How much debt did Kim and Bob pay off, and in how long?

Kim and Bob paid off $28,000 in debt in 13 months with MyBudget's help.

What is the MyBudget podcast episode featuring Kim and Bob about?

The podcast episode features MyBudget clients Kim and Bob sharing how they went from financial stress to confidently planning their future with MyBudget, including paying off $28,000 in debt in 13 months.

When did Kim and Bob join MyBudget, and what financial crisis were they facing?

Kim and Bob joined MyBudget in 2010 while facing a severe financial emergency: $28,000 in debt across 12 different debts (credit cards, tax debt, and household bills), living on one income with four young children, facing eviction, power disconnection threats, and debt collector calls. Bob's cancer diagnosis had caused a sudden loss of income, and they had been declined for debt consolidation loans by other lenders.

How many separate debts did Kim and Bob have, and what did MyBudget help them do with them?

Kim and Bob had 12 separate debts, and MyBudget helped them consolidate these into manageable repayments through a personalized budget and ongoing support.

What has Kim and Bob's financial journey with MyBudget looked like in the long term?

More than 16 years after joining MyBudget in 2010, Kim and Bob remain clients and have achieved milestones including family holidays to Vanuatu and New Zealand, purchasing reliable family cars using MyBudget Loans, supporting each other through two cancer journeys, and now saving to buy their first home while planning a six-week trip to Vietnam and New Zealand for their 30th wedding anniversary.

Who hosts the podcast series that features Kim and Bob's story?

The MyMoney MyStory podcast series, which features Kim and Bob's story, is hosted by Tammy Barton.

What kind of support did MyBudget provide to help Kim and Bob with their debt?

MyBudget created a personalized budget accounting for all of Kim and Bob's income and expenses, provided ongoing money management and support, and helped consolidate their multiple debts into manageable repayments.

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