Financial Feast Pod
Episode 58 - Stressed about money? Listen to this.
Jun 24, 202510 minS0
<p>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.</p><p>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 sta...
