How do you rebuild your finances after gambling addiction? Quitting gambling stops the bets, but the debt, credit card balances, and bills are still there.

In this episode of The Last Bet, Ryan Stewart shares how he started facing his gambling debt: calling creditors, stepping away from credit cards, prioritizing his mortgage, and learning to spend only what he actually had.

We cover:

• Facing your finances and getting the real numbers in front of you.
• Asking creditors about hardship programs and affordable payment arrangements.
• Protecting essential expenses while cutting unnecessary bills.
• Breaking the cycle of paying off debt while borrowing more.
• Recognizing when financial counseling and gambling recovery support are needed.

You don’t have to fix your entire financial life in one day. But you can start making different decisions today.

What’s one money habit you’re rebuilding in recovery? Share in the comments. No dollar amounts needed.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
00:12 Welcome to The Last Bet and community resources
01:00 Facing the debt after quitting gambling
02:35 Calling creditors and discussing payment options
04:58 Debt verification and stepping away from credit cards
07:27 Prioritizing essentials and cutting expenses
09:47 Five steps toward financial stability
12:09 Resources and recovery support

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RESOURCES MENTIONED
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: https://www.consumerfinance.gov
Federal Trade Commission: https://consumer.ftc.gov

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