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Get the Hell Out of Debt

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Award-winning, bestselling author Erin Skye Kelly and her best friend, Keri Blakeney, make money fun in this podcast about financial literacy and behavior change. Erin has helped thousands pay off millions in debt, and together, they’re here to help you take control of your finances—without the boredom.
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How To Talk To The Bride Without Ruining The Vibe

Remember when bachelorette parties were just cheap cocktails and questionable tiaras? This episode is part nostalgia, part tough love, and fully loaded with genius ideas to keep the celebrations high-vibe and low-cost. Whether you’re planning a wedding, attending one, or just trying to figure out if $1,800 for a girls’ weekend is normal (spoiler: it's not), Erin’s got you. Join our online community: www.getthehelloutofdebt.com Sponsor: Visit ZocDoc.com/SKYE to find and instantly book a top rated...

May 06, 202533 minSeason 16Ep. 49

Emergency Preparedness

Think you’re financially prepared for anything? Today Erin is going over the kind of emergency preparedness you didn't know you needed. From smart money moves to surprisingly doable survival hacks (no bunkers or doomsday stuff, we promise), Erin dishes out actionable and practical advice - and no, gold isn’t the answer! Join our online community: www.getthehelloutofdebt.com Sponsor: Visit ZocDoc.com/SKYE to find and instantly book a top rated doctor today. Purchase Get The Hell Out Of Debt and N...

May 05, 202536 minSeason 16Ep. 48

DAY 17 - FINANCIAL SPRING CLEANING CHALLENGE - Organize Your Financial Papers

If your “filing system” is more like an archaeological dig site, this episode is your personal assistant, therapist, and accountant rolled into one. Join Erin and Keri as they turn financial chaos into organized confidence. It’s the final day of the Financial Spring Cleaning Challenge, and you’re invited to finish strong! There is still time to join us online - just click here: www.getthehelloutofdebt.com For online affordable, easy-to-make wills in America - https://trustandwill.sjv.io/rQYqnd I...

Apr 30, 202524 minSeason 16Ep. 47

DAY 16 - FINANCIAL SPRING CLEANING CHALLENGE - Seasonal Checkup

Scrubbing your vents and inspecting hose bibs doesn’t sound glamorous, but what if those boring homeowner tasks are the secret weapon to protecting your wallet (and your sinuses)? Today Erin and Keri take on the least Instagrammable day of the challenge. If you've got a furnace room that’s basically a storage locker for regret—this episode’s for you. Get in on what’s happening in our online community here: www.getthehelloutofdebt.com Sponsor: Spring back into your health and fitness: go to lumen...

Apr 29, 202519 minSeason 16Ep. 46

DAY 15 - FINANCIAL SPRING CLEANING CHALLENGE - Set Your Bedroom Up Right

It’s time to transform your bedroom into a sanctuary of rest, romance, and rejuvenation. Erin and Keri share how clearing clutter in your boudoir can actually elevate your energy and impact your finances. From getting rid of work stuff and "doomsday piles," to updating sheets and adding cozy textures, Erin has all the practical tips to set your bedroom up right. To join us in our online community, sign up here: www.getthehelloutofdebt.com Sponsor: Spring back into your health and fitness: go to ...

Apr 28, 202528 minSeason 16Ep. 45

DAY 14 - FINANCIAL SPRING CLEANING CHALLENGE - Bathroom Clean Out

Ever wondered which is worse: a concert porta-potty in July or pooping in a one-stall coffee shop with a lineup out the door? Neither will mess with your finances like clutter does. Today Erin is handing you the exact strategy to clean up the sneaky ways your bathroom is draining your budget. The best community on the internet is here. Join us: www.getthehelloutofdebt.com Purchase Get The Hell Out Of Debt and Naked Money Meetings online or from your favorite bookstore. Leave us a message at: htt...

Apr 27, 202525 minSeason 16Ep. 44

DAY 13 - FINANCIAL SPRING CLEANING CHALLENGE - Declutter Garage

It's Day 13 of the Financial Spring Cleaning Challenge and we are headed to the garage. Erin’s got advice, Keri’s got smurf juice, and you’ve got a to-do list that'll put a dent in your debt! Buckle up, friend - your garage is getting a glow-up. Here’s the link to join our online community: www.getthehelloutofdebt.com Purchase Get The Hell Out Of Debt and Naked Money Meetings online or from your favorite bookstore. Leave us a message at: https://www.speakpipe.com/erinskyekelly Learn more about y...

