{"podcast":{"title":"Becoming Financially Confident","slug":"financially-confident-christian-773313","podcast_index_feed_id":773313,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/ask-ralph-podcast/","website_url":"http://www.becomingfinanciallyconfident.com/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/c17cbaaa-ac0e-40c1-abbe-52b5e2557b3f/BFC-Podcast-Cover-Final-v2.jpg","author":"Ralph V. Estep, Jr.","episode_count":1257,"summary":"Breaking Free from Financial Shame, one conversation at a time. Most money advice assumes you already know what you're doing. This show doesn't. Becoming Financially Confident is a live weekday show for people who want to get their financial life in order without being lectured, judged, or sold something. Host Ralph Estep Jr. is a Licensed Public Accountant with more than 30 years of experience sitting across the desk from real people and real businesses — the shoebox of receipts, the tax notice nobody wants to open, the budget that never quite balances. He has made his own expensive mistakes, and he talks about them openly. This is not a new voice. Ralph has published more than 1,200 episodes across eight seasons, earned national recognition for his work, and written nearly a thousand articles on money, taxes, technology, and small business. Becoming Financially Confident is the next chapter of that same show, in the same feed — sharper, live, and built around one idea: you are capable of figuring this out. Every show opens with Headlines: what happened in the money world, and why it matters to your money and not just somebody's portfolio. From there, the recurring segments inclu…","last_synced_at":"2026-09-16T10:17:43.701925+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/financially-confident-christian-773313"},"episode":{"title":"My Credit Card Balance Keeps Growing Even Though I Stopped Spending. How Do I Get Out?","slug":"my-credit-card-balance-keeps-growing-even-though-i-stopped-spending-how-do-i-get-out","published_at":"2026-07-29T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/financially-confident-christian-773313/my-credit-card-balance-keeps-growing-even-though-i-stopped-spending-how-do-i-get-out","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/financially-confident-christian-773313","url":"https://www.financiallyconfidentchristian.com/card-balance-keeps-growing","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/6627e2ca-18a7-4c15-9366-5a96e4f7f510.mp3","summary":"Feeling like your credit card balance is a stubborn weed that just won’t die? You're not imagining it, and trust me, it’s not your fault. Today, we’re diving into a listener's dilemma about how their card balance keeps climbing despite not spending a dime. My Credit Card Balance Keeps Growing Even Though I Stopped Spending. How Do I Get Out? We’re breaking down the pesky interest rates that are basically the villain of this financial tale, and I’m here to dish out some real solutions to help you escape the quicksand. So, grab a comfy seat, and let’s tackle this together! Read today's blog article Check out the full podcast episode here Ever feel like you're stuck in a financial black hole? You stop using your credit card, but somehow, the balance just keeps creeping up. Welcome to the frustrating world of credit card interest! We dig into a listener's plight, who’s been doing everything right—cutting up the card, making payments—but still feels like they're sinking in quicksand. It’s not just bad luck, my friends; it’s the sneaky little interest rates that are working against you. When your minimum payment is less than the interest accruing on your balance, you’re basically fighting a losing battle. But don’t worry! We've got some solid strategies to help you flip the script. From paying more than the minimum (always!) to tackling those pesky interest rates head-on, we lay out a game plan to help you regain control of your finances. While it may feel like you’re stuck forever, there’s always a light at the end of the tunnel. So grab a pen and take notes; this episode is packed with wisdom that can turn your financial frown upside down! Takeaways: Just because you stopped spending doesn't mean your credit card balance won't grow, it's all about that pesky interest, my f…","meta_description":"Feeling like your credit card balance is a stubborn weed that just won’t die? You're not imagining it, and trust me, it’s not your fault. 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