What is Long Story $hort?
Long Story $hort is a podcast about debt: how it happens, what it does to us, and how we can move past it.
By sharing stories and insights from financial experts and real people who have overcome debt, we hope to begin breaking down the stigma surrounding debt, and in turn making it easier for people to get the care and support they need and deserve.
If you're navigating your own debt story, have an interest in personal finance, or simply like listening to people sharing their wins, we hope you'll subscribe so you don't miss any future episodes.
Latest Episode
Season 4
- Episode 2: From $32K Debt to Over 800 Credit Score: Jessica's Financial Journey
- Episode 1: From Debt Nightmare to Financial Freedom: Nick’s $24K Payoff Journey with MMI
Season 3
- Episode 12: Season 3 Wrap Up With MMI Staff
- Episode 11: Everything You Need to Know About Student Loans
- Episode 10: Being in Debt While Earning Six Figures
- Episode 9: Why You Should Tackle Your Debt as Soon as Possible
- Episode 8: Navigating Life and Debt on a Tight Budget
- Episode 7: Navigating Debt With an Unpredictable Income
- Episode 6: The Importance of Educating the Next Generation About Debt
- Episode 5: How MMI Can Help You Negotiate With Your Creditors
- Episode 4: Living Within Your Means to Repay Debt
- Episode 3: Falling into Debt When Building a Home
- Episode 2: Financial Freedom Means Not Feeling Ashamed Anymore
- Episode 1: Working with MMI to Avoid Filing for Bankruptcy
Season 2
- Episode 12: Mechanics of a Debt Management Plan
- Episode 11: When Chasing Your Dream Career Means Falling into Debt
- Episode 10: How Behavior Builds Wealth
- Episode 9: Sharing the Care and Compassion of an MMI Counselor
- Episode 8: How Home Repairs Left Ilia in Over Her Head
- Episode 7: How MMI Taught Mike to Use Credit Wisely
- Episode 6: When Paige Was Overwhelmed, MMI Was Her Advocate
- Episode 5: How Annette Redefined Her Relationship with Money
- Episode 4: How Credit Counselors Served as a Guiding Light
- Episode 3: Making Necessary Sacrifices to Get to Her Dream Life
- Episode 2: How Dollar For is Helping People Crush Medical Debt
- Episode 1: How MMI Helped Jarred Tackle Unexpected Medical Debt
Season 1
- Episode 12: The Money Taboo
- Episode 11: Celebrating the Act of Showing Up for Yourself
- Episode 10: Making a Comeback with Military Reconnect
- Episode 9: Putting His Needs Before His Wants
- Episode 8: Going from "Just Making It" to "Owning It"
- Episode 7: Struggling with Debt? You're Not Alone
- Episode 6: Removing the Burden of Debt and Stress from Life
- Episode 5: Freedom from Debt Means Being Able to Think About the Future
- Episode 4: Recognizing the Difference Between Want and Need
- Episode 3: Moving from Passivity to Action to Overcome Debt
- Episode 2: How Emotional Wellbeing is Tied to Financial Health
- Episode 1: Getting Out of Credit Card Debt Starts with Asking for Help
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