Real Stories Ep 46: Matt and Kendal Face Bankruptcy, Find Resilience

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Early in their marriage, Matt and Kendal found themselves at a financial crossroads. Both entered their relationship with children from previous marriages and past bankruptcies. Together, they sought the guidance of GreenPath, creating a strategy to tackle their debt and build sustainable financial habits to carry them into their future.

Matt and Kendal’s story is one of resiliency and making money meet your needs. Tune in to learn about their creative approach and consider how their narrative can inspire your own path to fulfillment.

Key Moments

2:28 Matt and Kendal explain how their families came together. 

3:25 A conversation at a gas station becomes a turning point. 

5:54 They discuss their earlier bankruptcies, including Kendal’s accumulating medical debt.  

8:38 They talk about how they stretched their budget to put enough food on the table. 

12:26 Matt and Kendal figure out how to automate their finances. 

16:44 Opening the mail becomes an adventure. 

18:33 They discover that they’re not alone. 

19:24 Matt and Kendal receive some really good news. 

21:43 They are finally able to explore home improvements to accommodate their special needs son. 

24:48 Kendal has anxiety over giving up control of their debt repayment. 

30:21 Our co-hosts share some practical tips based on today’s story.