The Debt Free Dad Podcast

Welcome to episode #74 of the Debt Free Dad podcast. Looking back, I wish I would've learned some important lessons in school about money. These lessons would've saved me a ton of financial stress and pain. Today I have a special guest joining us, Chris Hawkins. Chris has a unique perspective, FIRST, he is debt free, and he has been teaching high school students personal finance for 13 y...

Welcome to episode #73 of the Debt-Free Dad Podcast. Is playing the lottery a good idea? The dream of winning the big jackpot can be tempting, but that dream can come with a hefty price. When looking at the statistics, I am shocked at how much people are spending on the almost impossible dream of hitting it big. What You’ll Learn Discover the scary statistics of the lottery, and not just the loser...

Welcome to episode #72 of The Debt Free Dad Podcast. So you want to pay off debt, so what’s the best and fastest way to make that happen? Find out in today’s show, stay tuned.  In this show, we’re going to go through the conventional methods people are using to get out of debt. We’ve used some of these methods, most of them don’t work, and only a few have proven to be successful. A big part of get...

Welcome to episode #71 of the Debt-Free Dad Podcast. Today we’re sharing tips to help you radically improve your financial behaviors, so you can grow your bank account, save more money, and pay off debt. Today we’re turning our focus to financial habits. This is one area where the mainstream media gets it wrong. If you look at the majority of the personal finance articles and stories out there, ra...

Welcome to episode #70 of the Debt-Free Dad Podcast. So you've got some goals to save more money, pay off more debt, or maybe you've got a purchase coming up that you need to put some money away for. Or maybe, you've got some ideas to start a side hustle. One of the more popular questions I get from our audience is, "Brad how can I make this go faster? How can I make more money...

Welcome to episode #69 of the Debt-Free Dad Podcast. Today I am excited to welcome Kati Hatfield to the show. Kati joined Roots back in July of 2018, and since then has paid off $57,802 on a single income! Wow! Today she is going to share her journey and how she did it. What You'll Learn Learn how Kati paid off over $57,000 on a single income. If you think she makes a ton of money, think agai...

Welcome to episode #68 of the Debt-Free Dad Podcast. Today I have Amelia Welch joining us on the show. Amelia joined my membership, Roots, back in October and in just five months has saved and paid off $12,440, built her emergency fund, and has paid off four credit cards. WOW! Today she is joining us to share her journey and how she's been able to make great progress. What You'll Learn L...

Welcome to episode #67 of the Debt-Free Dad Podcast. Today I am excited to welcome, my wife, Sarah Nelson to the show. Over the years a lot of people asked me why I started this business, It was Sarah's journey that got me passionate about helping people get out of debt. Sarah has now been debt free for over SEVEN years. Today she is here to share her journey, and how living Debt Free has cha...

Welcome to episode #66 of the Debt-Free Dad Podcast. My wife, Sarah, and I just completed a no spend challenge. Check this out, we ate at home for an entire year, that's right 365 straight days. Today we are going to share what we learned, how we stayed sane, and was it even worth it? What You'll Learn Learn how Brad and Sarah were successful with their one year, no eating out challenge....

Welcome to episode #65 of the Debt-Free Dad Podcast. Today I am honored to welcome Jess Frazer to the show. Jess joined Roots, which is my online accountability and support program, back in July. In just eight months, she has saved and paid off over $51,615! WHAT!?!?! How's that even possible? Today she is going to share how she did it, and check this out, she did it as a single mom. You&apos...

Welcome to episode #64 of the Debt-Free Dad Podcast. Personal Finances affect every area of our lives, and our careers are no exception. Today I have a special guest, Anthony Kuo from Untamed Career. Anthony is a Career Satisfaction Coach, and he's here to share how he is helping individuals get unstuck in their careers, and even some tips on how to make more money. What You'll Learn Lea...

Welcome to episode #63 of the Debt-Free Dad Podcast. If you listen to the media and the news you'll hear that younger generations just don't get it, they're lazy, self absorbed, and entitled, and buried by student loans and credit card debt, and how all of them are going to live in their parents basements until they’re 30. Today I have a young man, Josh Nelson joining us on the show...

