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A Fresh Start With Money Is Possible

Nov 4, 2026 · 2h 6m

Summary

A military couple seeks advice on whether to include their estranged in-laws' infant nephew in their will, leading to a discussion on estate planning and family conflict. The episode also features a young architect with $340,000 in student debt who is advised to pursue side hustles and debt snowballing, and a fuel delivery driver who is encouraged to stop tithing temporarily to purchase a semi-truck for his business.

Topics discussed

Estate planning dispute over excluding a nephew from a will Sponsor segment: Xander term life insurance Architect with $340k student debt discusses career and snowball Sponsor segment: JoinDeliteMe privacy service Couple with $12k debt and new car purchase questions Sponsor segment: Churchill Mortgage strategy Dan's journey from military failure to debt-free motivation Show intro and transition to next caller High-income couple with ARM and rental property planning Sponsor segment: NetSuite business software Retired couple discussing investment allocation and Social Security Levi's plan to pay off car loans and save for a home Sponsor segment: Christian Healthcare Ministries Family with four kids strategizing to pay off mortgage early Sponsor segment: Boost Mobile phone plans Marital conflict over unsold truck and broken trust Scott's debt snowball progress and rental property sale Sponsor segment: EveryDollar budgeting app Critique of whole life insurance and cash value borrowing Parenting advice on allowances and chores for young children Retirees debating annuities vs. investing for income Sponsor segment: Medicare webinar with Chapter Henry's debt crisis and plan to sell car and cut cards
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