EP. 160 Why We Need To Stop Demonizing Credit Card Debt + How To Pay Credit Cards Off Or Use Them Strategically

If you’re reading this, you likely currently have or have had credit card debt. So how do we take action to mitigate risk and stop giving huge amounts of money to greedy credit card corporations? Sami gets candid about her own experiences with credit card debt, why people find themselves drowning in it, and ways you can pay down that debt. She also explains the importance of credit scores, emergency funds, and getting your money mindset right before diving into using them strategically. If you’re struggling with credit cards in any capacity, this episode is for you. In this episode, Sami chats about: Why people find themselves in credit card debt + why that debt has spiked in the last 3 years  How Sami’s family is jumping back into using credit cards strategically + healing financial trauma  The importance of credit scores and why they actually matter  How to pay off credit card debt and 3 proven strategies to mitigate credit card debt risk  Credit card balance transfers, travel hacking, points and rewards + more SPONSOR(S): Not Another Personal Finance Podcast: Listen and subscribe to their podcast TODAY! MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: Easy Budget’s Debt Snowball Calculator Aunt Kara’s IG Capital One Venture X  PAST EPISODES YOU’LL ENJOY: EP. 109 TRAVEL HACKING + LIVING BY YOUR OWN RULES EP. 115 PAYING OFF DEBT: SNOWBALL VS. AVALANCHE EP. 134 DON'T F WITH THE IRS ASSUL RESOURCES: 1:1 Coaching With Sami: Apply today YouTube: Subscribe for free  Instagram: Follow me on the ‘gram  Facebook: Follow me on Facebook The Sunny Sqad: Join the VIP Facebook Group SHOW INFORMATION: A Sunny Side Up Life A Sunny Side Up Life Podcast is a show for women who are ready to live an abundant life full of freedom + positivity. Sami Womack, nationally recognized money expert and finance coach guides listeners toward breaking free from survival mode, gaining financial freedom, staying motivated, and focusing on what matters most. Learn more at: https://www.asunnysideuplife.com    HOST BIO: Sami Womack Sami Womack is the brains behind A Sunny Side Up Life. Her weekly podcast has been downloaded over 250,000 times, and her story has been featured on YNAB, Debt.com, The Purpose Show with Allie Casazza, and The His & Her Money Show. When she’s not downing caramel coffee or homeschooling her daughters, she’s creating content, collaborating with finance/minimalist organizations, and inspiring women all over the world to live an intentional life. She began this journey with her high school sweetheart, Daniel, and a debt price tag of $490,000. They both took control of their family’s finances by downsizing, budgeting, and changing habits. From this experience, A Sunny Side Up Life was born. DISCLAIMER(S): This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where I earn a commission or direct payment. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. CREDITS: Audio Engineer + Editor: Garrett Davis Podcast Support + Artwork: Weir Digital Marketing Research: Vee Weir