My Boyfriend’s Secret Debt + Should We Use Our Savings to Pay Off His Business Debt?
Podcast:She's On The Money Published On: Thu May 14 2026 Description: Sometimes being nosey pays off. Other times, it reveals that your partner hasn’t paid off their $40k credit card debt. Stressy and a little scandalous, this week’s episode of Friday Drinks covers a Money Dilemma about whether a listener should use their reno savings to help pay off her partner’s business debt. All $140,000 of it. And, is debt worse if it’s a secret? This week’s DM comes from a listener who stumbled across something they wish they hadn’t… their boyfriend’s secret $40k credit card debt. We tackle the question of confronting a partner when they’ve hidden something from you. Whether you’ve done the snooping or you’re the one in debt, this episode is all about tackling financial hurdles as a couple, one conversation at a time. PAY IT DOWN: Debt doesn’t have to rule your life. Here’s a playlist dedicated to paying it down. (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/02sw2NObvt18jd0ayvIHn3?si=IiGL0k__TQinry6vjofVeA) WANT VICTORIA’S BUDGETING SYSTEM?: Master your money here (shesonthemoney.com/the-money-masterclass) NEW HERE? Join our Facebook Group (Search for: ShesontheMoneyAUS) AKA the ultimate support network for money advice and inspiration. Ask questions, share tips, and celebrate your wins with a like-minded crew of 300,000+.And follow us on Instagram @shesonthemoneyaus for Q&As, bite-sized tips, daily money inspo... and relatable money memes that just get you. Acknowledgement of Country By Nartarsha Bamblett aka Queen Acknowledgements (queenacknowledgements.com)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.