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February 5, 2025 14 mins

In the 11th episode of the Melby Money Show, host Shaun Melby dives into debt repayment strategies with a focus on the debt snowball and debt avalanche methods. The episode explains the psychological benefits of the debt snowball approach, which emphasizes quick wins by paying off smaller debts first, and contrasts it with the debt avalanche strategy, which targets high-interest debts to minimize total interest paid over time. The discussion also includes an exploration of current financial events, notably the persistently high 10-year treasury yields despite Federal Reserve rate cuts. Additionally, the episode features a segment on understanding credit scores and how to improve them to secure better financial opportunities. Shaun underscores the importance of choosing a debt repayment strategy that aligns with one's personal financial situation and goals.

00:00 Welcome to the Melby Money Show
00:37 Understanding Debt Repayment Strategies
01:51 Current Events: High 10-Year Treasury Yields
06:33 Sponsor Message: Credit Scores Demystified
07:29 Deep Dive: Debt Snowball Method
09:20 Deep Dive: Debt Avalanche Method
11:05 Choosing the Right Debt Repayment Strategy
12:58 Conclusion and Farewell

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. This podcast is not financial advice.

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