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Have you ever checked your bank account and had a wave of anxiety come over you because your balance is nearing zero? Or maybe you had to decline a dinner invite because you can\u2019t afford it? Struggling to get your finances in order while managing expensive debt payments is exhausting and embarrassing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We recently chatted with Brendan S., a real client who knows that feeling well. Although he earns a great income and loves his job, high debt payments left him living paycheck to paycheck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Debt Amount: $23,439
Started: July 2023
Savings: $592 a month!*<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Meet Brendan: A Business Manager Who Needed a Financial Reset<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Brendan manages a small business in Charlotte, North Carolina. Like many working for a small business, he wears a lot of hats and is driven by a genuine passion for his work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Brendan Got Into Debt<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Brendan\u2019s relationship with debt began in his early twenties when he lived alone for the first time. He told us that trying to “fit in”<\/strong> with friends inspired him to buy “the coolest clothes or the latest watch” <\/strong>on credit.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Initially, he thought using a credit card would help him build good credit. Instead, that first $500 purchase marked the start of a long debt journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

High-Interest Meant His Debt Wasn\u2019t Getting Smaller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Eventually <\/strong>Brendan had about five credit cards, with minimum payments just under $1,000, yet made minimal progress on the principal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the time, Brendan was really embarrassed by his debt. Because he grew up in a family where good financial habits were valued, he felt he had to hide his situation from them and others he cared about. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I would put my $300 payment towards [my balance] and the interest was maybe $210. So, I barely made any headway with payments. I felt like I got stuck.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Turning Things Around With Beyond Finance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Brendan’s debt-free journey began when a radio advertisement piqued his interest in debt solutions. He quickly found Beyond Finance online and talked to a Consolidation Specialist on the phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The shame Brendan felt began to fade the moment he connected with a real person at Beyond Finance. To his surprise the conversation felt less like a formal call and more like talking with a friend who understood and wouldn\u2019t judge him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I’m so glad that I made that call. I really appreciated how we could speak as if we were friends! To actually have a real-time conversation with someone who not just understands where you were but where you can be is really life-changing.<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Brendan Cut His Eligible Monthly Payments in Half!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Working with Beyond Finance significantly reduced his monthly payments and financial anxiety. He went from paying $940 a month to $348 \u2014 a 62% decrease! These substantial savings have been a game-changer for his financial goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brendan’s Advice for Others: \u201cAsk for Help\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Brendan’s advice is simple: “Don\u2019t wait. Don’t hesitate to ask for help.” <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

He stresses that an initial call is empowering and connecting with someone who understands is a great way to ease your anxiety, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Beyond handles everything and it’s very streamlined. It\u2019s almost like having your hand held the whole way. It’s really not frightening.<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

An Exciting New Future for Brendan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Since starting his program, Brendan loves watching his progress in the app and his monthly savings allow him to work toward other goals, like growing his retirement account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best of all, this experience has reshaped his relationship with money. He now views it as a tool and feels confident going after big financial goals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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It’s helped me realize that money is a tool. I feel like I’m able to tackle different financial goals that I hadn’t previously thought about.<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

*A quick note about Brendan’s story: <\/strong>He\u2019s a real client who was compensated for taking the time to share his experience with us. Brendan saved 63% on his eligible monthly payments and his savings were calculated by subtracting his program payment from his self-reported payments or tradeline minimums on eligible accounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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