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Kish Townsend, founder of Start Smart Money

Kish Townsend · Founder

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This Week

The Psychology of the Spend: Why we hide from our bank statements

Financial wellness isn't just about math — it's about the stories we tell ourselves. This week we walk through a shame-free way to audit your lifestyle and start fresh.

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How we work together

Post-Bankruptcy Money Plan

Build a spending plan, establish emergency savings, manage monthly obligations, and reduce financial stress.

1:1 Planning

Credit Rebuilding Roadmap

Understand your credit reports, re-establish positive payment history, use credit responsibly, and track progress.

Step-by-Step Program

Accountability Coaching

Stay on track, build durable financial habits, and avoid repeating past mistakes with regular check-ins.

Ongoing Support

Watch on YouTube

From credit card hacks to bankruptcy recovery, join thousands of viewers learning to master their money on the Kish Talks Credit channel.

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Referral Partners

A trusted resource for clients after bankruptcy.

Start Smart Money helps discharged clients create a realistic budget, rebuild credit, develop healthy financial habits, and prepare for future goals — so attorneys, lenders, credit unions, coaches, and realtors have a trusted next step to refer clients to.

Bankruptcy Attorneys

Your work doesn't end at discharge — and neither does your client's need for guidance. Offer a trusted post-bankruptcy recovery plan beyond the filing.

Lenders & Loan Officers

When a loan application is declined, we help clients become financially stronger and future-loan ready through structured credit rebuilding.

Realtors & Credit Unions

Turn credit-challenged buyers and members into closed deals with a 6–12 month mortgage-ready plan.

Financial Coaches

Co-branded tools, referral commissions, and partnership discounts for clients recovering after bankruptcy.