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In this weekly podcast, personal finance expert, motivational speaker, and award winning author of 3 best selling books Debbi King, will talk to you about winning in the area of your money. This show is about you and will cover all areas of personal finance. 19 years ago, Debbi was a single mom making $10,000 a year and had over $200,000 in debt. After filing for bankruptcy, she started a new financial journey with a goal of winning in the area of money. She will teach you everything that she learned along the journey and bring empowerment and hope that anyone can win!

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    • May 19, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    Great Vacations - Less Money

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2023 26:47


    We all love to vacation, but many times vacationing can drain the finances.  In this week's episode, Debbi will discuss ways to save on vacations with a focus on Disney and cruising - her favorites.  Join us!

    Adulting 101 - Career

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023 27:52


    As we continue our series on adulting for all ages, this week we will talk about finding tht perfect career.  The perfect career for you is out there and in this episode we will explore how to find it at any age!

    Adulting 101 - Student Loans

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 30:36


    We are continuing out series on Adulting 101 with a great episode on student loans.  So many people are drowning in student loan debt and don't know where to start.  This episode is for you.  We will be discussing how and why you should pay them off as quickly as possible.  We will talk about the different loans and everything you need to know to pay the least amount possible.  And we will take a few minutes to discuss how to avoid loans (this will be discussed in more detail in a future episode.). If you have student loan debt or know someone who does, this episode is a must. Our feature business for this episode is Sofi.

    Adulting 101 - Credit Score

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 37:10


    In this first installment of our Adulting 101 series, we talk all about credit scores and how they work.  Our credit is our financial reputation and we want to have the best reputation possible.  In today's episode, we learn what makes up our scores and how to improve them.   There are so many things that we need to learn in life and we would be honored if you would join Debbi at the kitchen table to talk all about them.  

    Home Buying Made Easy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2022 26:49


    Buying a house can be a blessing or a nightmare.  In this week's episode, we talk about what you need to do to make sure that it is a blessing.  We will talk about how to get your finances ready, find the best mortgage for you and find the perfect house.  

    Saving No Matter What

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2022 30:09


    Emergencies will happen.  It will rain.  What's important is that you have the perfect size umbrella when it does.  In this episode, Debbi talks about different ways to save and invest, no matter where you are on your financial journey.

    Most Asked Question

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2022 29:57


    In this episode, Debbi will share her most asked question from the "50 Shades of Money" book.  We will give you a hint - it's all about student loans, college & cosigning.  You don't want to miss this one.

    Excuses and Expectations

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2022 38:46


    This season we are celebrating the 10th year of the ABC's of Personal Finance book.  In this episode, Debbi talks about how excuses and expectations hinder us from reaching all of our financial goals.  If you want to see change in your finances and reach wealth and financial freedom, this episode is for you!

    Recession Proof Your Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022 28:46


    All the "experts" say we are in a recession and may be here for a while.  In this episode, Debbi will share 4 great tips on getting through the recession and to come out on the other side a winner.

    Decluttering Your Life (and Your Finances)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 31:04


    We all have clutter - some a small amount and some more.  Decluttering our lives can relieve anxiety and stress as well as help us build wealth.  In this episode, Debbi will share 4 reasons why we have clutter & 12 small things you can do today to start decluttering and start building wealth.

    Can It Be Fixed?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 17:36


    We are always looking for quick fixes for our problems.  This week's podcast answers the question 'Can it be fixed?'.  Debbi will share 4 tips on how to resolve all your problems - money and otherwise.  Join us!

    How To Survive the Increase in Household Debt

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 17:19


    Household debt is the highest it's been in 14 years.  In this week's podcast, learn what this means for you and how to handle your finances during this time.

    10 Ways to Save on Groceries

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 19:32


    As the price of everything seems to just keep getting higher, we need to find ways to save.  In this week's episode, hear Debbi's 10 best tips on how to save at the grocery store.

    Financial Freedom - Why You Want It

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 14:39


    We all say we want financial freedom, but are we willing to do what it takes to have it?  In this week's episode, learn how to remove the obstacles in your way and get three practical tips to begin your wealth journey today!