Apr 26, 202525 minSeason 16Ep. 43

DAY 12 - FINANCIAL SPRING CLEANING CHALLENGE - List Fun + Free Summer Activities

What if the best day of your summer didn’t cost a dime? Today on Day 12 of the Financial Spring Cleaning Challenge, Erin and Keri unpack the art of living large on a small budget. Whether you're craving quality time with your kids, your besties, or your own dang self, this convo is your reminder that fun doesn’t need financing. For more summer fun ideas, join our online community here:: www.getthehelloutofdebt.com Purchase Get The Hell Out Of Debt and Naked Money Meetings online or from your fav...

Apr 25, 202520 minSeason 16Ep. 42

DAY 11 - FINANCIAL SPRING CLEANING CHALLENGE - Unsubscribe + Unfollow

If cluttered inboxes and retail therapy have ever tag-teamed your bank account, this is your episode. Erin and Keri tackle the world of digital temptations and the money-sucking power of emails you didn’t even know you signed up for. Learn the shockingly simple hack that could save you time, money—and your sanity—without ever leaving your inbox. This isn’t just about spam; it’s about taking back your time and your financial peace. Get in on what’s happening in our online community here: www.gett...

Apr 24, 202519 minSeason 16Ep. 41

DAY 10 - FINANCIAL SPRING CLEANING CHALLENGE - Automate One Thing

Imagine making one small money move today that could save your future self a whole lot of stress (and maybe even a few gray hairs). For Day 10 of the Financial Spring Cleaning Challenge, Erin and Keri dish out the real talk on when to automate your finances—and when it's actually smarter not to. You can join the Challenge anytime, and get in on the action online here: www.getthehelloutofdebt.com Sponsors: Go to Aquatru.com and get 20% off at the checkout with code: ERIN Download the Ava app. Use...

Apr 23, 202521 minSeason 16Ep. 40

DAY 9 - FINANCIAL SPRING CLEANING CHALLENGE - Check Your Credit Report

You think you know your credit… until you find out your file says you’ve been living at your ex’s place and working a job you had for three weeks in 2009. 😳 In this episode, Erin and Keri guide you through a surprising financial deep clean that has nothing to do with dust bunnies—but everything to do with your future money moves. If you've ever been tempted by a "bump up your credit" offer or proudly claimed to have "great credit" without actually checking, this one’s for you. Sign up to join u...

Apr 22, 202534 minSeason 16Ep. 39

DAY 8 - FINANCIAL SPRING CLEANING CHALLENGE - Subscription Sweep

You swore you’d cancel it after the free trial. You didn’t. We get it. This episode is your reminder to check the fine print—and your bank statement—before another sneaky auto-renew bites you in the assets. Erin and Keri reveal their own facepalm-worthy subscription fails, drop a genius money-saving hack you didn’t know you needed, and call out the real cost of “convenient” financial apps. Join the Challenge and join us online here: www.getthehelloutofdebt.com Sponsors: Go to Aquatru.com and get...

Apr 21, 202522 minSeason 16Ep. 38

DAY 7 - FINANCIAL SPRING CLEANING CHALLENGE - Create Your Financial Affirmations

You’ve heard of affirmations—but have you ever sung them like you’re prepping for a karaoke battle with your money blocks? This episode is part pep talk, part jam session, and 100% relatable. Erin and Keri explore how financial affirmations can retrain your brain to stop spiraling and start thriving. This isn’t your typical woo-woo chat. It might just be the mindset remix you didn’t know you needed. Our community is sharing their affirmation jams in our online community. Sign up to join us here:...

Apr 20, 202524 minSeason 16Ep. 37

DAY 6 - FINANCIAL SPRING CLEANING CHALLENGE - Meal Plan + Reduce Food Waste

On Day 6 of the Financial Spring Cleaning Challenge, Erin and Keri tackle one of the sneakiest budget busters in your life: food. Whether you're a chronic over-buyer with 14 types of flour or a mealtime dreamer who just wants to feel inspired on a Wednesday, we will have you rethinking your grocery strategy. Tune in and learn how small shifts in the kitchen can mean big wins for your wallet—without sacrificing your inner gourmet. Have you joined the Challenge? Join our community, too, right here...

