Real $tories Episode 62: Regina and Renita Update
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Today, we revisit two former guests, Regina and Renita. Regina first spoke to us in episode 27episode 27. At the time, she was in the middle of her Debt Management Program and several years away from being debt-free. Today, with her program complete, she reflects on her accomplishment and shares her vision of the new financial future she’s created for herself.
We also catch up with Renita. Back in episode 44episode 44, she had recently completed her debt repayment plan and had just shared the details of her debt journey with her husband. A year and a half later, she continues to make strides on some of her financial goals. Her husband, inspired by her success, has even started working with GreenPath himself!
Key Moments
Key Moments
3:14 Regina describes her experience making progress paying down her debt.
6:06 She recalls what it felt like when she became debt-free.
9:14 She discusses her new goals, including paying down her mortgage and building retirement and emergency savings.
15:52 She talks about her measured excitement about her financial future.
19:03 Renita talks about her debt progress as she focuses on her student loan repayment.
23:26 Her husband, inspired by her debt repayment success, enrolls on his own Debt Management Program with GreenPath.
25:44 She talks about some potential future financial goals such as home renovation.
31:14 Our cohosts reflect on the themes from Regina’s and Renita’s stories.
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