Get the Hell Out of Debt

When a troll tries to shame a community member for reselling clearance shoes, Erin and Keri dig into what’s really behind those petty comments: money stories. They unpack how judgment, fear, and comparison can shrink your finances, and how to push past it so you can stop playing small and start living big. Join our online community: www.getthehelloutofdebt.com  Leave us a voicemail message here: w...

Your kid signs up for soccer, piano, and drama, and suddenly your budget needs CPR. Erin and Keri dive into the often-overlooked expenses of extracurriculars (yes, even the “optional” sweatshirt everyone else is buying). They share smart strategies for saving money, teaching kids ownership, and avoiding the financial concussions that come with all those fees. Join our online community: www.gettheh...

Is knowing what your coworker makes the secret weapon to closing the wage gap, or just fuel for resentment at the water cooler? Erin and Keri take on this hot-button money conversation. We want your thoughts on whether salary transparency could help you or just complicate your relationships! Join our online community: www.getthehelloutofdebt.com  Send us your thoughts! Leave a voicemail message: w...

Cosigning a loan for a friend or family member can feel like the ultimate act of love and support, but is it a smart financial move? In this episode, we dig into the real risks and responsibilities that come with attaching your name to someone else’s debt. If you have experience with co-signing, we want to hear how it went. Leave us a voicemail at: https://www.speakpipe.com/erinskyekelly Join our...

Erin and Keri break down the three filters that separate pipe dreams from powerful goals, and why the ones that scare you the most are the ones worth chasing. Whether you’re paying off debt, transforming your health, or just trying to stop hiding behind “reasonable” goals, this conversation will push you to dream bigger. Share your Boudoir photo experience with Keri here: https://www.speakpipe.com...

If your bills make you want to close your laptop and clasp your hands, you’re not alone. Listener Vicki shares how money stress leaves her overwhelmed. Erin and Keri walk her through a simple plan that will make you realize you are probably doing better than you think you are.  Join our online community: www.getthehelloutofdebt.com  Today’s episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. To find a licens...

Remember when success was supposed to be the prize for putting your head down and working harder than everyone else? Turns out, that formula doesn’t always add up. Erin tells us why effort alone won’t build wealth, and why our well-meaning advice to our kids about “hard work” might actually be holding them back. Join our online community: www.getthehelloutofdebt.com  Today’s episode is brought to...

Erin and Keri get real about what it actually takes to diagnose your money health, stop the financial sniffles from turning into a full-blown fever, and build the kind of strength that makes your future self say, “Look at me now!” Erin will have you shifting your mindset so you stop treating money like an illness and start treating it like your strongest asset. Join our online community: www.getth...

Most people are stressed about money not only because of the actual numbers in their bank account, but because money represents safety, stability, and self-worth. When any of those feel threatened, stress skyrockets. Today we will create positive associations with money and you’ll get richer doing it.  Join our online community: www.getthehelloutofdebt.com  Today’s episode is brought to you by Ava...

Erin and Keri take you inside the messy middle of money decisions that keep us stuck, explaining how our relationship with “stuff” is really a mirror of our relationship with money. Join our online community: www.getthehelloutofdebt.com  Today’s episode is brought to you by Ava. Download the Ava app here: https://meetava.app.link/webdownload Use the promo code: ERIN and get your first month free....

In case you missed it, today we are bringing you an encore presentation of one of our favorite episodes.  Get ready to bookmark this episode! Aeriss says money is making her sick. Erin shares powerful techniques to shift from a mindset of scarcity and frustration to one of gratitude and abundance. Discover how small lifestyle changes can ease stress and support positive financial habits.  To acces...

In case you missed it, today we are bringing you an encore presentation of one of our favorite episodes.  Happy 5 year anniversary to the Get The Hell Out Of Debt podcast! To celebrate, Erin is answering some not-so-rapid fire questions about mortgage penalties and shared household budgets.  Keri is thinking about cake.  **No anniversary gifts please, but we sure would appreciate if you liked and...

In case you missed it, today we are bringing you an encore presentation of one of our favorite episodes.  Liz wants to know where you go to get 8% on her investments. Erin has practical advice and walks Liz through how to make smart investing decisions. Your first step? Joining our supportive financial community to help you supercharge your journey to financial independence. Hey, Liz! Sign up for...

