3076: Would You Go This Far To Pay Off Your Debt by Cynthia Meyer with Financial Finesse on Frugal Living

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🗓️ 17 March 2025

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3076: Cutting back on small luxuries can help, but real financial freedom often requires big, bold changes. Cynthia Meyer shares how she tackled overwhelming debt by downsizing her living space, rethinking entertainment expenses, and even giving up her car, saving over $1,200 per month in the process. Her story proves that by making intentional sacrifices, you can accelerate debt repayment and reclaim your financial future. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.financialfinesse.com/2017/07/03/would-you-go-this-far-to-pay-off-your-debt/ Quotes to ponder: "That’s when I decided that only making drastic changes would get the outsized results I was seeking." "Consider making some big changes to climb that debt mountain faster. Trust me, you’ll feel great when you get to the top and look around at how far you’ve come." "There is a secret financial power in home cooking!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:04.6	Would you go this far to pay off your debt?
1:07.1	By Cynthia Meyer with FinancialFenest.com.
1:10.9	Do you feel like the stress from your credit card debt and student loans is out of control?
1:16.3	Perhaps you're wishing on stars for a lottery win or an unexpected inheritance which will
1:21.4	wipe your financial slate clean. Maybe you're putting off going to the dentist or taking a vacation
1:26.7	so you can pay your credit card minimums.
1:29.3	If you're sick and tired of living this way, ask yourself this question.
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