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6 Things to Do If Financial Disaster Strikes
If a financial disaster hits you, what’s the first thing you should do?
When disaster strikes—whether it’s divorce, job loss, or a medical emergency—panic won’t pay the bills. This episode outlines six powerful steps to help you regain control, protect what matters, and rebuild smarter than before. With honesty and real-world advice, you’ll learn how to turn a financial crisis into a comeback story.
Topics Ben Matthews explores in this episode:
(1:21) How to face your financial reality by tracking every dollar of debt, income, and expense.
(3:05) How to reset your goals after a life change and create a solo budget that fits your new normal.
(4:52) How to secure essentials like food, shelter, and bank access before focusing on anything else.
(6:31) How to make a debt plan that prioritizes survival and teaches you how to rebuild momentum.
(9:56) Why getting professional backup—lawyers, advisors, or counselors—can prevent years of financial damage.
(12:17) How to start fresh with the right support system and a realistic recovery plan.
Learn more: https://debtsucks.info
Talk with Ben Matthews: 803-799-1700
Subscribe to the Debt Sucks Podcast!
Apple: https://apple.co/3Fz2vXE
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5vTVtMFd6BlbeA5gqTQW9i
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DebtSucksPod
Facebook: https://facebook.com/debtsuxspod
Instagram: https://instagram.com/debtsuckspod
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@debtsuckspod
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The Debt Sucks Podcast is your fun, no-BS approach to debt relief. Say goodbye to stress, shame, and debt. Hosted by consumer bankruptcy attorney Ben Matthews, this is your weekly dose of real, relatable advice on crushing debt. If you’re dealing with mounting bills or sick of living paycheck to paycheck, we’re here to help you take control of your finances and find your way out.
This episode was produced by Story On Media: https://www.storyon.co/
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By Ben MatthewsIf a financial disaster hits you, what’s the first thing you should do?
When disaster strikes—whether it’s divorce, job loss, or a medical emergency—panic won’t pay the bills. This episode outlines six powerful steps to help you regain control, protect what matters, and rebuild smarter than before. With honesty and real-world advice, you’ll learn how to turn a financial crisis into a comeback story.
Topics Ben Matthews explores in this episode:
(1:21) How to face your financial reality by tracking every dollar of debt, income, and expense.
(3:05) How to reset your goals after a life change and create a solo budget that fits your new normal.
(4:52) How to secure essentials like food, shelter, and bank access before focusing on anything else.
(6:31) How to make a debt plan that prioritizes survival and teaches you how to rebuild momentum.
(9:56) Why getting professional backup—lawyers, advisors, or counselors—can prevent years of financial damage.
(12:17) How to start fresh with the right support system and a realistic recovery plan.
Learn more: https://debtsucks.info
Talk with Ben Matthews: 803-799-1700
Subscribe to the Debt Sucks Podcast!
Apple: https://apple.co/3Fz2vXE
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5vTVtMFd6BlbeA5gqTQW9i
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DebtSucksPod
Facebook: https://facebook.com/debtsuxspod
Instagram: https://instagram.com/debtsuckspod
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@debtsuckspod
X: https://x.com/debtsuckspod
The Debt Sucks Podcast is your fun, no-BS approach to debt relief. Say goodbye to stress, shame, and debt. Hosted by consumer bankruptcy attorney Ben Matthews, this is your weekly dose of real, relatable advice on crushing debt. If you’re dealing with mounting bills or sick of living paycheck to paycheck, we’re here to help you take control of your finances and find your way out.
This episode was produced by Story On Media: https://www.storyon.co/