Tough Money Series with David Zapata: Part 2

In part two of the Tough Money series on the Wade Borth Podcast, Wade and guest David Zapata continue their exploration of building financial resilience by diving into debt strategies. They discuss how to evaluate your relationship with debt, classify it effectively, and make intentional decisions aligned with your values and goals. This episode provides practical insights for creating a thoughtful financial framework, whether you're managing personal or business finances. Don’t miss this engaging conversation, and stay tuned for part three, where they’ll explore liquidity and investments!

Episode Highlights 01:06 - Relationship and exercise analogy with money. 01:35 - Luck or strategic financial decisions. 03:32 - Change as a constant factor in financial management. 06:06 - Rethinking debt and financial education nuances. 08:03 - Understanding debt-to-income ratio (DTI). 10:02 - The importance of aligning spending with values. 12:57 - High-income earners and lifestyle financing challenges. 19:26 - Hierarchy and strategic use of debt. 23:33 - Becoming your financial auditor for better management.

Episode Resources

• Connect with Wade Borth
• https://www.sagewealthstrategy.com/
• wade@sagewealthstrategy.com
• Connect with David Zapata
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/bydavidazapata/