    Starting Over

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 13:51


    We all need to take a break sometimes and start over.  In this episode, hear how Debbi did just that, started over with her finances and reached financial freedom.  

    K.I.S.S.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 41:33


    Life is simple; however, we make it simplex all the time.  In this episode, Debbi will bring you back to the simple and how you can simplify you life right now.  It really is simple, so keep it simple silly!  Join us!

    Understanding Your Credit Score

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2021 36:04


    There are 5 factors that make up your credit score.  Your credit score is your financial reputation so it is important that you understand these factors so you have an awesome reputation.  In this episode, Debbi will cover all 5 factors in details in order to empower you to have the best score possible.  Join us!

    My Legacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 32:01


    Don't let this episode scare you or bore you!  Sometimes in life, we have to do the adulting thing and today is one of those days.  In this episode, Debbi is going to talk about everything you need to leave the perfect legacy.  You really do need to listen!  Join us!

    Then and Now

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 42:48


    In this episode, Debbi will revisit her past and show you her life when she was $200k in debt and her life now that she has financial freedom.  Join her on her journey back in time!

    Empty Your Excuse Bag

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 37:22


    We all have an excuse bag - some with just a few things in it and some are overflowing.  Emptying your excuse bag is the key to your success.  In this episode, Debbi will share some items in her excuse bag and show you how and why emptying your bag is so important.  Join us!

    My Umbrella

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 39:28


    One thing you can count on is it will rain.  Do you have an umbrella?  In this episode, Debbi is going to talk about how to have a golf sized umbrella when life rains on your finances.  Join us!

    Budgets Are Worthless

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 35:43


    Budgets are worthless without....  You have to tune in to find out the answer.  Join us!

    Breaking Out of Your Box

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 36:31


    We have been put in a box and most of us don't even realize it.  In this episode, Debbi is going to show you how to break out of your box and live the best life possible.  Join us!

    We Never Know

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2021 37:54


    Our departure date isn't set in stone.  We don't have a one-way ticket to heaven waiting for us with a date on it.  We need to live every day to the fullest, but we also need to be prepared.  In this episode, Debbi covers exactly how to do that - quickly and painlessly.  Join us!

    New Year, New Decisions

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 34:11


    2020 was a crazy year - that is the one thing we can all agree on.  We all want 2021 to look much different - much better.  You can make that happen.  In this episode, Debbi will show you how to have the best year yet even with everything that is happening.  Join us!

    Comfy Cozy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 27:02


    It's that time of year.  Time for sweaters, blankets, comfy pj's, and fires.  It's so comfy cozy.  What about your finances?  Are you comfortable with your finances?  In this episode, Debbi will discuss how to step out of your comfort zone in order to build wealth and financial freedom.  Join us!

    Show Me the Money

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2020 43:03


    At some point, most of us will find ourselves in a situation where we need money.  Many of you may be there right now.  In this episode, Debbi will explore the good and the bad ways of getting that much-needed money.  Join us!

    Is the Government the Solution?o

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 34:35


    We look to others to solve our problems including the government.  The best solution you have is you.  In this episode, Debbi will empower you and help you see how you are all the solution you need!  Join us!

    Who Am I?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2020 37:33


    It is easy to lose ourselves in this challenging time.  Debbi is going to talk about this and why a key to our success is finding ourselves and living our best, authentic life.  Join us!

    I Want Free Money

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 32:36


    Most of us are leaving free money on the table every day.  In this episode, Debbi will explain how and give you the steps to start getting your free money starting today.  Join us!

    Should I Have a Credit Card?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 35:23


    Sometimes we are told that credit cards are evil.  Sometimes we are told that we need a credit card.  What is the truth?  In this episode, we will uncover the truth and talk about the pros and cons of credit cards so that you can do what is best for you.  Join us!

    Back To School - 2020 Style

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 39:28


    Everything looks different this year - including back to school.  How you deal with this new season affects your money and all other areas of your life.  In this episode, Debbi will discuss how and how to overcome the negative stuff.  Join us!

    The Real Numbers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020 26:56


    Many of us don't know what our true financial state is.  In this episode, Debbi is going to show us how to find our true net worth and how to use it to gain wealth.  Join us!

