What To Do After A Storm - Episode 435 Crushing Debt podcast

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How does your financial life change when you are childfree? What is the difference between FIRE and FILE? How does your investing change when you are childfree? How does childfree impact your estate planning and long-term financial goals change? How often have you asked a newlywed couple, "so when are you having kids?" How often have you asked a couple married long-term, "any plans for kids soon?" There is a growing number of married couples who are childfree, sometimes for medical reasons, and sometimes by voluntary choice. How can people with kids be supportive of their friends who have chosen (voluntarily or involuntarily) to live a childfree life. On this week's episode of the Crushing Debt Podcast, Shawn and George interview Jay Zigmont, PhD, MFA, CFP. Dr. Jay and his wife are childfree, and it has profoundly shaped how they approach their finances. When Dr. Jay searched for financial advice, he realized that most of it assumes you have kids, which didn’t align with their goals. That’s why he founded Childfree Wealth®—to offer financial planning tailored specifically to the unique needs of the childfree community. You can reach Dr. Jay at his website, www.childfreewealth.com , and check out his book, The Childfree Guide to Life & Money, available on the website and wherever your favorite books are sold. Let us know if you enjoy this episode and, if so, please share it with your friends! Please also visit our sponsor, Sam Cohen of Attorneys First Insurance for Attorneys and Title Companies looking to get a quote on Errors & Ommissions (malpractice) Insurance coverage. www.AttorneysFirst.com . Or, you can support the show by visiting our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/crushingDebt To contact George Curbelo, you can email him at GCFinancialCoach21@gmail.com or follow his Tiktok channel - https://www.tiktok.com/@curbelofinancialcoach To contact Shawn Yesner, you can email him at Shawn@Yesnerlaw.com or visit www.YesnerLaw.com . And please consider a donation to Pancreatic Cancer research and education. The Purple Stride walk is just a few weeks away, on April 26, 2025! You can join Shawn's team at MY Legacy Striders: http://support.pancan.org/goto/MYLegacy8 .…

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What Is The Cost of Taking Care of Your Parents? - Episode 457 29:52

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They took care of us, but what do we do when it's time to take care of them? Can you help care for your aging parents or grandparents, while also taking care of your kids? Do you find yourself a part of the "sandwich generation?" In this week's episode of the Crushing Debt Podcast, Shawn & George discuss the hidden costs and other pitfalls of helping the older generation, while still potentially taking care of a younger generation, and all while maintaining your sanity! We discuss topics like: Rising Medical Bills; Preventing Fraud and other Scams; Assisting with Financing and Budgeting; Whether you should be on your parents' bank accounts; Whether you should be on the title to your parents' home; How to responsibly spend savings or retirement; and What to do when siblings are involved. Let us know if you enjoy this episode and, if so, please share it with your friends! Please also visit our sponsor Sam Cohen of Attorneys First Insurance for Attorneys and Title Companies looking to get a quote on Errors & Ommissions (malpractice) Insurance coverage. www.AttorneysFirst.com . Or, you can support the show by visiting our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/crushingDebt To contact George Curbelo, you can email him at GCFinancialCoach21@gmail.com or follow his Tiktok channel - https://www.tiktok.com/@curbelofinancialcoach To contact Shawn Yesner, you can email him at Shawn@Yesnerlaw.com or visit www.YesnerLaw.com . And please consider a donation to Pancreatic Cancer research and education by joining Shawn's team at MY Legacy Striders: http://support.pancan.org/goto/MYLegacy8…

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Uncle Sam Wants You! ... to Pay Up - Episode 456 37:47

