The Debt Free Dad Podcast

Welcome to episode #149 of the Debt Free Dad Podcast. Is anyone else confused at when and what you should tip for, let alone how much? It seems there are tip lines on more and more receipts, and some I would never consider giving a tip. So what the heck do you do when you're confused? Do you tip or don't tip? We're going to talk about it on today's show. What You'll Learn...

Welcome to episode #148 of the Debt Free Dad Podcast. In this episode we are previewing the 2023 Debt Freedom Planner. This planner has helped thousands of people save money and pay off tons of debt. How? We are going to share the amazing tools inside. What You'll Learn Listen in as we preview the 2023 Debt Freedom Planner! Discover all the amazing tools we've included to keep you on tra...

Welcome to episode #147 of the Debt Free Dad Podcast. Today I am excited to welcome Gina Christie to the podcast. Gina joined Roots in early January of 2022, and in nine months she has saved and paid off over $20,421.10! Today Gina is joining me to share her journey, what changes she's made, and how she has massively improved her financial life in nine months. What You'll Learn Discover...

Welcome to episode #146 of the Debt Free Dad Podcast. Does the financial industry and companies offering debt products really have your back? Do they have your best interest in mind? We're going to talk about this on today's show. What You'll Learn Is the financial industry really trying to help you when offering... we mean... selling you debt? Are banks, lenders, and credit card co...

Welcome to episode #145 of the Debt Free Dad Podcast. The holiday season is right around the corner, and the holidays typically add on financial stress, especially this year with prices being higher. Today we are sharing our tips to budget for the holidays so you can enjoy them more and stress way less. What You'll Learn Discover why it's so important to have a plan for the holidays, and...

Welcome to episode #144 of the Debt Free Dad Podcast. One of the number one goals I often hear is I want to buy my first home, or I want to move and buy my ideal home, how do I know I am ready or how do I budget for a home purchase? We are going to talk about it on today's show. What You'll Learn What does it mean to be financially ready to buy a home? Hear our take and experience, and w...

Welcome to episode #143 of the Debt Free Dad Podcast. Today we are reacting to a PYMNTS and Lending Club survey that breaks down the amount of people living paycheck to paycheck based on their income... and even more eye-opening, the amount of people living paycheck to paycheck with higher incomes. What You'll Learn Listen as we react to the most recent paycheck to paycheck statistics. Discov...

Welcome to episode #142 of the Debt Free Dad Podcast. Today I am excited to welcome Jenny Foster to the podcast. Jenny joined Roots in early October of 2022, and in ten months she has saved and paid off over $12,035.76. Today Jenny is joining me to share her journey, what changes she's made, and how she has massively improved her financial life in less than a year. What You'll Learn Disc...

Welcome to episode #141 of the Debt Free Dad Podcast. Today we are going to talk about the power of tracking. This is one area I think too many people miss, or don't do a good enough job on when getting out of debt, and for many, I think it causes them to quit. Find out how tracking can ensure your success in getting out of debt. What You'll Learn Listen in as we share the power of track...

Welcome to episode #140 of the Debt Free Dad Podcast. It’s getting close to the end of summer, and our family has enjoyed some family activities. However, while doing these things, I was shocked at the prices, and I'm curious, is it just me? Am I just a cheap skate or are others feeling the same way when it comes to affording good old family fun. What You'll Learn Has the cost of good fa...

Welcome to episode #139 of the Debt Free Dad Podcast. Money fights and arguments are one of the number one causes of divorce in the US. Today we are sharing some ideas that have helped us have better compromise and communication in our relationships with money. What You'll Learn Discover some simple tips that have helped us have better communication and compromise in our personal relationship...

Welcome to episode #138 of the Debt Free Dad Podcast. Today we wanted to have a little fun and we are going to answer some great 'would you rather' money questions... these are going to be good. Enjoy! Hear us answer some pretty awesome 'would you rather' questions... Would you rather make $250,000/year doing a job you hate, or $40,000/year doing a job you love? Would you rathe...

Welcome to episode #137 of the Debt Free Dad Podcast. Today I am excited to welcome Kati Hatfield to the podcast. Kati joined Roots in July of 2018, and in four years she has paid off $86,564 on a single income. Today Kati returns to the Debt Free Dad Podcast to get an update on her journey and to give us an update on what she's been able to achieve over this past year. What You'll Learn...

