Episode 193: This Is Why You Can’t Get out of Debt

Today is episode 200 of Price of Avocado Toast! What a wild journey! Thank you everyone for all of your support the last five seasons. Today we’re debunking 6 common misconceptions about debt. We take on some of the big phrases you’ve heard and share why we don’t agree with some of these stances. We want you to know you have value and worth to this world outside of your debt, so fighting these misconceptions is priority number one as we heal our mindset around debt. Enjoy!   In this episode, we chat about: Debt vs. Leverage Good Debt? Bad Debt? Do I have to do this alone?   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Empowered Money Academy ABOUT PRICE OF AVOCADO TOAST: Listen in with Haley and Justin Brown-Woods, married millennials picking up the pieces from the financial fiasco they created as a young couple.  They want to normalize conversations about money and learn from others on the path towards financial empowerment. Whether you are just getting started on your debt-free journey, or if you are really starting to hit your stride, this podcast is for YOU!  Join weekly as they interview some others who have done it the right way, the wrong way, and every way in between. Avocado toast may cost a pretty penny, but that doesn't mean it can't be in your budget! FIND HALEY AND JUSTIN ONLINE + SOCIAL MEDIA HERE: Join Empowered Money Academy priceofavocadotoast.com Price of Avocado Toast Instagram Price of Avocado Toast Twitter Price of Avocado Toast Threads Price of Avocado Toast on TikTok Price of Avocado Toast Facebook Join the Price of Avocado Toast Newsletter OTHER LINKS: Apply for 1:1 Coaching With Haley & Justin Schedule a Budget Builder call with Haley & Justin Price of Avocado Toast customizable 12 month budgeting template   RECOGNITION: Audio engineer: Garrett Davis  

In today's episode, we discuss and debate some common trends in personal finance. From buy now pay later to stocks for gifts we share whether we are yay or nay with the times. Listen along and let us know which ones we got right and which ones we got way wrong! Enjoy!   In this episode, we chat about: Buy Now Pay Later Meal Kit Services Cash as a gift for Wedding   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Honey price checker Acorns Rakuten Empowered Money Academy ABOUT PRICE OF AVOCADO TOAST: Listen in with Haley and Justin Brown-Woods, married millennials picking up the pieces from the financial fiasco they created as a young couple.  They want to normalize conversations about money and learn from others on the path towards financial empowerment. Whether you are just getting started on your debt-free journey, or if you are really starting to hit your stride, this podcast is for YOU!  Join weekly as they interview some others who have done it the right way, the wrong way, and every way in between. Avocado toast may cost a pretty penny, but that doesn't mean it can't be in your budget! FIND HALEY AND JUSTIN ONLINE + SOCIAL MEDIA HERE: Join Empowered Money Academy priceofavocadotoast.com Price of Avocado Toast Instagram Price of Avocado Toast Twitter Price of Avocado Toast Threads Price of Avocado Toast on TikTok Price of Avocado Toast Facebook Join the Price of Avocado Toast Newsletter OTHER LINKS: Apply for 1:1 Coaching With Haley & Justin Schedule a Budget Builder call with Haley & Justin Price of Avocado Toast customizable 12 month budgeting template   RECOGNITION: Audio engineer: Garrett Davis

Today’s guests are siblings Israel and Sunem Tovar from the Money Noticias podcast. Their story of first-generation living brings a unique voice to the personal finance space. They share the money narrative prevalent in their community and the ways they are helping to break down systemic barriers to equal access to financial education. You’ll feel empowered to uplift and honor all voices in the personal finance space after listening to this one. Enjoy! In this episode, we chat about: Equal access to money education Navigating historically underserved spaces Bridging the mistrust of money and comfort CONNECT WITH TODAY’S GUEST:  Podcast: Money Noticias Podcast Instagram https://moneynoticiaspodcast.com/ Coaching with Israel & Sunem   ABOUT PRICE OF AVOCADO TOAST: Listen in with Haley and Justin Brown-Woods, married millennials picking up the pieces from the financial fiasco they created as a young couple.  They want to normalize conversations about money and learn from others on the path towards financial empowerment. Whether you are just getting started on your debt-free journey, or if you are really starting to hit your stride, this podcast is for YOU!  Join weekly as they interview some others who have done it the right way, the wrong way, and every way in between. Avocado toast may cost a pretty penny, but that doesn't mean it can't be in your budget! FIND HALEY AND JUSTIN ONLINE + SOCIAL MEDIA HERE: priceofavocadotoast.com Price of Avocado Toast Instagram Price of Avocado Toast Twitter Price of Avocado Toast Threads Price of Avocado Toast on TikTok Price of Avocado Toast Facebook Join the Price of Avocado Toast Newsletter OTHER LINKS: Apply for 1:1 Coaching With Haley & Justin Schedule a Budget Builder call with Haley & Justin Price of Avocado Toast customizable 12 month budgeting template   RECOGNITION: Audio engineer: Garrett Davis