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Did you get your 2024 Company Return filed on time in March, or at least get that extension filed? Did you already file your 2024 Personal Return, or are you waiting until the April deadline? What happens when you owe the IRS? This week's guest is Stephen Weisberg, who has over 10 years of experience representing individuals, businesses, and their owners with tax debt issues, audits, and other problems with the IRS and state taxes. Stephen is the lead attorney and founder of The W Tax Group. He works directly with clients and lead a team of attorneys, accountants, and administrative staff to help those with tax debt and other issues with the IRS or the state obtain the best possible outcomes. Shawn & Stephen talk about how tax obligations are created by: Improper Assessments Audits Unpaid taxes at the Federal and State levels Unpaid payroll taxes and the Trust Fund Recovery Penalty Unfiled Returns Plus we talk about some strategies for relieving the taxpayer from some of that debt, including negotiations with the IRS and Bankruptcy! You can reach Stephen through his website, www.Weisberg.Tax . Let us know if you enjoy this episode and, if so, please share it with your friends! Please also visit our sponsor Sam Cohen of Attorneys First Insurance for Attorneys and Title Companies looking to get a quote on Errors & Ommissions (malpractice) Insurance coverage. www.AttorneysFirst.com . Or, you can support the show by visiting our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/crushingDebt To contact George Curbelo, you can email him at GCFinancialCoach21@gmail.com or follow his Tiktok channel - https://www.tiktok.com/@curbelofinancialcoach To contact Shawn Yesner, you can email him at Shawn@Yesnerlaw.com or visit www.YesnerLaw.com . And please consider a donation to Pancreatic Cancer research and education by joining Shawn's team at MY Legacy Striders: http://support.pancan.org/goto/MYLegacy8…

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Swipe Right on Budgeting ... Dating while Ditching Debt - Episode 455 33:05

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Are you single and looking to date? How do you manage your budget and expenses while trying to put yourself out there to find a new friend, a new relationship, a new romance? On this week's epsidoe, Shawn & George talk about your budget and dating (whether single or dates with your spouse). Some do's and dont's: DO budget DON'T fake what you cannot afford DO be upfront about your money, your budget and your money goals DON'T loan someone money (regardless of how much you love them) DO take "budget friendly" dates DON'T ignore their red flags when it comes to money Remember, not only does dating require the cost of the date itself, but there are other expenses - like the cost of the dating apps, if you choose that route. There's also the question of when you bring up money - the first date? second? first month? first year? Let us know if you enjoy this episode and, if so, please share it with your friends! Please also visit our sponsor, Sam Cohen of Attorneys First Insurance for Attorneys and Title Companies looking to get a quote on Errors & Ommissions (malpractice) Insurance coverage. www.AttorneysFirst.com . Or, you can support the show by visiting our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/crushingDebt To contact George Curbelo, you can email him at GCFinancialCoach21@gmail.com or follow his Tiktok channel - https://www.tiktok.com/@curbelofinancialcoach To contact Shawn Yesner, you can email him at Shawn@Yesnerlaw.com or visit www.YesnerLaw.com . And please consider a donation to Pancreatic Cancer research and education by joining Shawn's team at MY Legacy Striders: http://support.pancan.org/goto/MYLegacy8…

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Overcoming Financial Setbacks - Episode 454 41:50

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How does a single mom, with a minor child, recover from overwhelming debt? Does more income, and multiple businesses solve financial problems? On this week's episode of the Crushing Debt Podcast, Shawn & George talk to Shannon Miller-Lutz, the founder of SML Coaching, who empowers individuals to shift their mindset, overcome obstacles, and take bold action toward success. Known for her natural ability to coach, mentor, and be the “big sister” everyone needs, she combines real-world experience with deep personal development insights. Shannon found herself contemplating the legacy she wanted to leave behind. After building a successful, award-winning real estate business, she experienced burnout and felt a deep yearning for something more meaningful. But her journey wasn’t always smooth—Shannon has started multiple businesses, faced deep financial struggles, and even filed for bankruptcy. Listen to her story of struggle, sacrifice, and ultimately redemption, from a financial, emotional, health and spiritual perspective. You can reach Shannon at www.SMLCoaching.com . Let us know if you enjoy this episode and, if so, please share it with your friends! Please also visit our sponsor, Sam Cohen of Attorneys First Insurance for Attorneys and Title Companies looking to get a quote on Errors & Ommissions (malpractice) Insurance coverage. www.AttorneysFirst.com . Or, you can support the show by visiting our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/crushingDebt To contact George Curbelo, you can email him at GCFinancialCoach21@gmail.com or follow his Tiktok channel - https://www.tiktok.com/@curbelofinancialcoach To contact Shawn Yesner, you can email him at Shawn@Yesnerlaw.com or visit www.YesnerLaw.com . And please consider a donation to Pancreatic Cancer research and education by joining Shawn's team at MY Legacy Striders: http://support.pancan.org/goto/MYLegacy8…

