on interest accumulation further propelled her debt-free milestone.

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