How to Get Out of Debt

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ReliaQuest Advertiser 0:00
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J.R. Whalen 0:30
Hey, your money briefing listeners. This is JR Whelan. We're off today, but I want to let you know about something special we've got planned for this week, starting tomorrow. A new year is almost here. And for a lot of us, that includes resolving to finally get our personal finances in order. A big part of that might involve paying down debt. Those interest payments can be a real budget killer. But getting yourself out of debt is no easy task. So all this week, we're running a special series on just how to do it. From basic steps you can take yourself...
Stephanie Genkin 0:59
You really have to know your numbers. Once you have it all on one page, then you can start coming up with a plan.
J.R. Whalen 1:07
Defining outside help.
Jim Triggs 1:08
A lot of folks feel guilty or feel embarrassed about having to reach out for help. And we know that things happen, especially in this economy.
J.R. Whalen 1:17
How debt consolidation works. So you're making one single payment to one lender, ideally at better terms. And when to turn to the last resort, personal bankruptcy.
Natalia Brown 1:27
They've tried to budget.

How does the host introduce the weeklong series on getting out of debt?

Natalia Brown 1:28
They've tried debt resolution. And they're still in a position where they cannot keep their heads above water.
J.R. Whalen 1:34
If you want 2023 to set you on a path to being debt-free, get started this week with your money briefing.
ReliaQuest Advertiser 1:42
This podcast is brought to you by ReliaQuest. Cyber criminals are constantly attacking. They want your data. They want your identity. They want your innovation. ReliaQuest fortifies your business with agentic defense, AI that detects, contains, and eliminates cyber threats in minutes. It helps your security team move faster at the work that matters most to protect the business now and delivers insights to help them predict what's next. ReliaQuest, agentic defense for the enterprise. Learn more at ReliaQuest.com. That's R-E-L-I-A-Q-U-E-S-T.com. Thank you.

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