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Is Your Credit Card a Toxic Ex? - Episode 453 30:19

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Have you ever had a relationship that started out amazing, made you feel like you had everything you ever wanted, until one day you realized it was ruining your life? No, we're not talking about your ex, we're talking about your credit card! Let's talk about the warning signs of a toxic financial relationship and how to finally break up with debt for good! At first, you go through the honeymoon phase, until the bills start to show up and suddenly the APR is 25%! What red flags do you see with your credit cards? Minimum payments that never make a dent? How do you break up with your credit cards? How do you move on and stay strong? Let us know if you enjoy this episode and, if so, please share it with your friends! Please also visit our sponsor, Sam Cohen of Attorneys First Insurance for Attorneys and Title Companies looking to get a quote on Errors & Ommissions (malpractice) Insurance coverage. www.AttorneysFirst.com . Or, you can support the show by visiting our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/crushingDebt To contact George Curbelo, you can email him at GCFinancialCoach21@gmail.com or follow his Tiktok channel - https://www.tiktok.com/@curbelofinancialcoach To contact Shawn Yesner, you can email him at Shawn@Yesnerlaw.com or visit www.YesnerLaw.com . And please consider a donation to Pancreatic Cancer research and education by joining Shawn's team at MY Legacy Striders: http://support.pancan.org/goto/MYLegacy8…

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To Sell or Not to Sell - Episode 452 38:13

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What happens if you are in a situation where you need to sell your house? You're in foreclosure? Or you've filed a bankruptcy? How can you avoid predators and scams if you're in a situation where you're forced to sell your home, or if you're in financial distress? This week's guest on the Crushing Debt Podcast is Sandra Cantu, who brings over 25 years of real estate expertise and a deeply personal understanding of homeowner challenges. Her journey from facing foreclosure as a single mom to becoming a trusted cash home buyer across New York, Arizona, and Florida has fueled my passion for helping homeowners in distress. You can reach Sandy at info@SandyBuysHouses.com or Info@FloridaProbatecare.com . Please let us know if you enjoy this episode and, if so, please share it with your friends! Please also visit our sponsors: Magic Mind - https://www.magicmind.com/CD20 . Being sick is terrible, but Shawn has been using Magic Mind to focus when the sinus medicine causes some cloudiness! Sam Cohen of Attorneys First Insurance for Attorneys and Title Companies looking to get a quote on Errors & Ommissions (malpractice) Insurance coverage. www.AttorneysFirst.com . Or, you can support the show by visiting our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/crushingDebt To contact George Curbelo, you can email him at GCFinancialCoach21@gmail.com or follow his Tiktok channel - https://www.tiktok.com/@curbelofinancialcoach Also check out George's webinar on Money Mindset, on Tuesday, February 25th at 6 PM EST: From Overdrawn to Abundance: https://www.shawnahuber.com/money-mindset-webinar To contact Shawn Yesner, you can email him at Shawn@Yesnerlaw.com or visit www.YesnerLaw.com . And please consider a donation to Pancreatic Cancer research and education by joining Shawn's team at MY Legacy Striders: http://support.pancan.org/goto/MYLegacy8…

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Money Lies We Tell Ourselves - Episode 451 41:26