    Let Freedom Ring

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 35:21


    Financial freedom would be great right about now.  In this episode, Debbi is going to give you the steps she took to get out of debt and reach financial freedom.  You can do it too!  Join us!

    It's Raining Cats & Dogs

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 34:23


    Right now it is raining cats and dogs - a huge storm is over us.  How big is your umbrella?  Debbi talks about how you can get through the current situation and how to make sure you have the biggest umbrella ever for the next storm.  Join us!

    Where Are You Headed?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 31:20


    Direction, not intention determines your destination.  Which direction are you headed?  In this episode, Debbi will help you see where you are headed and help you change direction if needed.  Join us!

    The Coronavirus and Your Money

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2020 41:00


    You can't turn on the news without hearing about the coronavirus. In this episode, Debbi is going to put a positive spin on it and discuss how it will affect your money now and in the future.  Join us!

    How To Teach Kids About Money

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2020 38:48


    Kids learn from us whether we teach them or not.  When it comes to money, you want your kids to learn the best stuff and not learn about it on the "street".  In this episode, Debbi will share how to teach the kids in your life and not just tell them about money.  Join us!

    Biggest Tool in the Toolbox

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2020 39:13


    We all have a goal to build wealth which means we should all have a financial toolbox full of useful tools to build the most wealth possible.  In this episode, Debbi will talk about the biggest tool to wealth building and how to make it work no matter what.  Join us!

    Financial Infidelity - Ok or Not Ok?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2020 37:53


    Financial infidelity is more common in marriage than you think.  In this episode, Debbi talks about what it is, the warning signs and how to deal with it.  Join us!

    Just Look It Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2020 39:07


    We live in a world of instant gratification which has its pros and cons especially when it comes to our finances.  In this episode, Debbi will talk about both and give you tips on how to succeed in this Instant Pot society.  Join us!

    Shop 'Til You Drop

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2020 42:02


    Most people in debt have a shopping "situation" and it is stymying them from getting out of debt and building wealth.  In this episode, Debbi shares the steps she took to overcome her shopping addiction and how doing so helped her reach wealth and financial freedom.  Join us!

    Power of Positive Thinking

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2020 41:45


    The power of positive thinking is the power you need to change your finances (and your life).  In this episode, Debbi will show how just how powerful that power can be.  You don't want to miss this one!  Join us!

    2020 - Best Decade Ever

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2020 36:03


    Here it is!  2020 - your best decade ever.  In this episode, Debbi will talk about how to make this your best decade ever - in your finances, your career, your relationships, and your health. We all need this one.  Join us!

    How To Release Your Anxiety

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2019 42:37


    We all feel anxious at times - some of us deal with anxiety on a daily basis.  In this episode, Debbi will talk about how to release your anxiety and give you 5 tips in regards to your personal finances and 5 tips in your life.  Join us!

    Decision Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2019 35:14


    You are one decision away from a whole new life.  In this episode, we will discuss how one decision today can bring you the dream life you want.  Join us!

    The Best Deal for 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2019 40:18


    We all love a great deal!  In this episode, Debbi is going to share a deal that will change everything for you.  You can't miss this one!  Join us!

    How To Get Rich Quickly

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2019 40:11


    We all want to know how we can get rich and what is the quickest and least painful way to make that happen.  In this episode, Debbi is going to share her secret and it won't cost you one dime!  Join us!

    Q & A

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2019 37:07


    This episode is all about you.  Debbi's answers 5 questions sent in by you.  She will cover student loans, cosigning, budgeting, emergency funds, debt consolidation and 401k's.  You don't want to miss it!  Join us!

    Life Insurance 101

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2019 37:54


    Do I need life insurance?  What kind do I need?  How much will it cost me?  These questions and more will be answered in this episode as we talk about all things life insurance.  Join us!

    Navigating the Student Loan World

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2019 38:40


    What if student loans weren't an option?  In this episode, Debbi is going to talk to you about a life where debt is not an option and how to do everything you want to do anyway.  It can be done and she will show you how.  Join us!

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