Lynnette Khalfani-Cox | How to Bounce Back from Financial Setbacks

Written By Anne Pena

Welcome back to MONEYO2! If you’ve ever faced financial challenges—or are in one right now—this episode is essential listening. Today, I’m joined by Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, a renowned financial expert, author of 16 books, former Wall Street Journal reporter, and trusted voice featured on Dr. Phil, Oprah, CNN, and more.

Lynnette shares her candid and powerful journey of resilience, including how she overcame what she calls the “dreaded D’s” of financial setbacks. She opens up about battling overwhelming debt—over $100K in consumer debt and $40K in student loans—and navigating the challenges of downsizing after an unexpected job loss. From these personal trials, Lynnette developed practical strategies anyone can use to rebuild financial stability.

Her latest book, Bounce Back, captures these lessons and offers a comprehensive roadmap for financial recovery.

This episode is a strong reminder that no matter where you are financially today, there is always a path forward. Lynnette’s story shows that with the right mindset and strategies, you can recover—and come back even stronger.

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Listen to the full episode here.

Anne Pena
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