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What are some comfort lies you tell yourself about money? What are some future lies you tell yourself about money? What are some identity lies you tell yourself about money? In this week's episode Shawn & George talk about the money lies we tell ourselves. Things like: I deserve it. I'll start saving when I make more money. Everyone has debt, it's normal. I'll work forever, so I don't need to save for retirement. Investing is too risky; I'll just keep cash. I'll make it up later. I'm just not good with money. More money will solve my problems. I have plenty of time to figure it out. What are some money lies that you tell yourself. Let us know if you enjoy this episode and, if so, please share it with your friends! Please also visit our sponsors: Magic Mind - https://www.magicmind.com/CD20 . Being sick is terrible, but Shawn has been using Magic Mind to focus when the sinus medicine causes some cloudiness! Sam Cohen of Attorneys First Insurance for Attorneys and Title Companies looking to get a quote on Errors & Ommissions (malpractice) Insurance coverage. www.AttorneysFirst.com . Or, you can support the show by visiting our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/crushingDebt To contact George Curbelo, you can email him at GCFinancialCoach21@gmail.com or follow his Tiktok channel - https://www.tiktok.com/@curbelofinancialcoach Also check out George's webinar on Money Mindset, on Tuesday, February 25th at 6 PM EST: From Overdrawn to Abundance: https://www.shawnahuber.com/money-mindset-webinar To contact Shawn Yesner, you can email him at Shawn@Yesnerlaw.com or visit www.YesnerLaw.com . And please consider a donation to Pancreatic Cancer research and education by joining Shawn's team at MY Legacy Striders: http://support.pancan.org/goto/MYLegacy8…

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What Is Your Relationship With Money - Episode 450 41:38

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What are the five money personas? What are the four "F's" of money (nots this is not an explicit] episode). How do dopamine, endorphins, oxytocin and seratonin factor in to your attitudes about money? On this week's episode of The Crushing Debt Podcast, Shawn & George talk to Gino Barbaro of the Jake & Gino Show to talk about your attitudes towards and relationship with money. Gino is a published author, Wheelbarrow Profits, The Honey Bee, Family Food and the Friars, and his latest book Happy Money, Happy Family, Happy Legacy. Gino is also a real estate investor, having grown his real estate portfolio to over 2,000 multifamily units and $250 million in Assets under management. When dealing with money, are you Amy the Avoider, Steve the Saver, Gary the Gambler, Ivan the Investor, or Sara the Spender. Once you identify your attitutde towards money, you can then better take control of your money. You can find more information about Gino and his books at his website, www.Barbaro360.com . Let us know if you enjoy this episode and, if so, please share it with your friends! Please also visit our sponsors: Magic Mind - https://www.magicmind.com/CD20 . Recently, Shawn battled a sinus bug. Magic Mind helped him focus on those days when the bug wanted to keep him in bed! No sugar rush, no sugar crash, all natural ingredients to help you focus. And Magic Mind now has a sleep formula too! Sam Cohen of Attorneys First Insurance for Attorneys and Title Companies looking to get a quote on Errors & Ommissions (malpractice) Insurance coverage. www.AttorneysFirst.com . Or, you can support the show by visiting our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/crushingDebt To contact George Curbelo, you can email him at GCFinancialCoach21@gmail.com or follow his Tiktok channel - https://www.tiktok.com/@curbelofinancialcoach To contact Shawn Yesner, you can email him at Shawn@Yesnerlaw.com or visit www.YesnerLaw.com . And please consider a donation to Pancreatic Cancer research and education by joining Shawn's team at MY Legacy Striders: http://support.pancan.org/goto/MYLegacy8…

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Use Your Tax Refund to File Bankruptcy - Episode 449 40:59

