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Crushing Debt
Yesner Law is a boutique real estate law firm in Tampa, Florida, that helps our clients eliminate the financial bullies in their lives by providing options so they can live the lifestyle of their dreams. We help clients with real estate litigation, partition, quiet title, chapter 7 liquidation, chapter 13 reorganization, short sales, loan modifications, and creditor harassment.
Episodes
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The 52 Laws of Wealth - Episode 537
What are the proven prinicples for becoming rich and successful? How can you manage fear? Make sound decisions with limited information? Preserve critical…
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Let Them Eat Cake (Just Not on a Credit Card)! - Episode 536
Is there good debt or bad debt? Should people who have spare cash flow pay off debt first or save first? What is financial freedom? Where do you begin in your…
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How to Cruise Without Coming Home With A Boatload of Debt - Episode 535
What is your favorite vacation? Have you been on a cruise? How can you enjoy vacation without coming home to a boatload of debt? On this week's episode of the…
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Santa is Coming! Is Your Credit Card Ready? - Episode 534
As of the date of this week's episode release, we have Around 30 days until Halloween Almost 60 days until Thanksgiving Almost 90 days until Christmas Is your…
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The Financial Fantasy Draft - Episode 533
Do you play fantasy football? In that same vein, George and I put together a fantasy draft of the worst money habits, to create a team of "bad" money habits…
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Your License Says Yes! Freddie Mac Says No! - Episode 532
How can you be still licensed, but effectively not licensed? What is the Freddie Mac Exclusionary List (or EList)? If you're on the EList, can you work around…
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Ten Signs You're Doing Better Than Most Americans - Episode 531
Some of us like to, or try to, keep up with the Joneses, but what about doing better than the Joneses? What are 10 signs you're doing well financially? Better…
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The Labor Day Reset - Episode 530
Why is Labor Day the real turning point of the financial year? What is Labor Day, and why is it ironic? After summer camps, vacations, back to school shopping…
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Why Smart Business Owners Stay Broke - Episode 529
What is the real reason your first accounting hire is drowning? When should a business owner stop DIY'ing their numbers and bring in real help? What is the…
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Networking Isn't Networking - Episode 528
How does networking contribute to your financial freedom? To you being debt free? What are some networking mistakes people make in their debt-free journey? In…
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Emergency Funds Are Boring Until They're Not! - Episode 527
Why does one unexpected legal expense knock your entire financial life off track? How do you create, fund and use an emergency fund? Is your emergency really…
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Debt Free Football Season - Episode 526
Now that the World Cup is over, we can turn our attention to "American Football." The NFL Preseason kicks off on August 6, 2026, at the Hall of Fame Game -…
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Teen Money Mindset - Episode 525
How do you teach your kids about money? How do you teach your kids without it seeming like a chore? On this week's episode of the Crushing Debt Podcast, Shawn…
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Avoiding Financial "Ruff" Spots - Episode 524
What costs are involved in pet ownership? Shawn's late wife promised their son that they would buy a dog if he earned straight A's in school. That happened in…
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Back To School Budgeting - Episode 523
Although we're in summer, the start of school is just around the corner. Are you ready? How do you get ready for school every year? Shawn has two kids - one in…
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Money Habit World Cup - Episode 522
Back in March (episode 507), we did a show about the "Sweet 16" worst money habits to see which was the worst for your wallet and budget. We decided to bring…
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Why Paying Off Debt Won't Make You Rich - Episode 521
Why will paying off debt not make you wealthy? What is the tax trap inside your debt payoff plan? What is the difference between being debt-free and…
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The Cost of Staying Healthy - Episode 520
What are the known and hidden costs of getting sick? What about a medical emergency? Are you prepared for the cost of unexpected health issues and how can you…
