If you’re angry about money right now—good. You should be.

If you feel like you’re always behind, always stressed, and always paying more than you can afford… you’re not imagining things. The game is rigged. And you were never meant to win.

According to a recent report from Yahoo Finance, the average American household is now carrying more than $10,000 in credit card debt. Interest rates are soaring. And despite record profits for big banks and billionaires, regular folks are drowning just trying to keep the lights on.

This isn’t a lack of discipline. It’s exploitation. And it’s time to take control of your finances—because no one else will do it for you.

The Problem Isn’t You—It’s the System

The truth is, the system is set up to profit from your struggle. Every late fee, overdraft charge, and sky-high credit card interest rate is money flowing directly from your pocket to a multi-billion dollar corporation.

They want you just functional enough to keep making payments. Not thriving. Not debt-free. Just busy, tired, and afraid to look at your account balance.

It’s infuriating—and it’s meant to be.

Take Control of Your Finances—Before They Do

You won’t beat the banks at their own game. But you can stop playing by their rules.

You can take back control. You can take back your money. And you can build a financial life that works for you—not for the credit card companies.

Start Here:

• Use the free calculators at Matt’s Dad Says to see exactly where your money is going—and how fast you can get out of debt.
• Download tools and templates from the Tools and Budgets section to create a realistic plan.
• Sign up for regular support and honest strategies that help you take control of your finances, step-by-step.

And Read These, Too:

• Why Budgeting Matters
• The Cost of Being Broke
• Sustainable Living: It’s Not Just About the Planet
• The 50/30/20 Rule (What To Know)

You’re Not Alone—You’ve Just Been Lied To

You are not bad with money. You are not lazy. And, you are not a failure.

You’ve been stuck in a system that was designed to keep you overwhelmed and in debt. That ends today—if you want it to.

You don’t need permission, and you don’t need a raise to start. However, you do need a plan, a little support, and the belief that it’s okay to be mad about how we got here. Because that anger? That’s fuel.

Use it to take control of your finances—and finally build something better.