# Struggling with Debt? Listen to this before you do anything

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Podcast: [Home Business Profits with Ray Higdon](https://stenobird.com/podcast/home-business-profits-with-ray-higdon-1436279)
Published: 2026-05-05T11:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

If debt is draining your finances, your relationships, and your peace of mind, this episode is for you. Ray Higdon sits down with debt relief expert Josh Valentine — a 14-year consumer finance veteran who has helped over 30,000 people resolve more than $1 billion in debt — for a no-fluff conversation about unsecured debt, why the banking system is designed to keep you in bondage, and what you can actually do about it. From credit card debt spiraling out of control to the compounding trap of minimum payments, Josh breaks down the biblical, financial, and practical dimensions of debt that most people never hear. In this session, Josh and Ray walk through how everyday people can legally reduce their monthly payments by $300–$800 or more, get a portion of their debt forgiven, and stop hemorrhaging money to interest — while protecting their credit score in the process. You'll hear a real client story from Jack, who lowered his monthly payment below what he was originally paying before enrolling in the program. Ray and Josh also cover the 1099 tax question, what debt settlement actually does to your credit, how to handle creditor calls, and why doing it yourself is rarely the smartest move. Whether you're $10,000 in or six figures under water, this episode opens the blinds on a system designed to keep you paying — and shows you there's a clear, structured path out. If you want to find out what you qualify for, book a free 10-minute call at HigdonGroup.com/ReduceNow. — 👉 HigdonGroup.com/Book 👉 Network Marketers for Jesus 👉 HigdonGroup.com/Channel 👉 BrotherUp.com Ray Higdon is a bestselling author of several books, a renowned inspirational speaker, earner of multiple seven figures in a multi-million dollar home-based business, and founder of the Higdon Group, a Fortune 5000 co…

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