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Modern Wisdom · July 13, 2026 · 1h 56m

Why Everyone Is Drowning In Debt (and how to get out) - Caleb Hammer

Caleb Hammer

Caleb Hammer, a personal finance YouTuber, joins Chris to discuss the state of personal finance across generations. They explore whether it's genuinely harder to manage money today, the hidden costs of bankruptcy, and why Gen Z carries more debt than previous generations. Caleb argues that most financial problems are psychological, with lifestyle inflation being a bigger trap than rising prices. He also shares the one financial milestone that creates the most happiness and red flags to watch for when dating.

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The Trap of Lifestyle Inflation00:27:28
Caleb explains that lifestyle inflation—spending more as income rises—keeps people trapped in financial stress despite earning more.
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Financial Problems Are Psychological00:21:03
Caleb argues that personal finance is less about math and more about behavior and psychology.
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Highlights

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The Hidden Costs of Bankruptcy00:18:02
Caleb reveals the long-term consequences of filing for bankruptcy that are rarely discussed.
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Behavior Trumps Financial Knowledge00:44:26
Caleb argues that knowing what to do with money is useless without the behavior to follow through.
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The Financial Milestone That Brings the Most Happiness00:49:24
Caleb explains which financial milestone brings the most happiness.
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Misc

✧Caleb discusses receiving death threats for his financial advice content.
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