Gold Digger Keeps Destroying This Mans Life | Financial Audit
Caleb Hammer
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Video Summary
Amanda, 27, and Zach, 39, a couple from Colorado, appeared on "Financial Audit" to discuss their tumultuous four-month-old relationship and finances. Their relationship began with Amanda "kidnapping" Zach from a sober living facility just three days after meeting him. Zach, who had lost his truck, trailer, and tools and had been in jail for probation violations related to domestic violence, was struggling financially. Amanda, who also has a history of domestic violence, claims to be a "master budgeter" and now owns 50% of Zach's landscaping business, despite him being the sole owner when they met. Their financial situation is dire, with significant debt, including a payday loan with a 400% interest rate, and reliance on family for financial support. Both individuals have multiple children from previous relationships and have a history of violence, with Zach having two domestic violence charges against him and Amanda admitting to being charged with three. The couple plans to have another child together, despite their financial instability and history of conflict.
Short Highlights
- Amanda and Zach, a couple with a significant age gap and a history of domestic violence, are in a financially precarious situation.
- Their relationship began with Amanda "kidnapping" Zach from a sober living facility.
- Amanda claims to be a "master budgeter" and now owns 50% of Zach's landscaping business.
- The couple has substantial debt, including a payday loan with a 400% interest rate.
- Both individuals have multiple children and a history of domestic violence charges.
- Family members have provided significant financial support, including paying for rent and business tools.
- Despite their financial struggles, they plan to have another child together.
Key Details
The "Kidnapping" and Business Partnership [00:00:00]
- Amanda, 27, and Zach, 39, from Brighton, Colorado, are in a new relationship.
- Amanda "kidnapped" Zach from a sober living facility just three days after they met.
- Zach had lost his truck, trailer, and tools and had been in jail for probation violations related to domestic violence.
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"I kept telling him, I was like, you're gonna be my future husband, I'm gonna kidnap you, you're gonna come live with me."
Relationship and Business Dynamics [00:01:00]
- Amanda is now a 50% owner of Zach's landscaping business, which he started a year ago.
- Zach explains he was in jail for probation violations related to domestic violence.
- Amanda claims she is a "master budgeter" and better at budgeting than Zach.
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"I'm a master budgeter, like I'm better at you than budgeting."
Domestic Violence History [00:02:00]
- Zach has a domestic violence charge against him for elbowing and kicking his ex.
- Amanda admits to having multiple domestic violence charges against her exes.
- Both individuals express a nonchalant attitude towards their past violence.
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"He deserved it."
Relationship History and Application [00:03:00]
- Amanda applied for "Financial Audit" with her ex-husband before meeting Zach.
- She describes her previous relationships as being with men who had a lot of money.
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"I knew I didn't want to be with him, but his family had a lot of money."
Financial Control and Business Ownership [00:04:00]
- Amanda is a 50% owner of the business, but Zach takes 100% of the income.
- Amanda controls all the money and pays the bills, stating Zach failed when given control.
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"I told him he could either follow my rules, or he can be single."
Personal Backgrounds and Children [00:05:00]
- Amanda has three baby daddies and four children, aged 11, 3, 2, and 1.
- Zach has two children, aged 7 and 4, with one child living with him.
- Amanda expresses a desire to have more children.
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"It's my goal to have as many kids as I can."
Debt and Financial Management [00:06:00]
- Zach has an estimated $70,000 to $80,000 in debt, including a truck.
- Amanda has a credit union savings account with only $5.
- They are not setting aside money for taxes, relying on a child tax credit.
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"The IRS is going to come and f**k you guys, and I hope so."
Credit Card Overspending [00:07:00]
- Amanda's credit cards show overspending on gas, snacks, and meals.
- She admits to overdrafting for gas and paying fees.
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"I make the minimum payments until it gets like to $1 or $2 and then I overdraft it like $100 for gas again."
Family Support and Debt [00:08:00]
- Zach owes his dad $16,800 for a lawyer and Home Depot card used for business tools.
- Amanda owes her mom $5,000 for rent, which has not been fully repaid.
- Grandma has also paid for their rent.
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"She rescued you and put a roof over your head. But no, she didn't."
Business Funding and Future Plans [00:09:00]
- Zach's business is funded by his dad's Home Depot card.
- They plan to invest in a utility trailer and a dump trailer for the business.
- They are considering a payday loan with a 400% interest rate for a truck down payment.
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"I'm going to- What are we doing here?"
Payday Loans and High Interest Debt [00:10:00]
- Amanda took out a payday loan with a 400% interest rate for a truck down payment.
- She also has a Spotloan with a 700% interest rate, which her dad paid off.
- Zach has multiple bonds and protection order violations, leading to significant debt.
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"You have a payday loan. You have kids to feed."
Truck Financing and Debt [00:11:00]
- Zach financed a $30,000 truck, but it's unclear if he's making payments.
- The truck has an 18% interest rate, with a $499 monthly payment.
- The truck is at risk of repossession due to their financial situation.
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"This will be repoed. I promise you."
Business Income and Expenses [00:12:00]
- Zach's landscaping business income fluctuates, especially in winter.
- Amanda has a side job doing AI training, earning $28-$50 per hour.
- They are considering hiring a part-time laborer for the business.
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"You make way more money doing his landscaping than I do on that job."
Relationship Dynamics and Control [00:13:00]
- Amanda admits she wants full control of everything in the relationship and business.
- Zach feels a lack of security, knowing Amanda could kick him out at any time.
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"You don't deserve security."
Child Support and Financial Obligations [00:14:00]
- Zach owes significant back child support for both his children.
- Monthly child support payments are $400 for the 7-year-old and $1100 for the 11-year-old.
- He has made inconsistent payments and is facing collections.
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"Back child support, that's bad father."
Financial Audit Score and Conclusion [00:15:00]
- Their Hammer Financial Score is extremely low: 0.5 out of 10.
- Key areas like spending, debt, emergency fund, and retirement are rated zero.
- The host plans to call Zach's dad to discuss the family's financial involvement.
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"You are a failure in every aspect of life other than reproduction... You are nothing."