Tag: Inflation

Taking Control of Your Credit Card Debt (Ep.30)

Taking Control of Your Credit Card Debt (Ep.30)

78% of people fail to pay off their credit card balance monthly, risking their financial health. Are you taking responsibility for your financial future or leaving it to chance?

This week, Jack and Alison discuss a powerful conversation between Tucker Carlson and financial expert Dave Ramsey, diving into America’s staggering $1.1 trillion in credit card debt and its impact on personal financial health. They explore the far-reaching effects of these figures and offer valuable perspectives into how societal spending habits might be influencing your wallet more than you realize.

Gain knowledgeable insight for tackling your debt as this episode highlights: 

  • The alarming $1.1 trillion credit card debt of our country
  • How credit card debt ties into inflation
  • The psychological aspects of spending 
  • The pitfalls of prioritizing credit scores over financial health
  • And more

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Is Owning a Home Still a Dream? (Ep. 6)

Is Owning a Home Still a Dream? (Ep. 6)

One of the goals of being an adult is owning your own home. But with the increasing cost of property, rising mortgage rates and the cost of living already high for millennials, their chances of owning a home seem to be disappearing.

In this episode, Jack Burnette and Alison Castellano focus on the world of adulting, tackling the idea of owning a home and why millennials may not be able to achieve that dream. They explore the financial hurdles millennials face as well as the personal struggles in saving enough for an increasing down payment.

Jack and Alison discuss: 

  • How the price of houses has changed in the past 2.5 years alone
  • The existing expenses millennials have, especially parents
  • Why millennials won’t be able to take advantage of tax options for mortgage rates with their current financial situation
  • Tips and tricks to keep an eye on spending and reduce your cost of living
  • And more

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