🧠 Welcome to IOU Therapy

Where Broken Budgets Get Better

If your wallet is in a panic, your credit score is in the basement, or you're just tired of pretending everything’s fine when it's not—you're in the right place.

IOU Therapy helps you understand debt, learn how credit repair works, and take clear steps toward financial breathing room—without shame, jargon, or overwhelm.

đŸ’„ Start With Clarity: Your First 30 Days of Credit Repair

A beginner-friendly checklist that shows you exactly what to focus on—and what to ignore—so you can stop guessing and start moving forward with confidence.

Debt Advice That Doesn’t Feel Like a Root Canal

You’ve heard it all before—
“Stop buying coffee.”
“Just budget better.”
“Build an emergency fund.”

Great in theory.
Useless when the bills are piling up and your paycheck is already spoken for.

At IOU Therapy, you’ll find real-world guidance you can actually follow, even when money is tight. The focus isn’t perfection—it’s progress.

Here, you’ll learn:

  • How to approach debt conversations without sounding desperate

  • What actually impacts your credit score (and what’s pure myth)

  • Smarter money habits that don’t feel like punishment

No lectures. Just clarity.

Learn How Credit Repair Really Works—Without the Headache

Credit repair can feel like a maze of fine print and conflicting advice. IOU Therapy cuts through the noise and explains the process in plain English.

You’ll learn:

  • What goes into an effective dispute letter (and what doesn’t)

  • How collections and late payments affect your credit—and what options exist

  • The tools and systems commonly used to track, build, and protect credit

No jargon.
No guilt trips.
No pretending it’s easy when it’s not.

đŸȘœStep-by-Step Help for Real-Life Money Problems

You don’t need a finance degree.
You need a clear plan that works—even if you’re starting from scratch.

IOU Therapy breaks things down step by step, helping you understand:

  • How to create a simple budget that doesn’t make you miserable

  • What to focus on when you’re behind on everything

  • How people move out of the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle over time

This isn’t about vague tips you’ll forget tomorrow.
It’s about clear next steps you can take today.

🚀 Ready to Start?

Pick a topic from the blog, grab a pen, and start mapping out your next move.

Because you don’t need perfect finances—you just need a clear plan that actually fits your life.

Meet Steve

Ever felt like your finances needed a therapist? So did I. From drowning in debt to rebuilding from the ground up, my story is proof that rock bottom isn’t the end—it’s the starting point. Read on to see how IOU Therapy was born.

Read My Story!

🧹 Maxed Out, Stressed Out, and Credit-Wrecked?
Here’s How IOU Therapy Helps You Make Sense of the Mess

My credit score is wrecked, and I feel stuck.

A low credit score doesn’t define you—it gives you a starting point. IOU Therapy helps you understand how credit scores work, what commonly drags them down, and what steps people typically take to improve them over time. The goal is to replace confusion with clarity, so you can make informed decisions moving forward.

I’m drowning in debt and have no idea where to start.

When everything feels urgent, the first problem is usually organization—not effort. IOU Therapy breaks down how people prioritize debts, evaluate options, and create a simple plan without needing a finance degree or complicated spreadsheets. One step at a time beats chaos every time.

I’m living paycheck to paycheck with nothing left over.

This is more common than most people admit. IOU Therapy focuses on realistic budgeting approaches designed for tight situations—not perfect scenarios. You’ll learn how people identify leaks, make small adjustments, and build breathing room gradually, even when money already feels spoken for.

I’ve made financial mistakes and feel ashamed.

Shame is one of the biggest barriers to progress. IOU Therapy explores the emotional side of money, sharing stories, perspectives, and practical reframes that help people move forward without judgment. The focus isn’t on the past—it’s on understanding what happened and choosing a better next step.

I’ve tried everything and nothing works for me.

Most financial advice assumes ideal conditions—steady income, extra cash, unlimited time. IOU Therapy is built around real-life constraints. The content focuses on explaining why certain approaches fail, what alternatives exist, and how people adapt strategies when they’re already behind or overwhelmed.

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IOU Therapy provides educational content only and does not offer legal, financial, or credit repair services. Some links on this site may direct readers to third-party websites, including credit repair services, where services may be offered separately. Readers are encouraged to do their own research and make decisions based on their individual situation.

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