The Debt Free Dad Podcast

Welcome to episode #25 of the Debt-Free Dad Podcast. I want to drop this statistic on you. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics , Americans spend $3,000 per year on going out to eat. That comes out to $250 per month and $8.21 per day. That’s a lot of money! People love eating out. We love eating out. So we are going to give you six tips today to help you eat out while on a budget. What Y...

Welcome to episode #24 of the Debt-Free Dad Podcast. Quote “When you stop chasing the wrong things, you give the rights things a chance to catch you.” Everybody grows tired of chasing. Think about when you were a kid and played tag. There were days you just couldn’t tag anyone and became exhausted from chasing all of the kids and just gave up. We see the same things happening today with way too ma...

Welcome to episode #23 of the Debt Free Dad Podcast! One of the more common questions we get is, "Brad, I need to control my spending. What can I do to stop my impulsive shopping habits? Today we are going to be sharing five tips that will help you STOP those spending habits… stay tuned! What You’ll Learn Just how much impulsive and wasteful spending are we doing? Tips to better control impul...

Welcome to episode #22 of the Debt Free Dad Podcast! Do you want to know one of the most important keys to financial success is? PATIENCE! But in today’s society, we don’t promote patience, and that’s why most people stink at it. Today we are going to share why patience is so hard as it relates to money, and how to get crazy good at it!  What You’ll Learn Why patience plays a huge roll in financia...

Welcome to episode #21 of the Debt Free Dad Podcast. What is a credit score? Is the credit score the most important thing in your financial life? And if you want to reach stress-free and debt-free life and reach financial freedom, does a credit score really matter? What You’ll Learn How a credit score is calculated. The most popular reasons to have a good credit score.  Does a credit score matter...

Welcome to episode #20 of the Debt-Free Dad Podcast. Today’s show is all about how to start putting away your excuses and start taking responsibility for your personal finances to help you lead a happier stress-free life. What You’ll Learn Your excuses are holding you back more than anything else.  The common excuses people use that keeps them living paycheck-to-paycheck. Tips to help you overcome...

Welcome to episode #19 of the Debt-Free Dad Podcast. In this episode I am excited to have Christina joining us. She has saved a considerable amount of money and paid off a ton of debt, and today she is going to share how reaching financial freedom has changed everything for her and her family. What You'll Learn How a normal family change their entire lives by taking control of their finances....

Welcome to episode #18 of the Debt-Free Dad Podcast. Today we are talking about budget busters. Budgeting isn’t easy. It takes time and practice. We’ve been doing this for over ten years now, and there are still months that can catch us off guard. But with practice, we have gotten better. So today, we want to take some time and talk about areas of your budget that could be causing you more stress...

Welcome to episode #17 of the Debt-Free Dad Podcast. Today we have a special guest who is going to share how she saved and paid off over $16,000, on a single income, in just 14 months. What You’ll Learn How Gretchen was able to catch up on her mortgage and her car payment. How Gretchen saved and paid off thousands of dollars on a single income. That anyone can get out of debt if they are willing t...

Welcome to episode #16 of the Debt-Free Dad Podcast. Money and personal finance are one of the leading causes of stress, anxiety, and worry among society. What's dangerous about this stress is that it is affecting ALL areas of our lives. Today we will be sharing tips to help you overcome financial stress and get on the road to financial recovery. What You’ll Learn Financial stress isn't...

Welcome to the next episode of the Debt-Free Dad Podcast. Today we have a special guest who is going to share how she paid off $157,588 in just 13 months. I invited Shannon on to share her story and to show you, our listeners that the simple things we are sharing here on this show are helping people have massive results! We are here to encourage you to take action, and I think Shannon’s story is g...

Welcome to episode #14 of the Debt-Free Dad Podcast. One of the single best things I did to reach financial freedom was ditching my $500 car payment and new car for a used car. Today we are going to share some great tips on how you can drive your way to financial freedom! In our last episode, we talked about how new cars can make it difficult to reach financial freedom, and if you’re living payche...