Apr 19, 202520 minSeason 16Ep. 36

DAY 5 - FINANCIAL SPRING CLEANING CHALLENGE - Declutter Your Wallet

Erin and Keri are diving headfirst— literally—into their bags and wallets, revealing the surprisingly emotional and ridiculous stuff we all carry around. Day 5 of the Financial Spring Cleaning Challenge is a cheeky yet eye-opening reminder that decluttering your actual wallet might just be the easiest first step toward decluttering your financial life. Share what’s in your bag with our community here: www.getthehelloutofdebt.com Purchase Get The Hell Out Of Debt and Naked Money Meetings online o...

Apr 18, 202525 minSeason 16Ep. 35

DAY 4 - FINANCIAL SPRING CLEANING CHALLENGE - Review Your Spending

What if you could predict those moments each month when your spending gets a little out of whack? Or better yet—prepare for them? Erin and Keri explore their most regrettable purchases, talk hormonal spending patterns, and help you uncover the sneaky spending cycles hiding in your own life. It’s Day 4 of the Financial Spring Cleaning Challenge, and your receipts are about to tell you a story. Get in on the Challenge and join our community here: www.getthehelloutofdebt.com Purchase Get The Hell O...

Apr 17, 202518 minSeason 16Ep. 34

DAY 3 - FINANCIAL SPRING CLEANING CHALLENGE - No Spend Day!

Think you can go a whole day without spending a dime? Not even on coffee? 😳 Today is Day 3 of the Financial Spring Cleaning Challenge and we are challenging you to hit pause on your spending—but with a twist. This isn't about deprivation or budgeting like a bootcamp sergeant. It's about getting curious, not judgmental, about why you reach for your wallet. If you've ever opened a shopping app “just to browse” and suddenly ended up with four throw pillows and a weird candle, tune in. See what oth...

Apr 16, 202525 minSeason 16Ep. 33

DAY 2 - FINANCIAL SPRING CLEANING CHALLENGE - Clean Out Your Closet

It's Day 2 of the Financial Spring Cleaning Challenge! Erin and Keri take a deep dive into what decluttering can do for your mindset, your money, and your sense of sanity. If you've ever held onto something “just in case”...woman, press play. Follow along with others doing the Challenge by joining our community here: www.getthehelloutofdebt.com Sponsor: Check out www.airdoctorpro.com and use the promo code ERIN to save up to $300. Purchase Get The Hell Out Of Debt and Naked Money Meetings online...

Apr 15, 202525 minSeason 16Ep. 32

DAY 1 - FINANCIAL SPRING CLEANING CHALLENGE - Your Financial Snapshot

If you've ever avoided looking at your bank statement the same way you avoid opening that closet in your house, this one's for you. The annual Financial Spring Cleaning Challenge is back! The goal is to make facing your finances feel a little less terrifying and a lot more empowering. You don’t have to have it all figured out—you just have to be willing to start. We’re sharing more about the Challenge in our online community, too - you can join us here: www.getthehelloutofdebt.com Sponsor: Check...

Apr 14, 202525 minSeason 16Ep. 31

Cheapskate Or Genius?

Is there a fine line between financial genius and total cheapskate? Erin and Keri are testing that theory today with a list of unique ways people try to cut costs—some clever, some borderline disturbing. Would you try these money-saving hacks, or are they taking things way too far? Share your money-saving tips and tricks with us online when you join our community here: www.getthehelloutofdebt.com Purchase Get The Hell Out Of Debt and Naked Money Meetings online or from your favorite bookstore. L...

Apr 09, 202531 minSeason 16Ep. 30

Money Moves That Matter

Erin tackles two voicemail messages live - one dealing with a questionable car loan and another facing a big income shift. Whether you’ve been in a similar spot or just want to hear some financial insights you may not have considered, you’ll walk away from this episode with strategies to keep your finances strong and your future secure. If you want to ask Erin a question, leave a message at www.speakpipe.com/erinskyekelly. Join our community here: www.getthehelloutofdebt.com Purchase Get The Hel...

Apr 08, 202539 minSeason 16Ep. 29

Don't Get Financially Trapped

What happens when financial ties keep you under the same roof with your ex—and they decide to test just how much you’re willing to tolerate? Erin and Keri are unpacking one woman’s shocking post-breakup predicament and why financial independence is about so much more than just money. Join our community here: www.getthehelloutofdebt.com Purchase Get The Hell Out Of Debt and Naked Money Meetings online or from your favorite bookstore. Leave us a message at: https://www.speakpipe.com/erinskyekelly ...

