Episode 58 - Stressed about money? Listen to this.
Wed Jun 25 2025
In this episode, we dive into the financial stress affecting 78% of Americans, as revealed by a recent Empower study, amid a $1.78 trillion student debt crisis and soaring costs like college tuition (up 60% since 2000). We explore why money stress hits hard—rising debt, uncertainty, societal pressure, and underemployment (45% of grads are underemployed, per Burning Glass 2024)—and how a simple financial plan can ease the burden.
Learn practical steps to take control: craft a 50/30/20 budget, prioritize high-interest debt, and leverage free tools like budgeting apps or high-yield savings accounts. We emphasize that you don’t need a financial advisor to start—just a written plan, which 78% of Empower respondents say reduces anxiety. Avoid pitfalls like over-relying on one asset or taking on unwise debt, and start small for big wins.
By the end, you’ll be inspired to write down one financial goal tonight, turning money from a stressor into a tool for everyday wealth.
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In this episode, we dive into the financial stress affecting 78% of Americans, as revealed by a recent Empower study, amid a $1.78 trillion student debt crisis and soaring costs like college tuition (up 60% since 2000). We explore why money stress hits hard—rising debt, uncertainty, societal pressure, and underemployment (45% of grads are underemployed, per Burning Glass 2024)—and how a simple financial plan can ease the burden. Learn practical steps to take control: craft a 50/30/20 budget, prioritize high-interest debt, and leverage free tools like budgeting apps or high-yield savings accounts. We emphasize that you don’t need a financial advisor to start—just a written plan, which 78% of Empower respondents say reduces anxiety. Avoid pitfalls like over-relying on one asset or taking on unwise debt, and start small for big wins. By the end, you’ll be inspired to write down one financial goal tonight, turning money from a stressor into a tool for everyday wealth.