MandiMoney continues the Summer Money Reboot series by tackling one of the most emotionally charged topics in personal finance: debt.

Whether your balances grew because of rising costs, inconsistent income, a family emergency, or simply trying to keep life moving when your paycheck couldn't keep up, this episode is a reminder that debt isn't a character flaw, it's a financial challenge that deserves a plan, not shame.

Mandi gets candid about her own experience navigating five-figure credit card debt and why even financial experts sometimes find themselves back at square one. She walks through the exact system she's using to regain control from organizing every account and choosing a payoff strategy to negotiating lower interest rates, cutting recurring expenses, creating healthier spending habits, and finding practical ways to increase cash flow.

If you've been avoiding your credit card statements, feeling overwhelmed by minimum payments, or wondering where to even begin, this episode offers the structure, encouragement, and actionable steps to help you stop spiraling and start making progress one decision at a time.

Resources Mentioned


Debt Freedom Tracker Spreadsheet


Rocket Money


Monarch Money


You Need A Budget (YNAB)
Grab the Week 3 Workbook here: https://mandimoney.myflodesk.com/kfb44793u2

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mandimoney/">MandiMoney</a> continues the&nbsp;Summer Money Reboot series by tackling one of the most emotionally charged topics in personal finance: debt.
Whether your balances grew because of rising costs, inconsistent income, a family emergency, or simply trying to keep life moving when your paycheck couldn't keep up, this episode is a reminder that debt isn't a character flaw, it's a financial challenge that deserves a plan, not shame.
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mandimoney/">Mandi </a>gets candid about her own experience navigating five-figure credit card debt and why even financial experts sometimes find themselves back at square one. She walks through the exact system she's using to regain control from organizing every account and choosing a payoff strategy to negotiating lower interest rates, cutting recurring expenses, creating healthier spending habits, and finding practical ways to increase cash flow.
If you've been avoiding your credit card statements, feeling overwhelmed by minimum payments, or wondering where to even begin, this episode offers the structure, encouragement, and actionable steps to help you stop spiraling and start making progress one decision at a time.
Resources Mentioned
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<a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18Up1qz7bF9dMHSiz1NPf9Tzy7cfUA1qV_4w8bv9QPMc/edit?usp=sharing">Debt Freedom Tracker Spreadsheet</a>
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Rocket Money
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Monarch Money
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<li>
You Need A Budget (YNAB)
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<li>Grab the <a href="https://mandimoney.myflodesk.com/kfb44793u2">Week 3 Workbook here</a>: <a href="https://mandimoney.myflodesk.com/kfb44793u2">https://mandimoney.myflodesk.com/kfb44793u2</a></li>
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How to Finally Reach Debt Freedom [Summer Money Reboot Week #3]

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