In this special bonus episode of Top of Mind, Julie Rose revisits the challenge of credit card debt – a topic that hits home for many of us – by sitting down with Thomas Nitzsche, a financial educator at Money Management International (MMI) and Susan, who shares her personal journey of paying off $80,000 in debt over four and a half years with help from MMI.
While some feel skeptical of credit counseling agencies, this conversation digs into how these credit counseling agencies work, how to find a reputable one, and the real benefits they offer.
If you’re looking for practical insights on how structured debt management can offer both financial relief and peace of mind, this conversation is for you.
Original episode on credit card debt – https://www.byuradio.org/making-sense-of-americas-credit-card-debt
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
00:43 Interview with Thomas Nichi from MMI
01:14 Susan’s Debt Story
04:19 How Credit Counseling Agencies Work
11:46 Debt Management vs. Debt Settlement
18:19 Finding Reputable Credit Counseling Agencies
19:42 Final Thoughts and Advice
20:58 Conclusion and Outro
