What to Do When You're Drowning in Debt with Leslie Tayne
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In this episode of Weird Finance, Paco talks to Leslie H Tayne about the daunting topic of being overwhelmed by debt. As a renowned expert in debt resolution and founder of her own law firm, Leslie shares her invaluable insights and advice on what to do when you find yourself drowning in debt, from identifying reputable debt settlement companies and avoiding scams to understanding the complexities of bankruptcy and federal student loans.
Leslie H. Tayne, Esq. (@LeslieHTayneEsq,@lesliehtayne) is an accomplished financial attorney and acclaimed author of "Life and Debt." With over two decades of experience, she founded Tayne Law Group, P.C. in 2001, focusing on innovative solutions for consumer and business debt challenges, avoiding bankruptcy. This effort established her as an expert, resulting in national and international client services. She has also shared her insights through notable media features and appearances on TV, radio, and podcasts.
Beyond her legal achievements, Leslie, a single parent, actively contributes to her community, serving on the boards of the Guide Dog Foundation and America's VetDogs. Leslie Tayne's impactful legal career, client dedication, and community contributions have solidified her as an esteemed figure in both the legal and consumer finance realms.
This episode also features The Economic Outlook with financial astrologer Susan Gidel. Susan, our resident economic cosmonaut, does what many humans have done before us for thousands of years: she looks to the stars to understand our economic present and predict our financial futures. For more guidance from Susan, sign up for her Red Letter Trading Days newsletter.
A special thanks to the talented and generous Ramsey Yount for producing, editing, and sound designing this episode.
Thank you to Andrew Howard and Ramsey Young for lending your voice for our special PSA.
The theme music was written and performed by Andrew Parker, Jenna Parker, and Paco de Leon.
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