Today's guest is Allison Baggerly from Inspired Budget. Allison is a fellow former teacher who realized that the dream life she was desiring was right at her fingertips. After she and her husband managed to tackle their debt payoff journey, Allison began to support others on the path toward financial empowerment. She has now coached hundreds of folks to pay off their debt and build a budget they can be inspired by! Enjoy!   In this episode, we chat about: Paying off debt as newlyweds Making sacrifices on the journey Building a career you feel proud of   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Money Made Easy by Allison Baggerly   CONNECT WITH TODAY’S GUEST:  Allison Baggerly is an author, podcast host, and founder of Inspired Budget. Her book, Money Made Easy, inspires readers to find a balance between enjoying their life and reaching their financial goals. As a teacher and small business owner, Allison combined her passion for teaching and finances to help others learn how to start budgeting. Allison and her husband paid off over $111K of debt on 2 teacher salaries while growing their family. Since starting Inspired Budget in 2017, Allison has been able to retire as a teacher and take her desire to help others full-time. Now she is helping women all over the world get started with budgeting when they feel lost and overwhelmed. Allison has built a community that turn to her for budgeting advice and inspiration to save more than they ever imagined! She also hosts classes on budgeting, saving money, and paying off debt. She loves teaching others how to take back control of their money. Instagram @inspiredbudget Tiktok @inspiredbudget Inspired Budget Podcast Money Made Easy by Allison Baggerly https://inspiredbudget.com/  ABOUT PRICE OF AVOCADO TOAST: Listen in with Haley and Justin Brown-Woods, married millennials picking up the pieces from the financial fiasco they created as a young couple.  They want to normalize conversations about money and learn from others on the path towards financial empowerment. Whether you are just getting started on your debt-free journey, or if you are really starting to hit your stride, this podcast is for YOU!  Join weekly as they interview some others who have done it the right way, the wrong way, and every way in between. Avocado toast may cost a pretty penny, but that doesn't mean it can't be in your budget! FIND HALEY AND JUSTIN ONLINE + SOCIAL MEDIA HERE: priceofavocadotoast.com Price of Avocado Toast Instagram Price of Avocado Toast Twitter Price of Avocado Toast Threads Price of Avocado Toast on TikTok Price of Avocado Toast Facebook Join the Price of Avocado Toast Newsletter OTHER LINKS: Apply for 1:1 Coaching With Haley & Justin Schedule a Budget Builder call with Haley & Justin Price of Avocado Toast customizable 12 month budgeting template   RECOGNITION: Audio engineer: Garrett Davis  

On today's episode we review 5 money mindsets that might be holding you back from getting ahead. Scarcity mindsets affect all of us at some point and it takes some work to break them. We wanted to name some of the major ones we see and give you some actionable steps to breaking them moving forward. Things might not change overnight, but with intention and reframe we just might get to a healthy space.   In this episode, we chat about: Scarcity vs abundance money mindsets Mindsets that may harm you Strategies for reframing your lens   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Empowered Money Academy Opal app Patrice Washington   ABOUT PRICE OF AVOCADO TOAST: Listen in with Haley and Justin Brown-Woods, married millennials picking up the pieces from the financial fiasco they created as a young couple.  They want to normalize conversations about money and learn from others on the path towards financial empowerment. Whether you are just getting started on your debt-free journey, or if you are really starting to hit your stride, this podcast is for YOU!  Join weekly as they interview some others who have done it the right way, the wrong way, and every way in between. Avocado toast may cost a pretty penny, but that doesn't mean it can't be in your budget! FIND HALEY AND JUSTIN ONLINE + SOCIAL MEDIA HERE: priceofavocadotoast.com Price of Avocado Toast Instagram Price of Avocado Toast Twitter Price of Avocado Toast Threads Price of Avocado Toast on TikTok Price of Avocado Toast Facebook Join the Price of Avocado Toast Newsletter OTHER LINKS: Join Empowered Money Academy Apply for 1:1 Coaching With Haley & Justin Schedule a Budget Builder call with Haley & Justin Price of Avocado Toast customizable 12 month budgeting template   RECOGNITION: Audio engineer: Garrett Davis  

