3185: What To Do When You Can’t Pay Your Bills by Michelle Schroeder-Gardner on Financial Roadmap

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🗓️ 21 June 2025

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3185: Michelle Schroeder-Gardner offers a practical and empowering roadmap for anyone overwhelmed by unpaid bills, emphasizing proactive steps like organizing finances, contacting creditors, and increasing income. Her guidance helps listeners reduce anxiety, avoid damaging financial consequences, and take control of their money with clarity and confidence. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.makingsenseofcents.com/2016/02/what-to-do-when-you-cant-pay-your-bills.html Quotes to ponder: "By facing the problem, you will be able to dig yourself out of debt, get rid of late bills, and have a better grasp of your financial situation." "You won’t know what they can do for you until you ask." "My recommendation for the best way to pay your past bills is to work on making more money." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:01.0	What to Do When You Can't Pay Your Bills by Michelle Schroeder Gardner of Making Sense of Sense.com.
1:08.5	Wondering what to do when you can't pay your bills can be a horrible feeling you may feel stressed
1:13.9	tired angry along with a thousand other emotions falling behind on your bills can also impact many
1:20.6	areas of your financial life it may lead to late fees interest charges high interest rates
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