Welcome to the next episode of the Debt-Free Dad Podcast. One of the coolest parts of buying a new car is that new car smell, but in today’s show we are going to reveal why that new car smell actually stinks. New cars are a HOT DEBATE! I’ve been a part of many Personal Finance Facebook groups. When the new car topic comes up, it’s like being at the dinner table with family you don’t like, rude com...

Welcome to a special episode of the Debt-Free Dad Podcast. Today we are continuing the conversation about the latest developments on the Coronavirus and how that is affecting our personal finances.  Resources Mentioned Get better results with your finances in 30-60 days - GUARANTEED. Watch this video to learn how! - https://www.debtfreedad.com/payoff-debt-in-60-to-90-days   The Totally Awesome Deb...

Welcome to episode #12 of the Debt-Free Dad Podcast. If you think living debt-free is CRAZY, just wait until you hear about FIRE movement. These are people who are going to great lengths to reach financial independence and retire early. But how are they making it happen? We’re talking about it in today’s show. What You’ll Learn Learn about the FIRE movement, and how normal people are reaching fina...

Welcome to a special episode of the Debt-Free Dad Podcast. With the Coronavirus spreading, and the threat of it getting worse, lots of changes are happening very quickly. Today we want to provide some financial tips to help you navigate through these uncertain times.  Resources Mentioned Get better results with your finances in 30-60 days - GUARANTEED. Watch this video to learn how! - https://www....

Welcome to episode #11 of the Debt-Free Dad Podcast. It’s one of the top questions I get… How do I get my partner on board with our finances? According to the American Psychological Association, money and personal finance are some of the significant causes of stress and anxiety. That’s an eye-opening fact. This stress is affecting all areas of life. Things like our careers, our family, our parenti...

Welcome to episode #10 of The Debt Free Dad Podcast. There are some common beliefs about debt and money that are actually LIES. They ARE NOT TRUE! You may have heard the term, "Truthiness" But what does that even mean… and why does it matter to you when it comes to having success with money and getting out of debt? Find out in today's episode. In an Information Age driven by round t...

Welcome to episode #9 of The Debt Free Dad Podcast. We aren’t perfect! Today we are sharing our financial mistakes and how we overcame them. By doing so, we are hoping to show you that it’s possible to come back from your financial set back be successful with money. I’ve coached and worked with lots of people over the years, and many of them think they are the absolute worst with money. Believe it...

Welcome to episode #8 of The Debt Free Dad Podcast. Did you get, or are you expecting a tax return this year? If so, you may not want to throw your hands up in celebration just yet, because your tax return could be putting more stress on your financial life. I’ve had the privilege of helping many people get on a plan with their finances. In our membership site, Roots of Personal Finance, we teach...

Welcome to episode #7 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 gett...

Welcome to episode #6 of the Debt-Free Dad Podcast. If you want to get out of debt, paying off debt isn’t the first step, I know that sounds crazy, but so many people make this critical mistake. In today’s show, we are going to reveal the first step you should focus on and give you some ways to make it happen. We are sharing tips to help you build your first emergency fund! If you want to get out...

Welcome to episode #5 of the Debt-Free Dad Podcast. Today we’re sharing tips to help you start your first budget. If you want to get out of debt and kick financial stress, this magical tool needs to be a part of your daily life. In today's show, we're tackling the big bad B word, the BUDGET! According to a Gallup poll, only 32% of households have a working household budget. That means th...

Welcome to episode #4 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, rar...

Welcome to episode #3 of the Debt-Free Dad Podcast. There are some people you should NEVER take financial advice from, and if you do, you may find yourself with an empty bank account. As you know, we are here to help you live a happier and stress-free life. Ideally, we’d love for you to reach financial freedom, but there are going to be some roadblocks and challenges along the way, and some of the...