In this solo episode I tackle all things debt: the tools you need to use or sharpen to pay debt off, the controversial question, "Is debt good or bad?", why debt may be preventing you from reaching your money goals and the importance of understanding yourself when it comes to using debt as leverage. If you're wanting to dive deeper into learning more about debt and how it can affect your financial independence journey, this episode is for you! In this episode I discuss: Whether debt is "good" or "bad" The 5 stages of financial independence Knowing thyself when it comes to deciding if you want to use debt as leverage Specific strategies and tools to manage or pay debt off + more Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: Join the waitlist for my signature course, Map Your Way To Financial Independence, here. Check out my new personal website here. Join The Weekly Newsletter List Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast! YNAB – Start managing your money and budgeting so that you can reach your financial dreams. Sign up for a free 34 days trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link. Connect with me: Instagram: @Journeytolaunch Twitter: @JourneyToLaunch Facebook: @Journey To Launch Join the Private Facebook Group Join the Waitlist for My FI Course Get The Free Jumpstart Guide