On today's episode we have Naseema McElroy, the founder of Financially Intentional, to share her story of debt free living. Naseema recognized she was living a “normal” life in our society, but she felt an underlying tension with her debt. Through intentional change and education, she managed to pay off $1 million of debt and restart her financial journey, helping rewrite the story for other generations as well. Naseema shares about the lessons she learned on the journey, especially as a Black woman who is a leader in the space educating others. Enjoy! In this episode, we chat about: Finding contentment Amplifying marginalized voices Changing generational cycles  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Cashing Out by Julien and Kiersten Saunders Empowered Money Academy CONNECT WITH TODAY’S GUEST:  Instagram @financiallyintentional https://www.financiallyintentional.com/ Financially Intentional Podcast   ABOUT PRICE OF AVOCADO TOAST: Listen in with Haley and Justin Brown-Woods, married millennials picking up the pieces from the financial fiasco they created as a young couple.  They want to normalize conversations about money and learn from others on the path towards financial empowerment. Whether you are just getting started on your debt-free journey, or if you are really starting to hit your stride, this podcast is for YOU!  Join weekly as they interview some others who have done it the right way, the wrong way, and every way in between. Avocado toast may cost a pretty penny, but that doesn't mean it can't be in your budget! FIND HALEY AND JUSTIN ONLINE + SOCIAL MEDIA HERE: priceofavocadotoast.com Empowered Money Academy Price of Avocado Toast Instagram Price of Avocado Toast Twitter Price of Avocado Toast Threads Price of Avocado Toast on TikTok Price of Avocado Toast Facebook Join the Price of Avocado Toast Newsletter OTHER LINKS: Join Empowered Money Academy  Apply for 1:1 Coaching With Haley & Justin Schedule a Budget Builder call with Haley & Justin Price of Avocado Toast customizable 12 month budgeting template   RECOGNITION: Audio engineer: Garrett Davis

Today's episode approaches the topic of debt and the effects it has on our wellness. We look at the key areas of physical, mental, and emotional health and how debt can harm these spaces. You’ll hear some troubling statistics about debt and mental health, and we’ll leave you with the reminder that you are not the sum total of your debt score. This is a message we could expand on even more, so expect this to come back around to the show in the near future. In this episode, we chat about: Student loan debt crisis Negative connotation of debt Navigating the debt journey MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Join us for our free Slash Your Debt masterclass on October 3rd where we are teaching simple and effective strategies to help you pay off your debt and stay out of debt in a way that is realistic and sustainable for your lifestyle. ABOUT PRICE OF AVOCADO TOAST: Listen in with Haley and Justin Brown-Woods, married millennials picking up the pieces from the financial fiasco they created as a young couple.  They want to normalize conversations about money and learn from others on the path towards financial empowerment. Whether you are just getting started on your debt-free journey, or if you are really starting to hit your stride, this podcast is for YOU!  Join weekly as they interview some others who have done it the right way, the wrong way, and every way in between. Avocado toast may cost a pretty penny, but that doesn't mean it can't be in your budget! FIND HALEY AND JUSTIN ONLINE + SOCIAL MEDIA HERE: priceofavocadotoast.com Price of Avocado Toast Instagram Price of Avocado Toast Twitter Price of Avocado Toast Threads Price of Avocado Toast on TikTok Price of Avocado Toast Facebook Join the Price of Avocado Toast Newsletter   OTHER LINKS: Apply for 1:1 Coaching With Haley & Justin Schedule a Budget Builder call with Haley & Justin Price of Avocado Toast customizable 12 month budgeting template   RECOGNITION: Audio engineer: Garrett Davis  

In today's episode we give you seven reasons we have seen people struggle on the debt payoff journey. We wanted to highlight some reasons to help you check in on your own journey and see if any feel like a hurdle for you. These aren’t a bad or good thing; they are just a thing. If you need more support on your debt free journey, make sure you sign up for our Slash Your Debt masterclass coming up on October 3rd!    In this episode, we chat about:  Old patterns and habits Having a clear strategy and vision Becoming a united team with your partner   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Slash Your Debt masterclass   Join us for a live masterclass where we are teaching simple and effective strategies to help you pay off your debt and stay out of debt in a way that is realistic and sustainable for your lifestyle.   ABOUT PRICE OF AVOCADO TOAST: Listen in with Haley and Justin Brown-Woods, married millennials picking up the pieces from the financial fiasco they created as a young couple.  They want to normalize conversations about money and learn from others on the path towards financial empowerment. Whether you are just getting started on your debt-free journey, or if you are really starting to hit your stride, this podcast is for YOU!  Join weekly as they interview some others who have done it the right way, the wrong way, and every way in between. Avocado toast may cost a pretty penny, but that doesn't mean it can't be in your budget!   FIND HALEY AND JUSTIN ONLINE + SOCIAL MEDIA HERE: priceofavocadotoast.com Price of Avocado Toast Instagram Price of Avocado Toast Twitter Price of Avocado Toast Threads Price of Avocado Toast on TikTok Price of Avocado Toast Facebook Join the Price of Avocado Toast Newsletter   OTHER LINKS: Apply for 1:1 Coaching With Haley & Justin Schedule a Budget Builder call with Haley & Justin Price of Avocado Toast customizable 12 month budgeting template RECOGNITION: Audio engineer: Garrett Davis Podcast Support: Weir Digital Marketing  

