From $370K Debt to Real Wealth – Why Personal Finance Is Truly Personal with Joey Ruffalo
In this honest and deeply human episode of the BizBlend Podcast, Sana sits down with Joey Ruffalo to unpack what paying off $370,000 in personal debt really takes—beyond spreadsheets and motivation quotes. Joey shares how a booming small business, ego-driven spending, and the 2008 financial crash collided, leaving him without power, water, or certainty. This conversation goes past hustle culture and fear-based money advice, diving into emotional costs, identity, and why most traditional financial guidance fails people living paycheck to paycheck. Together, they explore Gen Z’s shifting…
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