EPISODE · Feb 3, 2025 · 29 MIN
4. Financial Realities of Social Work with Sam B. Part 2
from Social Work to Wealth Podcast
We are back again finishing our conversation with Sam where she shares her journey of taking control of her finances while navigating the challenges of student loans, credit card debt, and building savings. Sam gets real about the highs and lows of her financial journey- from her struggles with shame and overspending to her incredible progress paying off debt and boosting her savings.In this episode, you'll learn:How Sam tackled $10,000 in credit card debt and started building savingsThe power of printing and categorizing your bank statements to identify spending habitsStrategies for negotiating salary increases and reallocating income to pay off debtHow balance transfer cards can help you manage high-interest credit card debtWhy vulnerability and honesty about money are key to creating a financial plan that worksMentioned resources:Check out the affiliated blog post for the full list of resources mentioned in this episode and the unedited transcript.Social Work to Wealth Newsletter — a newsletter for the social worker wanting to level up their career and money. Find Social Work to Wealth on: Instagram, Youtube, Facebook, and Pinterest. Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast & on any affiliated platforms are for educational, informational, & entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as legal, financial, or professional advice. Consuming this content does not create an attorney-client relationship. If you need legal advice pertaining to your particular situation, consult one-on-one with an attorney.
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We are back again finishing our conversation with Sam where she shares her journey of taking control of her finances while navigating the challenges of student loans, credit card debt, and building savings. Sam gets real about the highs and lows of her financial journey- from her struggles with shame and overspending to her incredible progress paying off debt and boosting her savings. In this episode, you'll learn: How Sam tackled $10,000 in credit card debt and started building savings The power of printing and categorizing your bank statements to identify spending habits Strategies for negotiating salary increases and reallocating income to pay off debt How balance transfer cards can help you manage high-interest credit card debt Why vulnerability and honesty about money are key to creating a financial plan that works Mentioned resources: Check out https://socialworktowealth.com/4-financial-realities-of-social-work-w-sam-b-part-2 (the affiliated blog post) for the full list of resources mentioned in this episode and the unedited transcript. https://socialworktowealth.myflodesk.com/podcast (Social Work to Wealth Newsletter) — a newsletter for the social worker wanting to level up their career and money. Find Social Work to Wealth on: https://instagram.com/socialworktowealth (Instagram), https://www.youtube.com/@socialworktowealth (Youtube), https://www.facebook.com/socialworktowealth (Facebook), and https://pinterest.com/socialworktowealth (Pinterest). Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast and on any affiliated platforms are for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as legal, financial, or professional advice. Consuming this content does not create an attorney-client relationship. If you need legal advice pertaining to your particular situation, consult one-on-one with an attorney.
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