Adulting & Afraid

Deborah Criddle
  • 5.0 (4)
  • Education
  • Weekly Series

Welcome to Adulting and Afraid, the podcast that helps you figure out life one real conversation at a time. Hosted by Deborah, the Mortgage Queen, this show connects young adults with professionals and community leaders who share the lessons, tips, and experiences you didn’t get in school.Whether it’s money, careers, housing, relationships, or just learning how to handle adulthood, we’re here to make the scary parts feel possible, and even exciting. Because adulting doesn’t have to be perfect… it just has to start. You can be an adult, and not be afraid! 

  1. Episode 1

    Introduction to Adulting & Afraid

    Welcome to Adulthood!  Now what the heck are you supposed to do? Welcome to the best guide you can subscribe to.  We will go through all aspects of being a successful adult. From establishing credit, filing taxes, investing in real estate and other investments, we will have it all!  This is not going to be a dry or boring lecture. I promise you will be thoroughly entertained because Deborah Criddle does not do anything boring!

    2 min

  2. Episode 2

    What is a credit report and why the crap do I need it?

    Let's go through a basic rundown of what a credit report is and why we need it!

    9 min

  3. Episode 3

    How to start a credit report? Non Traditionally

    Pay your own bills fool! Let's create a path and habit of paying bills so you are READY for credit.

    13 min

  4. Episode 4

    Establishing Credit- REVOLVING/CREDIT CARD

    Set some money aside people!  Be ready to jump in the credit world and pony up some of your OWN funds!  Let's get this credit show ON THE ROAD!

    13 min

  5. Episode 5

    Credit Scores- Let's get FROZEN!

    Now we have a credit going, let's protect the credit score and our IDENTITY!

    10 min

  6. Episode 7

    For the love of STUDENT LOANS

    Confessions from this lady.... I HATE STUDENT LOANS, but they are sometimes necessary.  Let's do this student loan thing RIGHT!!!

    13 min

  7. Episode 8

    I show 700 you show 620, WHY ARE THERE DIFFERENT CREDIT SCORES!

    So dumb!  I hate the fact that there are different scoring models with the same companies doing the same thing, well kind of.  Learn a little history lesson, super fast about how scores came about and some differences.  Don't skip this.  It might light a fire under you with my challenge!

    13 min

  8. Episode 9

    Installment Loans- Chill dude! You don't need that BRAND NEW CAR!

    Yes, we all need wheels and we all want that new dirtbike.... Slow down turbo and make sure you understand how important it is to do installment loans right!

    13 min
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Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
4 Ratings

About

Welcome to Adulting and Afraid, the podcast that helps you figure out life one real conversation at a time. Hosted by Deborah, the Mortgage Queen, this show connects young adults with professionals and community leaders who share the lessons, tips, and experiences you didn’t get in school.Whether it’s money, careers, housing, relationships, or just learning how to handle adulthood, we’re here to make the scary parts feel possible, and even exciting. Because adulting doesn’t have to be perfect… it just has to start. You can be an adult, and not be afraid! 

Information

  • Creator
    Deborah Criddle
  • Episodes
    32
  • Seasons
    1
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Adulting & Afraid
  • Show Website
    Adulting & Afraid