Millennial Debt Domination

On this episode Millennial Debt Domination, Katie highlights Small Business Month.  The month of May highlights small businesses. Small Business Month is a special tribute to celebrate small businesses, their courage, community efforts, and hard work for an entire month. Today, Katie is joined by Chris Carlsson. Chris is the co-chair for the Monmout County New Jersey chapter of SCORE. SCORE provid...

On this episode of Millennial Debt Domation, Katie highlights an IRS Account.  An IRS Account allows you to access your tax records, make payments, view certain notices, and more. An IRS account only takes a few minutes to create and makes it easy to access your tax records online. Today, Katie is joined by Claudia Moncarz. Claudia is a tax advisor to domestic and foreign clients investing or cond...

On this episode of Millennial Debt Domination, Katie highlights budgeting.  Creating a budget will keep you on the right financial track. Not having a budget will leave you in financial stress. By taking the time to establish and stick to a budget, you can gain control of your finances and work towards an effective plan that will lead to more financial freedom. Today, Katie will be joined by Linds...

On this episode of Millennial Debt Domination, Katie highlights the rising housing interest rates and how they affect millennials.  The current average mortgage interest rate is 6.5-7%. This high interest rate is making it extremely difficult for younger millennials to purchase a home. Today, Katie will be joined by Grant Gallagher. Grant, a millennial himself, is the head of financial well-being...

On this episode of Millennial Debt Domination, Katie talks with current Navicore Solutions' client, Kristin M.  Kritstin is currently a Navicore Solutions client on a Debt Management Program. With student loan and credit card debt piling up, Kristin reached out to Navicore Solutions for professional help with her debt. Katie and Kristin discuss the debt she has, the shame surrounding her debt, her...

On this episode of Millennial Debt Domination, Katie answers your financial quesitons.  Back in 2020, Katie answered your ask my anything questions. Since it's been so long since then, Katie is doing a part 2 of ask me anything. Katei discusses, budgets, investing, student loans, and much more.  Follow Navicore on social media: Twitter: @NavicorePR Instagram: @NavicoreSolutions Facebook: NavicoreS...

On this episode of Millennial Debt Domination, Katie discusses how a cashless society can affect the unbanked.  Being unbanked refers to adults who don't use or don't have access to any traditional financial services, including savings accounts, credit cards, or personal checks. A cashless society is one where cash, paper, and coin currency aren't used for financial transactions.  Today, Katie wil...

On this episode of Millennial Debt Domination, Katie talks with current Navicore Solutions' client, Erin C.  Erin is currently a Navicore Solutions client on a Debt Management Program. With credit card and student loan debt piling up, Erin decided to reach out to Navicore Solutions for professional help with her debt. Not only is Erin taking control of her debt, but she's also changing her whole f...

On this episode of Millennial Debt Domination, Katie continues the discussion on marriage and divorce regarding your finances.  Today, Katie is joined again by Tracy Coenen. Tracy is a forensic account and fraud investigator. e has created the Divorce Money Guide, which you can learn more about  here . Katie and Tracy will discuss  assembling your divorce support team, the tax implications of divo...

On this episode of Millennial Debt Dpmonation, Katie discusses marriage and divorce regarding your finances.  It's estimated that financial problems contribute to 20-40% of all divorces. Talking about money as a couple can be awkward whether you're dating, engaged, or married. Today, Katie will be joined by Tracy Coenen. Tracy is a forensic account and fraud investigator. She has created the Divor...

On this episode of Millennial Debt Domination, Katie discusses long-term investing.  A long-term investment is a state of buying and holding investments for a period of over 10 years. Long-term investors are often willing to accept more risk in exchange for the potential to earn higher relative returns over time. Today, Katie will be joined again by Winnie Sun. Winnie us the managing director, fou...

On this episode of Millennial Debt Domination, Katie discusses medical debt.  An estimated 41% of adults face healthcare-related debt. This debt ranges from under $500 to $10,000 or more. Today, Katie will be joined by Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington, an internal medical physician and medical billing expert. Katie and Virgie will discuss how some find themselves in medical debt, professional resources...

