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Today Damon Day and I get stupidly silly laughing and complaining about the ridiculousness of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program that was intended to forgive student loans for firefighters, police officers, teachers, low-income lawyers, military service members, and more. The PSLF program has turned into a disgrace with more than 98% of people apply for forgiveness being rejected. But wai...

In this podcast, Damon Day and I talk about why debt validation isn't really the magic solution some companies try to sell to consumers. There is much more to know about debt validation before you just leap at the incredible sales pitch. If you think debt validation is the way you'd like to take care of your debt, that's great. But before you leap at the sales pitch, at least understand the pros a...

If you want to see someone instantly disagree with you, tell them that people that file bankruptcy do better financially than people who don't and struggle. When people face unexpected money troubles, it is just math wrapped in emotion. The underlying facts are not judgmental. And the math doesn't make assumptions or believe common myths.  Let's talk about it.

On the show today Damon Day and I focused on reduced mortgage payments for people behind on their federally backed mortgage loans after Covid forbearance ends, why it is so easy to make bad emotional decisions, and adios to FedLoan Servicing. Steve Rhode Get Out of Debt Guy GetOutOfDebt.org

In this episode, I answer a couple of reader questions with some interesting issues. The first involves what looks like a duplicate 1099-C tax form for forgiven debt. The second is about an old bad debt that is still on the credit report.  If you'd like to ask me a question, just visit https://GetOutOfDebt.org and click the ask a question link at the top.

You might have heard about a new presidential executive order that was signed recently that is supposed to put a halt to having payroll taxes taken out of your paycheck. But there is some important information to know before you get all excited about this and fall for it.

Bob wrote to me with his second round of medical debt and wanted to know if a loan or some debt resolution program would be a good idea. My answer is probably going to surprise Bob.

We are potentially on the backside of consumer protections from the pandemic. One of these protections was to put evictions on hold while people were struggling to make rent payments. Unless Congress or individual states extend the protections, waves of evictions are possible. ProPublica had a very informative article out on this subject that I wanted to share with you. Your Get Out of Debt Guy. S...

This week Damon Day ( DamonDay.com ) and Steve Rhode ( GetOutOfDebt.org ) spend far too much time laughing and joking about nonsensical stuff while they deal with some serious debt subjects. When it comes to debt there is no sense dying all tensed up. They introduce the new call-in line where you can leave your question on voicemail - 919-391-7976 . They also cover a couple of scary telephone mess...

This week Damon Day and I talk about a wide variety of topics. Everything from why big TRS refunds spell trouble to what you really need to know about credit cards and debit cards. The advice is what you would least expect. As usual, the commentary is irreverent at times and we certainly don't take much very seriously. Enjoy the podcast. Oh, and if you want to find Steve, go to GetOutOfDebt.org an...

This week Damon Day and I produce another low rent show, this time about the recent information out from the Department of Education Inspector General.  The report released found the Department of Education was doing a poor job keep federal student loan servicers in line. The report stated, "By not holding servicers accountable for instances of noncompliance with Federal loan servicing requir...

Dealing with financial problems is about more than just making a budget. This time Damon Day and I talk about how to make having fun affordable, traveling on the cheap with your own trailer, a few money-saving tips, and Damon tells us how he just got scammed on Craigslist. I'm not sure how we managed to turn the full recording into a podcast but we did. Some curse words included. - Steve Rhode - G...

Damon Day and I talk about what to do if you've received an offer in your mailbox for a debt consolidation loan.  Not every offer turns out to be what you think it is.  We talk about questions to ask and what to do when you call the company to get a loan. If you have a question you'd like to ask, visit me at GetOutOfDebt.org . If you'd like to see the video of us recording this show, vis...

This time my friend Damon Day and I talk quickly about several topics that made us scratch our heads this week. Here are the posts on my site that correspond with some of the stories we stumble through. 1. Chinese Smartphone App to Find Debtors 2. There Are No Solutions For Us to Get Out of Debt That We Can Afford 3. Government Workers Should Just Go Get Loans 4. The Gigantic Reader Question If yo...

Steve and Damon laugh and talk their way through some difficult debt topics and give you some great tips on avoiding heavy student loan debt and ways to hide from the debt collector when you need to escape for a bit. To ask Steve a question visit https://GetOutOfDebt.org or if you want to talk to Damon then visit https://DamonDay.com

In this show I share some critical information and advice with you on how not to become a victim or get scammed when you are searching for debt relief help. Having financial problems can be scary enough but who can you trust and who should you turn to when you are looking for good options […] The post How to Get the Right Help for Debt Problems – Get Out of Debt Guy Show appeared first...

Budgets can be an exercise in pain for many people. The sad part is it doesn’t have to be like that, at all. Building a great budget is simple when you understand what not to do. And what you shouldn’t do first is sit down and make a budget from memory. That just sets you […] The post Here’s How to Build the Best Budget – Get Out of Debt Guy Show appeared first on Get...

The latest Get Out of Debt Guy show. Damon Day and I talk about the big changes in the debt relief world over the past year. We talk about about how many debt relief companies have failed and how new rules from the FTC have altered the way the debt relief world works. We talk […] The post Debt Relief Recap and What Consumers Do Wrong When Seeking Help – Podcast appeared first on Get Ou...

Here is this weeks podcast where Damon Day, from DamonDay.com, and I talk about a number of debt industry issues including: If it is possible to settle your own debt. How to begin to approach do it yourself debt settlement. Hiring a debt settlement company is a smart thing to do if someone does not […] The post DIY Debt Settlement for Those Interested in Do It Yourself Debt Settlement &#8211...

In this show I talk with Dr. Louis Hyman, a consumer credit historian. We talk about the history of debt relief. He points out that the process of intervening in the debt of consumer began way back after World War I with the advent of new consumer debt opportunities. It does not matter if it […] The post The History of Getting Out of Debt This Week on the Get Out of Debt Guy Show appeared fi...

Revelations in debt settlement tops today’s show. Alex Viecco from New Era Debt Solutions openly talks about his disgust with the current state of debt settlement and why his company boldly and publicly resigned in disgust from The Association of Settlement Companies (TASC). In this show Alex is followed by some exceptional good financial advice […] The post “We Quit” in De...

On today’s show I talk with Dr. Louis Hyman, an expert in the history of debt. Not only was it great talking with him but we chatted just as long off the air. This is one guy you’ll be hearing more from in the future on this show. We talked about the history of debt, […] The post Debtors’ Prison, Why Creditors Don’t Care if You Repay Your Debt, and Bankruptcy –...

Today we’ll be also talking about the impact the new fee ban for debt settlement services is going to have. We’ll also talk about changes that are impacting credit counseling and why people need to address their problem debt now before the economy improves too much. All that and a caller question on today’s show. […] The post Debt Settlement Fee Ban, Credit Counseling Wounded, Caller Q...

Here is this weeks podcast where Damon Day and I talk about a number of debt industry issues including: Personal attacks against articles and stories written. Why some people don’t want consumers to get honest or independent advice. The reason why personal attacks are simply meant to misdirect consumers from hearing a message others don’t […] The post Personal Attacks, Debt Relie...

Here is this weeks podcast where Damon Day and I talk about a number of debt industry issues including: Debt settlement companies settling up offshore enterprises to sell services back to U.S. residents. The odd statements made in the recent Morgan Drexen press release. You can watch video from the release here. What is the […] The post Offshore Debt Settlement, Morgan Drexen, Badges, Elizab...