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May 20, 2024 • 59min

How I Racked Up $10,000 Of Credit Card Debt For Other People's Weddings

To kick off our wedding miniseries, Chelsea sits down with Abigail Taylor, a former bridesmaid who got with massive bills. They talk about the cost breakdown, what she learned, and what she plans to do for her own wedding. ******* Thanks DeleteMe! Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://JoinDeleteMe.com/TFC and use promo code TFC. Go to https://Zocdoc.com/tfc and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE and book a top-rated doctor. ******* Join us on ⁠Patreon⁠ Follow us on ⁠Instagram
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May 13, 2024 • 1h 4min

How The Real Housewives Pioneered The Art Of Being A Pretend Girlboss

Erin Lowry and Chelsea discuss the fake businesses of Real Housewives, including the success of Skinny Girl and challenges of brand messaging. They explore the influence of reality TV on entrepreneurship, evaluating the authenticity of businesses and leveraging fame for profit. The podcast also touches on controversial tips on staying thin and the dynamics of celebrity books and reality TV franchises.
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May 6, 2024 • 45min

What It’s Really Like To Be $120K In Debt

Chelsea sits down with Janet, a 30-something nurse living with over six figures of debt, to discuss challenges of student loans, growing up with first-gen family responsibility, managing $120,000 debt, personal data protection, financial mindsets, family responsibilities, and building supportive communities.
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Apr 29, 2024 • 54min

How One Woman Got Into (And Out Of) $36,000 Of Credit Card Debt

Former credit card debt-carrier Brittney Reynolds shares her journey of overcoming $36,000 debt, moving back in with parents. Discusses challenges of sales, emotional impact of debt, and managing relationships with money. Reflects on regrettable purchases, inflated travel expectations, and navigating discomfort in the Bay Area. Shares insights on debt repayment and brand partnerships.
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Apr 22, 2024 • 56min

A Couple's Therapist On How Money Poisons Relationships

A therapist and her husband discuss sex therapy, money in relationships, and being childfree. They explore gender roles, intimacy challenges post-childbirth, navigating physical intimacy, communication, health prioritization, and choosing not to have children. The episode includes insights on jealousy, personal growth, and book promotion in relationships.
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Apr 15, 2024 • 47min

How One Woman Quit A Nightmare Job And Reclaimed Her Life

Thanks DeleteMe! Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to JoinDeleteMe.com/TFC and use promo code TFC. Chelsea sits down with entrepreneur and podcaster Erika Khanna to talk about leaving the wrong job, and how it can be the most important first step towards finding your dream life. Follow Erika on Instagram MORE FROM TFD Join us on Patreon Subscribe to our YouTube channel Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Tiktok
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Apr 8, 2024 • 51min

Why Filing For Bankruptcy Could Be Your Best Financial Decision

Hungryroot is the easiest way to eat healthy. They send you fresh, high-quality groceries, simple recipes and essential supplements. It’s like your personal assistant for healthy living. Right now Hungryroot is offering The Financial Confessions listeners 40% off your first delivery and free veggies for life when you order at https://Hungryroot.com/TFC. Chelsea sits down with Kaitlyn Walker to talk about financial abuse, being totally broke, and why bankruptcy was her best financial decision. MORE FROM TFD ⁠⁠⁠Join us on Patreon⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Follow us on TikTok⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our YouTube channel
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Apr 1, 2024 • 52min

When ADHD Makes Money Feel Impossible

Expert Nikita Miner discusses managing money with ADHD, late diagnosis impact, financial struggles in elite academia, safeguarding personal data online, strategies for financial management with ADHD, and finding joy in dark times.
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Mar 25, 2024 • 58min

When You Have To Parent Your Ex AND Your Kids: A Conversation With A Single Mom

Writer Jessica Blankenship shares her journey of unexpected single parenthood at 25, discussing financial struggles, co-parenting dynamics, and the impact of absent fathers. The conversation delves into parental anxieties in the modern world, vaccine decisions, and forging financial stability as a single parent in NYC. Jessica also talks about her new astrology app, Star Child, designed for personal growth and family relationships.
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Mar 18, 2024 • 54min

Divorced, Laid Off, And Starting From Zero At 30

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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