Beyond Finance graduate Greg M. next to graphic graduation hat and confetti

Graduate Exclusive! Greg M. Retires, Picks Up Golfing Again, and Rediscovers Quality of Life

ByStella Martin

We interviewed Greg to find out about his journey and how life’s been since graduating from Beyond Finance in October of 2024.

  • Debt Amount: $44,099
  • Started: May 2022
  • Graduated: October 2023

Can you tell us a bit about yourself?

I live in Abilene, Texas and I’m 63 years old and semi-retired — I say that, because I still work for a few hours a month! I have a background in municipal government, in public works. I’ve got two grown boys that live in Michigan and I’m dating on and off. 

What led you to reach out to Beyond Finance?

I went through a divorce and at the end of the day, and I got left with the credit card debt my ex had racked up. Within two months of all that, I was financially crippled.

I was beyond stressed — no pun intended!

It’s simple “quality of life” things, is what it is. It afforded me the ability to walk away from having to work.

What was your experience with us like?

I had a couple of calls before I went forward with Beyond Finance. Those calls went really well. The lady that I spoke to — she was really good. I felt a huge amount of relief. I was actually sort of energized.

After I paid off the first debt, it was amazing because it was such a relief.

I can’t say enough about you guys. You were really good to me.

How has your life changed since graduation?


I mean, I’m happier. It’s simple “quality of life” things, is what it is. It afforded me the ability to walk away from having to work. And my financial monthly cash flow is much better. 

I mean, there were things I just pushed away — I used to golf a lot and now I am picking that game back up and I’m enjoying it, you know? All the projects and all the little things around my house that I just put off — now I can do them.

I got myself a small dog and that’s given me a lot of joy!

Greg and his dog relax next to his pool.

I’m able to travel a little bit more — in fact, next week I’m going down to Port Arthur, then I’m going to go and visit another friend. We’re going to jump over to Mexico for a couple of days.

I mean, “lessons learned,” is the way I look at it. I’m never going to let myself get into credit card debt again. I’ve got four credit cards right now and I pay them off every month!

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