Apr 07, 202533 minSeason 16Ep. 28

Your Financial Severance

In Erin’s fave show, Severance, the innies are trapped in the daily grind, completely disconnected from their outies, who hold all the power. Sound familiar? If your finances feel like an endless cycle of work, spend, stress, repeat—this episode is for you. Erin explains how to "reintegrate" your money mindset, break free from paycheck-to-paycheck living, and build real financial security. Join our community here: www.getthehelloutofdebt.com Purchase Get The Hell Out Of Debt and Naked Money Meet...

Apr 02, 202529 minSeason 16Ep. 27

Taking Control Of Your Investments

Do your retirement accounts feel like a mystery? Wanda sent in a question for Erin at www.speakpipe.com/erinskyekelly about her current situation. Erin and Keri tackle this all-too-common dilemma: what to do when you know you should be making smarter investment moves, but you have no idea where to start. It might be time to rethink your finances—and possibly rewrite your retirement plan. Join our community here: www.getthehelloutofdebt.com Purchase Get The Hell Out Of Debt and Naked Money Meetin...

Apr 01, 202530 minSeason 16Ep. 26

ADHD & Money

Can ADHD be a financial superpower? Erin says YES. If you’ve ever struggled to stay consistent with money (or just life in general), this episode will give you the push you need to finally get ahead. Get more info on Erin’s ADHD & Money course here: ​​https://www.erinskyekelly.com/adhd-and-money Join our community here: www.getthehelloutofdebt.com Purchase Get The Hell Out Of Debt and Naked Money Meetings online or from your favorite bookstore. Leave us a message at: https://www.speakpipe.co...

Mar 31, 202531 minSeason 16Ep. 25

How Giving Can Make You Wealthier

Erin and Keri discuss the surprising relationship between generosity and financial freedom. From boosting your mindset to building relationships that lead to new opportunities, giving can be a powerful tool in your financial toolkit. If you're ready to feel richer in ways that go beyond just dollars and cents, tune in and get inspired to start giving in a way that pays you back—emotionally, socially, and financially. Join our community here: www.getthehelloutofdebt.com Purchase Get The Hell Out ...

Mar 26, 202530 minSeason 16Ep. 24

Should I Get A Pet If I Have Debt?

You’ve got the pet, the debt, and now maybe a few regrets? “Spot” is second guessing her cat adoption and Erin has advice on how to navigate the tricky territory between her heart and her wallet. If you’ve ever wondered how to handle both the ups and downs of life with pets and personal finance, you’re not alone. Join our community here: www.getthehelloutofdebt.com Leave us a message at: https://www.speakpipe.com/erinskyekelly Purchase Get The Hell Out Of Debt and Naked Money Meetings online or ...

Mar 25, 202535 minSeason 16Ep. 23

Stop Standing By

Mervie sent an email to Erin because she has big decisions to make—about her home, her finances, and her future. But with an ex dragging his feet, a complicated living arrangement, and a savings account she’s terrified to touch, she’s feeling stuck. Erin is serving up some wisdom and tough love. If you’re juggling life’s curveballs, this episode is for you. Join our community here: www.getthehelloutofdebt.com Purchase Get The Hell Out Of Debt and Naked Money Meetings online or from your favorite...

Mar 24, 202528 minSeason 16Ep. 22

The Price Of A Better Career

Jennifer made the brave decision to go back to university to increase her income—but now she’s living on one paycheck, has no savings, and is wondering how to make it all work. Erin tackles the hard financial truths about adult education, shares creative ways to avoid student debt, and reveals the often-missed opportunities that could save thousands. If you have dreamed of leveling up your career but you’re worried about the price tag, don’t miss this conversation. Join our community here: www.g...

Mar 19, 202530 minSeason 16Ep. 21

Why Women Run Out Of Money

Ladies, we’re smart, we’re savvy, and we’re living longer than men—so why are we still letting them handle all the retirement planning? Erin and “Keri-opolis” are unpacking the risky money moves women make (without even realizing it) and share why it’s time to take control of your financial future. Join our community here: www.getthehelloutofdebt.com Leave us a message at: https://www.speakpipe.com/erinskyekelly Purchase Get The Hell Out Of Debt and Naked Money Meetings online or from your favor...

Mar 18, 202527 minSeason 16Ep. 20
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