On this episode of Millennial Debt Domination, Katie discusses financial abuse.  The month of May highlights Mental Health Awareness. Mental Health Awareness is the ongoing effort to reduce the stigma around mental illness and mental health conditions by the sharing of personal experiences. Financial abuse often goes hand in hand with other forms of abuse such as emotional and physical abuse.  Tod...

On this episode of Millennial Debt Domination, Katie discusses the importance of financial education. April is Financial Literacy Month, which is a nationwide, collaborative endeavor marked by a variety of activities and events across the country. Financial literacy starts with financial education and is something people use their entire lives, yet it's not yet taught at every school in the countr...

On this episode of Millennial Debt Domination, Katie continues the discussion on how military families can manage their finances.  Military members and their families are more likely to struggle financially than the average person. Today, Katie continues to highlight how military members can better their financial lives. Katie is again joined my United States Marine Corps veteran, Karl Martin. Kat...

On this episode of Millennial Debt Domination, Katie discusses how military families can manage their finances.  It's not uncommon for military members and their families to struggle financially. There are many specific things about personal finance that relate specifically to being a military service member, partner, or spouse that don't apply to others. Therefore, it's essential for military f f...

On this episode of Millennial Debt Domination, Katie discusses identity theft. January 30th marks the beginning of Identity Theft Awareness Week. The goal of this week is to spread awareness that any type of theft can disrupt your finances, credit history and reputation, and take time and money to resolve. Today, Katie will be joined by Erich Kron. Erich is a Security Awareness Advocate and Techni...

On this episode of Millennial Debt Domination, Katie discusses setting financial goals for the New Year. The year is wrapping up, which means it's time to finish your holiday shopping and decide on your financial goals for the New Year. How do you determine the goal, or goals, you should set? Today, Katie will be discussing just that. She'll be joined by Navicore's Community Engagement Manager, Ki...

On this episode of Millennial Debt Domination, Katie discusses different aspects of a credit counseling journey. Credit counseling provides consumers with guidance on consumer credit, money management, debt management, and budgeting. If you realize your debt has accumulated more than you can handle, reaching out to a certified credit counselor will help you in the long run. Today, Katie will be jo...

On this episode of Millennial Debt Domination, Katie discusses all things credit. This year, National Get Smart About Credit Day falls on October 20th. The aim of the day is to start the youth young and promote not only positive credit habits, but also positive financial management habits overall. The goal is to help young people get their finances in check as they first begin to earn money. Today...

On this episode of Millennial Debt Domination, Katie discusses generational wealth and how you can build generational wealth for your family. Generational wealth is passed won within a family, from one generation to the next. This wealth can be money, property, or other assets that you pass on from one generation to the next. Generational wealth allows families to maintain their standard of living...

On today's episode of Millennial Debt Domination, Katie prepares your budget for back to school. It's already August which means, if they haven't done so already, your kids are preparing to go back to school. This is also time of year when college kids are headed back to campus, or starting off their first year of college. There are many tips and tricks out there to help you get the best deal on a...

On this episode, Katie continues the discussion about the importance of financial literacy. Last month on Millennial Debt Domination, Katie started the conversation about the importance of financial literacy in schools. We learned that 90% of US adults would like to see financial education implemented as a year long course in K-12 schools. COVID has rapidly advanced the want for financial educatio...

On this episode, Katie discusses why financial literacy is so important. Financial literacy is the ability to use knowledge and skills to manage your financial resources effectively for a lifetime of financial well-being. In order to be financially literate you must know how to manage money and show you can actually do it.  Without financial literacy, the financial decisions you make, or don't mak...

On this episode of Millennial Debt Domination, Katie discusses the impact mental health issues have on finances. The month of May highlights Mental Health Awareness. Mental Health Awareness is the ongoing effort to reduce the stigma around mental illness and mental health conditions by sharing your personal experience. Finances not only have a big impact on your mental health, but having mental he...