Client & Graduate Exclusives
Real people. Real success. These stories show the heart behind the numbers — and the hope ahead.
We can’t address our work around financial wellness without touching on the inspiring stories of our clients and graduates.
These people, once stuck in crippling debt, stood up, did something about it, and are now models of holistic financial health. Many of them speak to how they learned to budget, save, and use credit wisely.
Now, their lives are incredibly bright and serve as an example of where you could be in the very near future.
Explore our content library of Client & Graduate Exclusives to learn what it’s like working with Beyond Finance and beyond …
Graduate Exclusive! Melissa L. Drives a New Car, Treats Her Sister, and Tells Others to Ask for Help
We interviewed Melissa — executive assistant, grandmother of eight, and hobbyist painter — to learn how little things added up to over $34,000 across 16 credit cards, and how one phone call to Beyond Finance ended her years of suffering in silence.
Graduate Exclusive! Diana N. Buys Her Own Condo, Plans Trips to National Parks, and Finally Feels Stable
We interviewed Diana — longtime professor, book club member, and knitter — to learn how she took on her debt in recovery, and how she went from deciding which groceries she could afford to moving into a condo of her own.
Graduate Exclusive! Matthew T. Takes Alaska Trip, Saves Up, and Starts Thinking About Homeownership
After a pandemic layoff left Matthew T. covering the basics on credit cards, he turned to Beyond Finance. Today he has a savings account again, an emergency stash, and a trip to Alaska behind him — and he’s saving for a house.
Graduate Exclusive! Maryann R. Trades Debt Stress for Travel Goals and a Retirement Plan
Learn how Maryann reclaimed her dignity from “crushing” debt and how she’s finally planning the retirement and travel she thought were impossible.
Client Exclusive: Masey H., Recovering From a Health Crisis With an Affordable Path Forward
For Masey, joining Beyond Finance was about making a responsible choice for her debt. That included a realistic path forward that was affordable and allowed her focus on her health and family.
Graduate Exclusive! Steve C. Reinvents Himself, Focuses on Family, and Dreams of Building a Mountain Home
We interviewed Steve — dad, marketing professional, and “paper nerd” — to find out how he navigated a series of “catastrophes” to find a supportive path toward financial peace.
Client Exclusive: Michele B., Finding Stability And Peace After Loss
After devastating loss and overwhelming debt, Michele B. found stability, support, and peace through Beyond Finance. Read her real client story.
Graduate Exclusive! Army Vet Gary C. Builds Savings for His Kids, Fishes the Gulf, and Feels “Tremendous Load” Lifted From His Shoulders
We interviewed Gary — Army vet, grandpa, and avid fisher — to find out about his journey and how life’s been since graduating from his Beyond Finance program last year.
Graduate Exclusive! Kayla S. Feels “Reborn Financially,” With Savings For Her Business, Plans for a New Car, and Quality Family Time
We interviewed Kayla — mom, kickboxer, and business owner — to find out about her journey and how life’s been since graduating from her Beyond Finance program.
Client Exclusive: Jordann M., A Librarian Finding Calm Beyond Credit Card Stress
A librarian shares how Beyond Finance helped her find calm and relief from credit card debt after years of paycheck-to-paycheck stress.