Welcome to episode #62 of the Debt-Free Dad Podcast. Today we have a special guest joining us, Samantha Schopper, and she is going to share how she save and paid off over $33,467.68 in just nine months. What You'll Learn Learn how Sami saved and Paid off $33,467.68 in just nine months. Discover what Sami discovered about her finances as she got started in Roots. Hear what simple tips Sami has...

Welcome to episode #61 of the Debt-Free Dad Podcast. Today I have a special guest, Tiffany and Mathew Richard! They joined Roots, which is my membership program helping people reduce financial stress, save money, and pay off debt, and in just three months of joining, Tiffany and Matthew have saved and paid off over $14,500... how did they do it?? What You'll Learn Learn how Matthew and Tiffan...

Welcome to a special episode of the Debt-Free Dad Podcast. Last week, Congress passed the third stimulus package, which is going to be sending $1,400 checks to many individuals and families. We've been getting lots of questions, "Brad, what should we be doing with this money to make the most of it?" We are going to be answering this question on today's show, stay tuned! What Yo...

Welcome to episode #60 of the Debt-Free Dad Podcast. I hear it time and time again, I want to buy a home because renting is just throwing my money away. But is it? I say NOT SO FAST! There is more to this renting vs. buying subject than meets the eye, and most people aren't looking at the whole picture. What You'll Learn Learn the pros and cons to renting and homeownership that most peop...

Welcome to episode #59 of the Debt-Free Dad Podcast. So what habits do you need to become a millionaire? When I first started on my journey to financial freedom I was shocked to find out what these habits were, and today we are going to be sharing seven secret habits of millionaires... and the best part, you can immediately start using these in your own life. What You'll Learn Discover the se...

Welcome to episode #58 of the Debt-Free Dad Podcast. If you want to successfully get out of debt and reach financial freedom, Building an Emergency Fund is the key to success. Today we are going to share some ideas to help you build your emergency fund super fast. What You'll Learn Why saving and building an emergency fund is so important. Why it’s the first thing you should do, even before g...

Welcome to episode #57 of the Debt-Free Dad Podcast. It’s one of the number one questions I get, “Brad, how can I get my spouse or partner on board with our finances?” And there’s good reason, money problems are one of the leading causes of fights and arguments, and divorce. Today I have Mark Carey joining us. Mark is a licensed professional counselor and he is here to provide some helpful insight...

Welcome to episode #56 of the Debt-Free Dad Podcast. Today I have a special guest, Brandon and Sara Belger. Brandon and Sara joined Roots, which is my membership program helping people reduce financial stress, save money, and pay off debt, and in just nine months of joining, Brandon and Sara have paid off over $25,121.25... how did they do it... you’re about to find out! What You'll Learn Lea...

Welcome to episode #55 of the Debt-Free Dad Podcast. Today I want to share a personal story about a recent frivolous purchase I made. Yep, I spent $1,586 on LEGO. Yes, those little interlocking plastic bricks we played with as kids. It was an irresponsible purchase... or was it? We are going to talk about it on today’s show. What You'll Learn Why Brad spend over $1,500 on LEGO.  Hear how Brad...

Welcome to episode #54 of the Debt-Free Dad Podcast. So, do you have cut back on everything while getting out of debt? Things like Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, going out to eat, date nights, or even vacation? Believe it or not, you don’t! Yes, that’s right! You can enjoy the things you love on the road to financial freedom. In today’s show, we are going to share some tips on how to do it. What You&ap...

Welcome to episode #53 of the Debt-Free Dad Podcast. Today I am excited to welcome a special guest, Chandra Harper! Chandra joined my membership, Roots back in August of 2016, and since then has made significant progress on her finances, like saving and paying off over $75,000, and she accomplished something super amazing and I’ve got to let Chandra share that. What You'll Learn Learn how a m...

Welcome to episode #52 of the Debt-Free Dad Podcast. There are many myths about money and debt, and many of these myths are keeping people stuck. Today we are sharing the top eight myths in our opinion and how to overcome them. What You'll Learn We all have been taught several financial myths from family, friends, and society, but are they correct? Is your credit score the most important? The...

Welcome to episode #51 of the Debt-Free Dad Podcast. Well, it’s official 2020 is gone forever and 2021 is here! On today’s show we are sharing some insight on how to crush your finances in the new year. What You'll Learn Learn the most important thing to take control of your finances.  Learn about the best tool to discover overspending, and to give yourself a pay raise without asking your bos...