Surviving divorce and debt to thrive against all financial odds is an impressive feat, one worthy of impactful discussion. In today’s conversation, we welcome Financial Finesse Financial Coach, Becca Wilton, and single mom and healthcare professional, Gerlyn Kuroski, to the show to unpack Gerlyn’s path to financial freedom. To start, Gerlyn describes who she is and what she does. Then, we learn why she chose Financial Finesse, her struggles with debt, what she has learned from our tools and coaching, how her faith led her to Becca, and Becca’s initial thoughts after their first meeting. We also discover how Becca’s relationship with Gerlyn has impacted how she works, and Gerlyn walks us through the financial wins she’s most proud of. To end, Gerlyn shares important advice for other single parents in financial predicaments, while Becca details helpful employer benefits for employees to be aware of, and we are reminded of life’s inevitable rollercoaster.
Key points from this episode:
- Gerlyn Kuroski explains who she is, what she does, and her journey in finances to date.
- Why Gerlyn chose Financial Finesse, and Becca Wilton’s first thoughts of Gerlyn.
- The stress of debt, and unpacking the moment Gerlyn started prioritizing herself.
- What Gerlyn has learned from Financial Finesse and how her faith brought her to Becca.
- The financial wins Gerlyn is most proud of.
- How Becca’s relationship with Gerlyn has influenced the way she works.
- Gerlyn’s advice to other single-income households who feel stuck in their finances.
- Becca details helpful employer benefits for employees to be aware of.
- A reminder of life’s various phases and the inevitability of both good and bad times.
- Closing thoughts from Gerlyn and Becca.
Quotes:
“The lowest of my low was thinking I’ll be forever in debt.” — Gerlyn Kuroski [3:22]
“Financial Finesse, when I entered your program, it was overwhelming in the sense that everything I’ve ever asked myself or others, and I couldn’t answer or nobody could answer for me, was all in one app, one place.” — Gerlyn Kuroski [5:32]
“401(k) – Every job that I’ve had offered it, but I didn’t really know what it meant. I didn’t know that you had to invest money in order for that to fully work to its capacity. I thought it was just like another bank account.” — Gerlyn Kuroski [10:46]
“My biggest win is feeling confident again in my finances.” — Gerlyn Kuroski [18:34]
“It is not the end, there is a light at the end of the tunnel, and don’t be afraid to ask questions.” — Gerlyn Kuroski [22:33]
“You don’t want to live a lifelong journey of regret, not taking the first step.” — Gerlyn Kuroski [24:05]
“It’s hard to be stuck when you open your eyes to Financial Finesse.” — Gerlyn Kuroski [25:23]
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