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Do you get a tax refund every year? Is that a good thing? If you're in financial distress, what can you do with your tax refund? On this week's episode of the Crushing Debt podcast, Shawn & George talk about tax refunds, how tax refunds are treated in Chapter 7 or 13 bankruptcy, what to do so that your refund is less but your take-home pay is more, and other topics related to bankruptcy. For example, did you know that Child Support and Alimony are not dischargeable in a bankruptcy? What about Homeowner Association and Condo Association liens? What happens to a debt in bankruptcy when one co-signor files for bankruptcy but the other does not? Let us know if you enjoy this episode and, if so, please share it with your friends! Please also visit our sponsors: Magic Mind - https://www.magicmind.com/CDJAN. Magic Mind wants you to build your mental wealth in 2025, and that starts with getting the right amount of sleep, and focus. Magic Mind now has a sleep formula to help you when you can't fall asleep. Use the code above for 45% (!!) off a combo sleep and focus formula. Sam Cohen of Attorneys First Insurance for Attorneys and Title Companies looking to get a quote on Errors & Ommissions (malpractice) Insurance coverage. www.AttorneysFirst.com . Or, you can support the show by visiting our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/crushingDebt To contact George Curbelo, you can email him at GCFinancialCoach21@gmail.com or follow his Tiktok channel - https://www.tiktok.com/@curbelofinancialcoach To contact Shawn Yesner, you can email him at Shawn@Yesnerlaw.com or visit www.YesnerLaw.com . And please consider a donation to Pancreatic Cancer research and education by joining Shawn's team at MY Legacy Striders: http://support.pancan.org/goto/MYLegacy8…

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Unveiling Time Management - Episode 448 35:33

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Do you want an extra hour each day for yourself? For your employees? Do you know the purpose of work meetings? Who spends more time working on priority activities? How is AI changing productivity? The three areas of life that people tend to focus on the most: (1) body image, (2) time management and (3) financial management. On this week's episode of the Crushing Debt Podcast, Shawn & George spend a very efficient amount of time talking to productivity expert Mark Ellwood. Mark is the president of Pace Productivity Inc., and the author of A Complete Waste of Time, Cut the Glut of Email, and The Poetic Path to Getting More Done , which can all be found on his website, www.GetMoreDone.com . We talk about measuring productivity, how emails are an unnecessary waste of time (unless you're reading the email about this episode), and how everyone at the meeting has the right & responsibility to improve the dynamics of the meeting. We talk about how time management and financial management relate, and how improving your time management can help improve your financial management. You can also reach Mark via email at Mark@GetMoreDone.com Let us know if you enjoy this episode and, if so, please share it with your friends! Please also visit our sponsor, Sam Cohen of Attorneys First Insurance for Attorneys and Title Companies looking to get a quote on Errors & Ommissions (malpractice) Insurance coverage. www.AttorneysFirst.com . Or, you can support the show by visiting our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/crushingDebt To contact George Curbelo, you can email him at GCFinancialCoach21@gmail.com or follow his Tiktok channel - https://www.tiktok.com/@curbelofinancialcoach To contact Shawn Yesner, you can email him at Shawn@Yesnerlaw.com or visit www.YesnerLaw.com . And please consider a donation to Pancreatic Cancer research and education by joining Shawn's team at MY Legacy Striders: http://support.pancan.org/goto/MYLegacy8…

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Economic Policy and Personal Finance - Episode 447 35:25

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What will Monday, January 20, mean for you? What political party has a majority in the Federal House of Representatives and Senate? What political party has a majority in the Florida House of Representatives and Senate? In your home state? And what will that all mean for you, your family, your wallet? Back in Episode 440, Financial Literacy and Politics, Shawn and George discussed similar issues following the results of the 2024 Presidential Elections. As a result of that show, we met Jamie Miller, this week's guest. Jamie is the former Executive Director of the Republican Party of Florida, a US Senate Campaign Manager, Director of Field Operations for the FL 2000 Elecection & Recount, Lead Consultant for the North Carolina House Caucus 2010, a podcaster, blogger and published author (PR Handbook, Crisis Communications). Not just a Hemmingway look-alike, Jamie talks about the Election Results, and how a majority for one political party impacts the fiscal policies of both the Country and local municipalities. We also discuss inflation, the FL insurance market, and how President Trump's policies may impact the Country over the next four years and beyond. To be fair, we would be open to interviewing any Democrat-party leadership on the same topics. If you have an interest in being on the show please reach out! You can contact Jamie at MillerStrategiesLLC@gmail.com , or listen to his podcast at www.ReasonableArguments.com , also his blog at www.ReasonableArguments.blog . Let us know if you enjoy this episode and, if so, please share it with your friends! Please also visit our sponsor, Sam Cohen of Attorneys First Insurance for Attorneys and Title Companies looking to get a quote on Errors & Ommissions (malpractice) Insurance coverage. www.AttorneysFirst.com . Or, you can support the show by visiting our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/crushingDebt To contact George Curbelo, you can email him at GCFinancialCoach21@gmail.com or follow his Tiktok channel - https://www.tiktok.com/@curbelofinancialcoach To contact Shawn Yesner, you can email him at Shawn@Yesnerlaw.com or visit www.YesnerLaw.com . And please consider a donation to Pancreatic Cancer research and education by joining Shawn's team at MY Legacy Striders: http://support.pancan.org/goto/MYLegacy8…