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The Employment Benefit No One Talks About - Episode 519
Are money problems spilling over to work? What can you do for your employees to reduce stress? Reduce down time? What can you do for employee retention? What…
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The Real Cost of Keeping Up With Summer! - Episode 518
What are some of your more expensive habits? What impact does summer have on your spending? In this week's episode of the podcast, Shawn & George talk about…
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Emergency Funds & Emergency Snacks! - Episode 517
It is officially the start of Hurricane Season in Florida! Are you prepared? What are some funny hurricane truths? How much water should you have? Toilet…
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Breaking The Stigma - Episode 516
Why do people think bankruptcy is bad? True, it has a negative stigma and it will be a hit to your credit score, but why is bankruptcy perceived as a massive…
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Freedom Isn't Free and Neither is the BBQ - Episode 515
Are you celebrating your freedom this weekend? Or are you still trapped by debt? Or are you spending like you're out of control? Memorial Day weekend is here……
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Thirty Day Reset - How to Get Finances Back on Track Before Summer! - Episode 514
How is that summer body, bathing suit body coming along? Every year around this time… people start talking about getting their summer body ready; eating…
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Financial Advice Your Rich Uncle Should Not Be Giving You! - Episode 513
What is one piece of advice you received that is really useful? What about advice that you would rather ignore? On today's episode of The Crushing Debt…
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Finding Hidden Cash - Episode 512
Buying a house? Can you get assistance with your downpayment? Are there income requirements for getting downpayment assistance? Do you have to be a first time…
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ChatGPT Told Me to Invest in WHAT?! - Episode 511
AI is becoming a financial "advisor"… but does it know you? Are you using AI for budgets, investing, medical or even legal advice? Should you trust AI with…
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We Thought We Knew Money, We Were Wrong! - Episode 510
What are some confessions about money that you don't want to admit? What were you taught about money versus what is reality about money? If you could start…
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How to Pay Off Debt Faster - Episode 509
Are you using personal credit cards to run your business? Are you traking what you spend by category? Do you have multiple "deferred interest" or "90-days same…
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TikTok University. Financial Degree or Disaster? - Episode 508
What does TikTok get right, and what does it get very wrong? Girl Marth and Boy Math, what could go wrong? On this week's episode of the podcast, Shawn and…
Crushing DebtMarch Madness, the Worst Money Habits - Episode 507
March Madness is one of our favorite times of the year! Therefore, we've put together a list of the 16 worst money habits, in a "Salty-16" to see which habit…
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Chasing Luck Instead of Building Stability - Episode 506
What is a lucky break? Were they lucky or were they ready? Can you actually create your own luck? How do you position yourself to be lucky? How do you engineer…
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Forgive Me For I Have Spent - Episode 505
Welcome to the Religion of Crushing Debt, where we regularly confess our sins and ask for forgiveness. What sins have you committed that you would like…
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Ten Things Holding You Back From Building Wealth - Episode 504
What are some common things that hold people back from building wealth? What can you do to avoid or counter these things, and how can you build wealth? On this…
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Money & Ego - Episode 503
Why is "we never fight about money" an unhealthy sign to a relationship? Can you overcome your ego to ask for help? This week's guest on the Crushing Debt…
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Debt With Benefits - Episode 502
Happy Valentine's Day from The Crushing Debt Podcast! What is "good debt?" What is "bad debt?" What is debt that is neither good or bad? In this week's…
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Debt, Dollars and the Power of Relationships - Episode 501
Do you work with family? How does relationship-based networking impact your life? Your company? Your bottom line? What are some of the biggest misconceptions…
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Then & Now - EPISODE 500 !!
