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Money and personal finance are one of the leading causes of stress among adults, but it doesn't have to be that way. By mastering the basics, you can completely change your entire life. On the show, Brad shares tips, tricks, and life lessons that have helped him, and thousands of others save and pay off millions of dollars. If you're looking for financial freedom, you've come to the right place.The show will also cover topics like singles and money, marriage and money, kids and money, small business, entrepreneurship, self-development, online business, side hustles, and guest interviews. By listening, you'll gain the confidence and motivation you need to kick debt and financial stress for good! You're not going to want to miss any of it. So hit subscribe, and get ready to change your life! Welcome to the Debt Free Dad Podcast!
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Subscribe to Simplify My Money Join the Waitlist In this episode, Brad Nelson, founder of Debt Free Dad, flips the script on financial advice for the new year by focusing on what to stop doing in 2026. Highlighting key points such as avoiding the perfect start, not treating January as a reset button, and ceasing financial comparisons, Brad emphasizes how reducing certain behaviors can lead to more financial clarity and less stress. He also discusses the importance of acknowledging small wins ...
Subscribe to Simplify My Money As we wrap up 2025, Brad Nelson, founder of Debt Free Dad, introduces a transformative idea to revolutionize your financial life in 2026. Learn why traditional methods like budgeting harder aren't the solution and discover the power of shifting your focus. Brad shares his expert tips on creating a clear, meaningful vision that pulls you forward, rather than relying on willpower. Find out why clarity, emotion, and identity are key to lasting financial change and ...
Subscribe to Simplify My Money In this episode of the Debt Free Dad Podcast, host Amber explores the psychology behind emotional spending and how financial stress leads to impulsive buying habits. Drawing from real studies and personal experiences, she explains why people turn to shopping for temporary relief and offers actionable tips to break the cycle. Discover how understanding emotional triggers, delaying purchases, finding alternative feel-good activities, and implementing a simple mone...
Subscribe to Simplify My Money: https://www.debtfreedad.com/newsletters/simplify-my-money Feeling burned out from budgeting or paying off debt? You’re not alone — especially during the holidays. In this episode, we break down how to rest, reset, and stay on track without losing momentum. Support the show The Totally Awesome Debt Freedom Planner https://www.debtfreedad.com/planner Connect With Brad Website- https://www.debtfreedad.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thedebtfreed...
Subscribe to Simplify My Money: https://www.debtfreedad.com/newsletters/simplify-my-money Saving money is one of the hardest financial habits to build, especially when you’re living paycheck to paycheck. In this episode, we break down why saving feels impossible, how to finally build a system that sticks, and the simple steps that can help you build real financial momentum. If you want less stress and more breathing room, this episode is a game-changer. Support the show The Totally Awesome De...
Subscribe to Simplify My Money: https://www.debtfreedad.com/newsletters/simplify-my-money The holidays are supposed to be joyful, but for many families, they bring stress, guilt, and a pile of credit card bills come January. In this episode, Brad breaks down the four biggest traps that lead to overspending and stress during the holidays… and how to avoid them without feeling like a Grinch. Learn how to set boundaries, cut the pressure, and keep your peace (and your wallet) intact this season...
Subscribe to Simplify My Money: https://www.debtfreedad.com/newsletters/simplify-my-money In this episode, Brad Nelson, introduces a powerful mindset shift that can help you improve your spending habits and reduce financial stress. Unlike traditional budgeting tricks, this approach focuses on practicing gratitude to change your financial mindset. Brad shares practical tips on how to incorporate gratitude into your daily life to curb overspending and build financial confidence. Tune in to lear...
🎯 Free Workshop: Find Your First $100 (or more) FAST! Subscribe to Simplify My Money: https://www.debtfreedad.com/newsletters/simplify-my-money You still have time to make real progress with your money before the year ends. In this episode Amber shares six simple steps to help you finish the year strong even if you’ve fallen off track, overspent, or haven’t looked at your budget in months. No guilt. No perfection. Just a real plan that works. Support the show The ...
Subscribe to Simplify My Money: https://www.debtfreedad.com/newsletters/simplify-my-money In this episode of the Debt-Free Dad Podcast, host Kati shares her personal journey of balancing debt payoff and savings. With over $236,446 in debts paid off, Kati discusses the challenges and strategies she used to also save and invest $89,500 into her emergency funds, retirement plans, and health savings account. She highlights the importance of an emergency fund, prioritizing debt repayment, automati...
Free Budgeting Workshop: https://www.debtfreedad.com/budgeting-workshop-evergreen-optin Subscribe to Simplify My Money: https://www.debtfreedad.com/newsletters/simplify-my-money In this episode of the Debt-Free Dad podcast, hosts Brad Nelson, Amber Taylor, Chris Hawkins, and Katie Hatfield discuss the common reasons why most budgets fail. They emphasize the simplicity needed to create a sustainable budget and share personal stories of overcoming financial challenges and achieving debt freedo...