Welcome to episode #136 of the Debt Free Dad Podcast. Today we are revealing 6 big misconceptions about debt freedom! Things like 'do you still have to budget,' 'we must've made a lot of money to get out of debt,' or my favorite... 'you just got lucky!' We are going to tackle these misconceptions on today's show. What You'll Learn Discover the biggest m...

Welcome to episode #135 of the Debt Free Dad Podcast. Today I am excited to welcome Yvette Fraizer to the podcast. Yvette joined Roots in early April of 2022, and in three months she has saved and paid off $6,076. Today Yvette is joining me to share her journey, what changes she's made, and how she has massively improved her financial mindset in just a short period of time. What You'll L...

Welcome to episode #134 of the Debt Free Dad Podcast. Do you have hard time leaving your savings alone? Like you get some money put away, let's say you build your ER fund or maybe you're saving for a purchase, and you find that it's burning a hole in your pocket and you end up spending some or maybe all of that money? We are going to share some tips that have helped us leave our sav...

Welcome to episode #133 of the Debt Free Dad Podcast. Today I have an amazing guest joining us, Kellie Tyson. Kellie joined Roots in January of 2022, and she has saved and paid off $15,299.53! Today Kellie is joining me to share her journey, and how she's made such amazing progress. What You'll Learn Discover how Kellie saved and paid off $15,299.53 in just six months. Hear how improving...

Welcome to episode #132 of the Debt Free Dad Podcast. We talk about financial stress a lot on this podcast, but right now, financial stress is an all-time high with inflation and rising prices. Today we want to share some tips to help you reduce your financial stress now, and hopefully encourage you to take action so financial stress can be a thing of the past. What You'll Learn Money is the...

Welcome to episode #131 of the Debt Free Dad Podcast. Today we are revealing the top three benefits of financial freedom, at least in our opinion. Crazy enough, none of them have to do with money, stuff, interest rates, or investing! What You'll Learn Debt is tricky. Hear our take on debt, and how it could be keeping you trapped.  Discover our top three benefits of financial freedom. Learn ho...

Welcome to episode #130 of the Debt Free Dad Podcast. Today I have some amazing guests joining us, Daniel and Lori Elwell. Daniel and Lori started listening to the podcast in January of 2022, so about five months ago They joined Roots in March of 2022, and they have saved and paid off $35,750.88! Today they are joining me to share their journey, and how they've made such amazing progress. Wha...

Welcome to episode #129 of the Debt Free Dad Podcast. When it comes to financial success, your behavior and habits play the most important role. Today we are going to be sharing six ways to improve those habits, and you can get started with these tips today.  What You'll Learn Habits, choices, and behavior play the most important role in reaching your goals. Discover some great tips to get st...

Welcome to episode #128 of the Debt Free Dad Podcast. I love talking about today's topic... Emergency Funds. After helping thousands of people take control of their finances, emergency funds are one of the keys to being successful. Find out why, and why you should build one on today's show! What You'll Learn Emergency funds are one of the keys to success when getting out of debt. Fi...

Welcome to episode #127 of the Debt Free Dad Podcast. Today I have an amazing guest joining us, Lisa Stejskal. Lisa joined Roots in October 2021, and in seven months has saved and paid off $40,329! Today she is joining me to share her journey, and how she's made such amazing progress. What You'll Learn Discover how Lisa saved and paid off $40,329 in just seven months.  Hear how improving...

Welcome to episode #126 of the Debt Free Dad Podcast. Are you looking to start a budget and you're not sure where to start? That's what today's episode is all about. Today we are going to be sharing some tips and some insight into how to budget as a beginner! What You'll Learn Discover some great tips on how to get started budgeting.  Learn one little tool that will help you st...

Welcome to episode #125 of the Debt Free Dad Podcast. Today we are talking about a big dream killer, which is doubt. A lot of people doubt they will ever get out of debt for many reasons, but it's the doubt that actually causes them to stay stuck. I believe most people have what it takes to get out of debt, especially if they can get past their own doubts, excuses, and limiting beliefs. We ar...