In Episode 23 of the “Heart of Money” podcast, hosts Austin Black and Bob Wessler discuss their biggest financial mistakes and lessons learned. Austin shares an experience where he offered to purchase camera equipment for a non-profit group on a credit card in his name, acknowledging the potential risk it embodied. Both hosts underline the significance of early financial education to avoid such instances and encourage listeners to share their own experiences on the Freedom Money Coach Facebook page. They strongly advise against assuming third-party financial obligations due to the associated risk. The hosts appreciate their audience’s support and encourage them to stay active on social media and provide feedback on the podcast.
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Financial Mistake, Money Management, Credit Card Debt, Personal Finance Advice (00:00:00 – 00:26:29)
In Episode 23 of the “Heart of Money” podcast, hosts Austin Black and Bob Wessler continue their series on the “Biggest financial lesson/mistake,” in which Austin candidly starts discussing one of his major financial blunders. Austin recalls how he offered to buy camera equipment using a credit card he obtained under his name for a non-profit organization he associated with around a decade ago. Despite not using the card himself, Austin admits how risky this decision could have been. The hosts also emphasize the importance of personal finance education from an early age to avoid such situations. In conclusion, they hint at a subsequent episode where they’ll explore more personal financial missteps. -
Financial mistakes, Credit card risks, Debt cosigning, Learning from experiences (00:26:30 – 00:28:24)
The speaker in the podcast strongly advises against assuming a third party’s financial obligations, such as cosigning loans or taking on a credit card for someone else, as it may lead to difficulties if the third party fails to repay. Sharing personal experiences, they encourage listeners to learn from mistakes and avoid making similar financial errors. They also invite audience members to share their own experiences and lessons on the Freedom Money Coach Facebook page. In closing, the speaker appreciates the audience’s continued support and encourages them to rate, review, share the podcast, and stay active on their social media.
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