Today's episode features Liran Eliner from Cache AI. Cache is a modern personal finance tool aimed to help folks automate their personal finance outcomes and goals. We chat about the power in having a seamless product to help you take back your time and how automation can be a benefit to folks. Make sure you listen all the way through because there is a special promo for the Toasties you'll want to hear about! Enjoy!   In this episode, we chat about: Automation in personal finance management The importance of HYSA accounts  Common misconceptions about automation and investing   CONNECT WITH TODAY’S GUEST:  Dr. Liran Eliner holds a PhD from Harvard, where he studied the financial decisions of individuals. As part of his PhD, Liran focused on the effects of recent trends and events, such as heavier-than-ever social media use, widespread working from home, and more, on people's financial behavior and outcomes. Today, Liran is the Founder & CEO of Cache, an innovative financial technology company at the forefront of introducing automation to improve personal financial outcomes. Unlike other personal finance apps that focus on advice and recommendations, Cache recognizes that not everyone has the time or motivation to manage their finances on a daily basis, and therefore introduces automation as a tool to help people make better, and in most cases optimal, financial decisions. Special $100 offer mentioned in this episode Facebook Instagram X/Twitter Linkedin   ABOUT PRICE OF AVOCADO TOAST: Listen in with Haley and Justin Brown-Woods, married millennials picking up the pieces from the financial fiasco they created as a young couple.  They want to normalize conversations about money and learn from others on the path towards financial empowerment. Whether you are just getting started on your debt-free journey, or if you are really starting to hit your stride, this podcast is for YOU!  Join weekly as they interview some others who have done it the right way, the wrong way, and every way in between. Avocado toast may cost a pretty penny, but that doesn't mean it can't be in your budget! FIND HALEY AND JUSTIN ONLINE + SOCIAL MEDIA HERE: priceofavocadotoast.com Price of Avocado Toast Instagram Price of Avocado Toast Twitter Price of Avocado Toast Threads Price of Avocado Toast on TikTok Price of Avocado Toast Facebook Join the Price of Avocado Toast Newsletter   OTHER LINKS: Apply for 1:1 Coaching With Haley & Justin Schedule a Budget Builder call with Haley & Justin Price of Avocado Toast customizable 12 month budgeting template   RECOGNITION: Audio engineer: Garrett Davis Podcast Support: Weir Digital Marketing  

Today’s episode stems from a conversation our family had recently. We were frustrated with some car logistics and weren’t sure what the next step was. Do we NEED a new car? Well, turns out this is a conversation we’ve had with many coaching clients, so we figured it was time for a breakdown of the questions we asked ourselves in this situation. Enjoy!   In this episode, we chat about: What is the problem? Does this cost upgrade the value? How can I be empowered when car shopping?   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The Car Mom Kelly Blue Book   ABOUT PRICE OF AVOCADO TOAST: Listen in with Haley and Justin Brown-Woods, married millennials picking up the pieces from the financial fiasco they created as a young couple.  They want to normalize conversations about money and learn from others on the path towards financial empowerment. Whether you are just getting started on your debt-free journey, or if you are really starting to hit your stride, this podcast is for YOU!  Join weekly as they interview some others who have done it the right way, the wrong way, and every way in between. Avocado toast may cost a pretty penny, but that doesn't mean it can't be in your budget! FIND HALEY AND JUSTIN ONLINE + SOCIAL MEDIA HERE: priceofavocadotoast.com Price of Avocado Toast Instagram Price of Avocado Toast Twitter Price of Avocado Toast Threads Price of Avocado Toast on TikTok Price of Avocado Toast Facebook Join the Price of Avocado Toast Newsletter   OTHER LINKS: Apply for 1:1 Coaching With Haley & Justin Schedule a Budget Builder call with Haley & Justin Price of Avocado Toast customizable 12 month budgeting template   RECOGNITION: Audio engineer: Garrett Davis Podcast Support: Weir Digital Marketing