Do you feel frustrated with how slow things are going with your debt free plan?  Maybe you have credit cards, it seems like you’re barely making a dent on them.  Today we’ll go over ways the two of you can have more wins with your money and knock out your debts!  Dumping Debt with Popcorn Finance Nothing is more demotivating than putting a lot of effort into something and not seeing any real results.  For many families, debt – especially credit cards – can be especially stressful. Judging by some reports, it’s a big financial issue. Bankrate recently surveyed thousands of Americans and they found that the balance of 42% of U.S. adults with credit card debt have increased since the pandemic started.  One huge hurdle is how high the interest rates tend to be with credit cards. Now if you have an excellent credit score 13% while those who have fair credit care looking at an average just under 23%. It’s almost like being in quicksand unless you're making some significant payments. This is why I’m happy to share from the archive, my chat with Chris Browning. He’s the creator and host of Popcorn Finance is on the show to share how he and his wife “K’” had to work together to pay off their debts.  We get into: how they got into $14k of credit card debt the system they use to budget and knock out their debts Handy books to motivate you to become debt free faster Hope you enjoy!   Elle Martinez          Working Together to Dump Debt and Save with Popcorn Finance           Working Together to Dump Debt and Save with Popcorn Finance                             Resources to Dump Debt and Save Together Want to make talking about money less stressful? Here are some fantastic resources to motivate and nudge you to debt freedom faster! Best Budget and Money Apps: Personal Capital, Tiller, Mint, Zeta Jumpstart Your Marriage and Your Money Total Money Makeover Free Debt Snowball Template Trim: With Trim, you can cancel subscriptions and negotiate your bills. Billshark: They contact your service providers and negotiate the best price on your behalf. 5 Books to Motivate and Guide You to Become Debt Free Faster What’s Your One Page Financial Plan? Our $27,000 Debt Story How to Successfully Budget as a Couple Listener Goals on Popcorn Finance If you want to chat some more about creating better money habits, questions, or share your own tips please join us over at Thriving Families on Facebook. Thank You to Our Sponsor Coastal! Support for this podcast comes from Coastal Credit Union. If you’re living in the Raleigh Durham area and looking to bank better, come check out Coastal today! We've been members for years and love their service and competitive rates on checking and savings accounts! Rollover Your 401(k) Easily with Capitalize We’re grateful for wonderful partners like Capitalize. Not only do they support the podcast, but they help make managing your money so much easier.  Did you know that it’s estimated that there are currently over 24 million “forgotten” 401(k) accounts? In fact, the average American changes jobs every 4 years.  And because of the Great Resignation, you or someone you know might be changing jobs even more  It’s an extreme case of out of sight and out of mind. Is your old 401(k) in there somewhere, left behind at a job you're no longer with? One huge benefit with an IRA is you get to choose how your money is invested, not your old employer.  If you want to consolidate your old 401(k) and have more options with how you invest, it may be time to roll them over into an IRA.   With Capitalize, they handle the process from start-to-finish – for FREE. They handle the process from start-to-finish, and yes that includes calling the 401(k) provider on your behalf.  Find out how and get started today! Connect with Chris and Popcorn Finances Chris Browning is the creator and host of the award-winning Popcorn Finance Podcast. His goal is to break down and discuss finances in the time it