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Podcast: The Jesse Mecham Show
Episode: Should I Build My Savings or Get Rid of Debt?
Description: According to YouGov, one of the top resolutions for 2026 is saving more money. While Jesse has issues with the concept of "saving" money as he has discussed in previous podcasts, the intention is still clear -- people want to get to a more stable financial position, which (for most) means more cash in the bank and less debt. Jesse also points out that consumer debt continues to hit all time highs, which leads to his approach to the question: should I build my savings or pay off debt? Â Jesse urges folks to consider, why do t...