Erin and Keri dive into a listener’s relationship dilemma that starts with an innocent side gig and snowballs into a bigger conversation about debt, boundaries, and the silent resentment that can creep in when goals aren’t aligned. They’ll show you why timelines can save your sanity, how to keep “us versus the goal” instead of “me versus you,” and why the shortest advice often lands the hardest. ...

If your income’s a little unpredictable, you know the stress that comes with wondering if you’ll make it to the next payday. Erin and Keri share a simple, life-changing strategy to smooth out those ups and downs so you can pay your bills, keep your promises, and ditch the financial anxiety for good. Join our online community: www.getthehelloutofdebt.com  Today’s episode is brought to you by Ava. D...

What if you found out a chunk of your money had been doing absolutely nothing for over a decade? Erin and Keri unpack a listener’s missed investment opportunity, calculate what it could have been worth, and share a step-by-step approach for getting your money to work for you, starting today. Join our online community: www.getthehelloutofdebt.com  Today’s episode is brought to you by Ava. Download...

If you’re juggling credit card debt and trying to grow your business without losing your mind, this episode is your new secret weapon. Erin and Keri talk about how to stop reacting and start planning strategically, when to ask for help, and why “perfect” is the enemy of progress. Subscribe to this podcast if you want to quickly get unstuck for good. Join our online community: www.getthehelloutofde...

An amazing woman in the Get The Hell Out Of Debt community is just days away from crushing $70K in consumer debt. Cue the confetti! But her partner hasn’t started his journey. Should she pitch in and help him pay off debt? This episode dives deep into the dynamics of money, relationships, and the emotional tug-of-war so many women face when it comes to ‘doing it all.’ Join our online community: ww...

Paying off debt doesn’t have to suck the life out of you. Erin and Keri are sharing nine unexpected ways to reignite your fire when you feel like giving up on your money goals. Have a listen for a masterclass in staying committed, even when your motivation flatlines. Warning: may cause spontaneous cashflow inspiration. Join our online community: www.getthehelloutofdebt.com  Today’s episode is brou...

What do fertility, fancy weddings, and federal student loans have in common? Erin and Keri chat with your Rich BFF and favorite wall-street girlie Vivian Tu. Vivian is a former Wall Street trader turned expert, public speaker, host, entrepreneur, New York Times bestselling author and the founder and CEO of the multi-platform brand, Your Rich BFF. We discuss the most important decisions you are mak...

Sometimes love, partnership, and money just don’t split evenly, and it shows up in your bank balance before it shows up in your relationship. Erin and Keri walk through what happens when one partner’s money is building wealth, while the other is bailing out the canoe. If you’ve ever paid more than your fair share and then had to pretend it was no big deal? This one's for you. Join our online commu...

Have you ever thought, “I’ll just pay it off later?” Erin drops the details on how credit bureaus are changing the game when it comes to Buy Now, Pay Later services, and why your favorite online checkout option might quietly be sabotaging your score. Listen in and we might just keep your future self from getting screwed over by a taco. Join our online community: www.getthehelloutofdebt.com  Today’...

Erin didn’t see this version of her life coming: three kids, chronic pain, a partner in unpredictable work, and more than $70K in debt. But she got scrappy and strategic. This episode is about finding your worth outside a paycheck, getting your financial act together even when the odds are stacked against you, and discovering that your purpose might be right under your nose.  Join our online commu...

You know that hobby you swore would pay for itself one day? Erin and Keri tackle what happens when creativity meets cash flow. If you’ve ever found yourself quietly avoiding the budget convo by hiding out in your craft room, this one’s for you. Grab a coffee, a glue stick, and your calculator. Join our online community: www.getthehelloutofdebt.com  Today’s episode is brought to you by Ava. Downloa...

One listener writes in with a simple question and Erin turns it into a masterclass in starting over with sass and strategy. This episode is all about what to do when life flips the table: when the relationship ends, the debt lingers, and you need a plan, not a pity party. Join our online community: www.getthehelloutofdebt.com  Today’s episode is brought to you by Ava. Download the Ava app here: ht...