FIVE HUNDRED EPISODES of The Crushing Debt Podcast !! Who knew way back in November 2015, that the Podcase would: (1) turn 10 years old, and (2) celebrate…
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What Would You Do If You Had to Start Over in 2026? Episode 499
What would you do if you had to start over in 2026? Would starting over be a reset or a setback? In this week's episode, Shawn & George talk about what you…
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Business Check-Up - Episode 498
You should visit your doctor annually for a physical. Do you give your business an annual check up? If so, when? What things should you focus on in January as…
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New Year, Same Debt - Episode 497
Why do resolutions die? How do you beat the odds and make your resolutions a reality? On January 1, we all believe that we are about to become someone who meal…
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Surviving The Holiday Hangover - Episode 496
Happy New Year from the Crushing Debt Podcast! How do you manage your credit card debt after the holidays? What are some tips for starting the new year on the…
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Debt is a Clutter Problem - Episode 495
Merry Christmas from The Crushing Debt Podcast !! How much "stuff" does the average American home have? How many people utilize off-site storage for their…
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Moving Forward, Looking Back - Episode 494
What are your 2026 Resolutions? What are your 2026 Goals? What is the difference between a Resolution and a Goal? In this week's episode, Shawn & George flip…
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Looking Back, Moving Forward - Episode 493
As we near the end of 2025, how was this year for you? Personally? Professionally? What was some of the biggest financial news in 2025? What are you looking…
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Santa's Real Budget - Episode 492
What can you learn about budgeting from Santa's Holiday preparation? What lessons do the holiday bring? On this week's episode of The Crushing Debt Podcast…
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Gravy, Gratitude & Getting Out of Debt! - Episode 491
What Thanksgiving traditions do you have? Do you eat a big meal surrounded by family, a smaller meal with less people, or Thanksgiving is not really your…
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IRS Wins Again? - Episode 490
Do you know what taxes are dischargeable in bankruptcy and which are not? Do you owe Trust Fund Tax? What if you cannot pay it? On this week's episode of the…
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FORE! Ways Golf Can Teach You About Debt! - Episode 489
What lessons can you learn about selling from your kids? What lessons can you learn about debt from your kids? While we didn't get to participate in this…
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Who's More In Debt, You or Your Landlord - Episode 488
Who's in more debt, Landlord or Tenant? How can landlords reduce costs and increase the profitability of their rentals? How can a property manager increase…
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Financial Vampires - Episode 487
Happy Halloween! On October 31, do you give out candy? Do you turn your lights off and pretend not to be home? Do you go to Halloween parties? What "vampires"…
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Mom, Dad & My Credit Card Bill! - Episode 486
How are you handling the rising cost of health care for your parents? How can you talk to your mother & father about the rising costs of health care and senior…
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The Entrepreneur's Guide To More Free Time - Episode 485
When does an entrepreneur make time? How can an entrepreneur work 27 hours a day? How hard (or easy) is work-life balance? On this week's episode, Shawn &…
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The Real Reason Businesses Fail - Episode 484
What is the real reason 90% of businesses fail? What are some bookkeeping or CFO mistakes most business owners make that can tank your business? On this week's…
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Student Loan Solutions & Discharges - Episode 483
What is the test for discharging a student loan in bankruptcy? Is it even possible? Student loans are non-dischargeable, right? WRONG !! On this week's…
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What if I Can't Afford To Pay For My Kids' College? - Episode 482
Image someone, 54 years old with no savings and $90,000 in debt. How can that person admit to their kid that they cannot afford to pay for college? That is the…
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Building Financial Literacy for Vulnerable Communities - Episode 481
What is the Big Beautiful Bill, and why is it such a pivotal moment for financially vulnerable communities? What are the biggest gaps you see between how…
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No, You're Not Selling Grandma's House - Episode 480
With a reverse mortgage, can you retain title to your home? Are reverse mortgages insured or guaranteed? Do reverse mortgagaes have a maturity date? This…
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From Taxes To Treasure - Episode 479
What is the difference between a Tax Certificate and a Tax Deed? What is the investment opportunty in Tax Certificates and Tax Deeds? How do you get started?…
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From Allowance to Assets! - Episode 478
Do your kids have a paper route, or sell lemonade, or sell crafts they've made themselves? Did you? How can you help foster an entreprenurial mindset in your…