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The Schrute Buck – Is Still Motivating

April 3, 2025 No Comments

This entry is part 7 of 10 in the series Improving Wellness.

Why We Built Dealing With Debt (And How Schrute Bucks Became Part of the Story) Dealing With Debt was born from one simple belief: we’re failing to teach our youth the life skills they need most—especially when it comes to managing money. I started this company with a clear purpose: to help people. Financial education, once a cornerstone of preparing young adults for the real world, has all but disappeared from our schools. And without…

Your Digital Footprint

March 27, 2025 1 Comment

This entry is part 1 of 1 in the series Your Digital Footprint.

The Online You That Employers, Colleagues, Clients, Landlords, and Lenders See A unique name is a blessing and a curse. It makes you stand out—but it also means that the good, the bad, and the ugly about you float to the top of search engine results. Your digital footprint is how search engines see you, and it matters more than ever. The first thing an employer does after reviewing your resume? A Google search. The…

The Connection Between Debt and Stress

March 26, 2025 1 Comment

This entry is part 1 of 10 in the series Improving Wellness.

Debt and Stress: Understanding the Connection Financial strain can feel like a heavy burden—not just on your budget, but on your body and mind. At Dealing With Debt, we know that money stress is more than just a number. It’s something that affects your health, your relationships, and your overall well-being. That’s why addressing debt means more than crunching numbers. It means understanding how stress shows up—and learning how to manage it with intention. How…

First Impressions: Beyond The Workplace

February 2, 2025 No Comments

This entry is part 3 of 10 in the series Improving Wellness.

The Power of First Impressions: At Work, At Home, and Everywhere in Between We tend to think of first impressions as something that matters in job interviews or sales pitches. But the truth is—they’re everywhere. The first five minutes you spend with someone can shape their entire perception of you, whether it’s your boss… your kid’s soccer coach… or a neighbor across the fence. In a fast-moving world, people often decide who we are before…

Quick Fixes to Alleviate Financial Stress

January 26, 2025 1 Comment

This entry is part 2 of 10 in the series Improving Wellness.

Quick Fixes for Financial Stress: Simple Strategies That Help When bills pile up and money feels tight, it’s not just your budget that suffers—your body and mind feel the pressure, too. At Dealing With Debt, we understand that financial stress has a way of sneaking into every part of daily life. While long-term solutions are key, sometimes what you need most is a quick way to ease the tension right now. Here are a few…