Ep 488: 18k In Credit Card Debt: Why I Was Finally Honest

HerMoney with Jean Chatzky

Jean Chatzky Her Money

Investing, Business

4.8 • 1.3K Ratings

🗓️ 13 August 2025

⏱️ 42 minutes

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Summary

Debt isn’t just a number on a statement — for so many of us, it’s tied to shame, secrecy, and the pressure to keep up. This week, Jean sits down with Jamie Feldman, writer, producer, and co-host of the Debt Heads podcast, who went from ignoring her $18,000 in consumer debt to tackling it head-on… and talking about it openly with the world. If you’ve ever felt alone in your money struggles, this conversation will remind you: you’re not. And the first step toward a different future might be as simple as talking about it. If more financial confidence sounds good to you, then you might want to try… 4-Week Coaching Program⁠: Identify and understand your spending, build a strategic plan, and take control of your money. 6-Week Pre-Retirement Program⁠: We’ll help you prepare financially and emotionally for this exciting milestone. 📈⁠InvestingFixx⁠: Learn, connect, and start investing—your first month is completely free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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