Getting financial help isn't easy, but avoiding it can have a ripple effect on your life. Lauryn Williams, CFP®, CSLP®, and Rob Bertman, CFA, CFP®, are diving deep into the long-term consequences of not getting the support you need. They explore the barriers to seeking financial help, emphasizing the stigma, shame, fear, and hopelessness that often surround financial issues. Discover how to reframe the narrative to focus on the positive aspects of student loan debt in particular, such as education and career opportunities. Rob and Lauryn also tackle the cultural taboo surrounding discussions about finances and seeking the necessary help to truly revolutionize your financial life and live your best life ever. In today’s episode, you'll find out: The full scope of the impact of everyday financial decisions How location, time constraints and lack of funds make financial advice hard to get How to reframe your shame and guilt of debt to focus on the positive aspects Advice on prioritizing tasks and picking something to move forward with Why people wait to reach out for help after a personal event or someone else’s financial hardship The importance of a spouse’s information when getting financial advice The best ways to balance personal and financial goals Why taking an inventory of cash flow, debt, taxes, investments, and other factors is crucial to financial health Like the show? There are several ways you can help! Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts  Follow on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn Feeling helpless when it comes to your student loans? Try our free student loan calculator Check out our refinancing bonuses we negotiated Book your custom student loan plan Do you have a question about student loans? Leave us a voicemail here or email us at help@studentloanplanner.com and we might feature it in an upcoming show!