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Crushing Debt Resolutions - Episode 446 34:05

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Happy New Year! What Resolutions did you set for yourself this year? What is it about the New Year that makes us want to set Resolutions? How can you ensure that your resolutions don't drift away after a few weeks or months? On this week's episode of the Crushing Debt Podcast, the first of 2025, George and Shawn talk about mindset, momentum and motivation, celebrating small victories, learning from setbacks and measuring yourself after where you started rather than your goal. How much do you need in emergency funds? Check out this site: https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/banking/emergency-fund-calculator?msockid=2dc6f4b8f8c961fc04a4e6cdf959609d What are some of your New Year's Resolutions? Let us know and we can hold each other accountable together! Let us know if you enjoy this episode and, if so, please share it with your friends! Please also visit our sponsors: Magic Mind - https://www.magicmind.com/CD20 . Look for a new promotion from Magic Mind, coming soon! Sam Cohen of Attorneys First Insurance for Attorneys and Title Companies looking to get a quote on Errors & Ommissions (malpractice) Insurance coverage. www.AttorneysFirst.com . Or, you can support the show by visiting our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/crushingDebt To contact George Curbelo, you can email him at GCFinancialCoach21@gmail.com or follow his Tiktok channel - https://www.tiktok.com/@curbelofinancialcoach To contact Shawn Yesner, you can email him at Shawn@Yesnerlaw.com or visit www.YesnerLaw.com . And please consider a donation to Pancreatic Cancer research and education by joining Shawn's team at MY Legacy Striders: http://support.pancan.org/goto/MYLegacy8…

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Money Lessons from Holiday Movies - Episode 445 42:42

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Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy Holidays from all of us at The Crushing Debt Podcast. We hope you had a great holiday season. This is our last episode of 2024, but we'll be back next week with all new episodes and some great content for 2025. The holiday season brings a lot of things - family, presents, food, songs, and especially movies! There are some great holiday movies - Home Alone, Christmas Vacation, Elf, Scrooged, The Grinch, It's a Wonderful Life, A Christmas Story, Jingle All the Way, Polar Express, The Santa Clause, and others. What money lessons do we get from these movies? That is the topic of today's episode. Plus, we answer the age-old question, is Die Hard a Christmas Movie (and what money lesson does it teach us)? Let us know some of your favorite movies and the money lessons learned from those movies. If you enjoy this episode and, if so, please share it with your friends! Please also visit our sponsors: Magic Mind - https://www.magicmind.com/CD20 . It's still not too late to get someone a late present - the present of focus, without the sugar high or the sugar crash, with all natural and great-tasting ingredients! Sam Cohen of Attorneys First Insurance for Attorneys and Title Companies looking to get a quote on Errors & Ommissions (malpractice) Insurance coverage. www.AttorneysFirst.com . Or, you can support the show by visiting our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/crushingDebt To contact George Curbelo, you can email him at GCFinancialCoach21@gmail.com or follow his Tiktok channel - https://www.tiktok.com/@curbelofinancialcoach To contact Shawn Yesner, you can email him at Shawn@Yesnerlaw.com or visit www.YesnerLaw.com . And please consider a donation to Pancreatic Cancer research and education by joining Shawn's 2025 PanCAN team, Legacy Striders: http://support.pancan.org/goto/MYLegacy8…

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Financial Goals - Episode 444 36:44

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