Subscribe to Simplify My Money: https://www.debtfreedad.com/newsletters/simplify-my-money In this episode of the Debt Free Dad podcast, Brad Nelson, the founder of Debt Free Dad, talks about the importance of taking a break to recharge without losing financial progress. He shares his personal experience of taking a break after nearly five years of continuous podcasting and content creation. Brad emphasizes the significance of rest in avoiding burnout and provides actionable tips ...
Subscribe to Simplify My Money: https://www.debtfreedad.com/newsletters/simplify-my-money In this episode of the Debt-Free Dad Podcast, host Chris Hawkins discusses how the game of Monopoly can teach valuable financial lessons. Using Robert Kiyosaki's concept of reframing assets, Chris highlights the importance of accumulating income-generating assets and managing finances effectively. By following the original rules of Monopoly, players can learn essentials of saving, investing,...
Find Hidden Money https://www.debtfreedad.com/find-your-first-$100-workshop In this episode, we explore 10 easy and actionable tips to save money without drastically altering your life. Brad Nelson and co-hosts Amber Taylor, Katie Hatfield, and Ryan Nelson share their personal success stories of becoming debt-free, including paying off substantial amounts of debt while living on planned budgets. The discussion includes practical advice such as using cash for purchases, auditing subscrip...
Find Hidden Money https://www.debtfreedad.com/find-your-first-$100-workshop In this episode, Brad Nelson, founder of Debt Free Dad, shares alarming statistics from the 2024 holiday shopping season, revealing the debt crisis many Americans face each year. He offers five actionable steps to prevent holiday debt: setting a holiday budget, starting a holiday sinking fund, reviewing your gift list, tracking every dollar spent, and avoiding last-minute panic buys. Brad emphasizes planning now...
Subscribe to Simplify My Money: https://www.debtfreedad.com/newsletters/simplify-my-money In this fun and thought-provoking episode of the Debt Free Dad Podcast, Brad Nelson and his team engage in a series of money-themed 'Would You Rather' questions. The hosts, who have significant personal experience with debt repayment and savings, share their insights on various financial dilemmas. Topics include whether they'd prefer a free vacation or $5,000 in savings, never eating out again vs. never ...
Subscribe to Simplify My Money: https://www.debtfreedad.com/newsletters/simplify-my-money Join Katie, your host for the Debt-Free Dad podcast, as she shares her expertise and personal journey to debt freedom. Learn how she managed to pay off over $226,725 in debt while still enjoying memorable vacations. In this episode, Katie reveals creative tips to travel on a budget, including setting up a travel fund, leveraging brand loyalty rewards, creating daily spending caps, pre-booking deals, and ...
Our Free Life Without Payments Workshop is on July 15th. You can sign up here: https://www.debtfreedad.com/pl/2148605132 Subscribe to Simplify My Money: https://www.debtfreedad.com/newsletters/simplify-my-money In this episode of the Debt-Free Dad podcast, host Brad Nelson discusses the power of gamifying your financial journey. Joined by co-hosts Amber Taylor, Katie Hatfield, and Chris Hawkins, they share their personal financial success stories and dive into tactics to make saving money, pa...
Our Free Life Without Payments Workshop is on July 15th. You can sign up here: https://www.debtfreedad.com/pl/2148605132 Subscribe to Simplify My Money: https://www.debtfreedad.com/newsletters/simplify-my-money In this episode of the Debt-Free Dad podcast, host Amber discusses the importance of aligning your spending with your values. Amber shares a simple reflection exercise to help you analyze your bank statements, categorize your spending, and identify discrepancies between your financial ...
Our Free Life Without Payments Workshop is on July 15th. You can sign up here: https://www.debtfreedad.com/pl/2148605132 Subscribe to Simplify My Money: https://www.debtfreedad.com/newsletters/simplify-my-money In this episode of the Debt-Free Dad podcast, join Brad Nelson and co-hosts Chris Hawkins, Amber Taylor, and Kati Hatfield as they delve into the emotional toll of financial anxiety and how it affects various aspects of life. The hosts share their personal journeys of overcoming debt, ...
Worrying About Paying for College? Free Webinar! Our Free Life Without Payments Workshop is on July 15th. You can sign up here: https://www.debtfreedad.com/pl/2148605132 Subscribe to Simplify My Money: https://www.debtfreedad.com/newsletters/simplify-my-money Discover how to help your kids graduate college without the burden of student loans. In this episode, Ryan Nelson shares practical tips including early planning, comparing degree value vs. cost, working while attending college, avoiding...
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Hey Brad - that’s amazing - just heard this - I’m Devon - appreciate that so much ☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️ You are a big deal my friend - changing a lot of life’s
Highly recommend. Life without debt is possible and this is the way to achieve that life.