61. For Spouses and Family: Taking Back Your Power With Gambling Debt

<p>When spouses and family members learn about a loved one's gambling problem, money issues come into the open.  Usually this involves debt and it feels overwhelming and emotional.  Typically, people don't know what to do.  There is often a reflex to step in and pay things off quickly.</p> <p>In this episode of Fold em: Help for Gambling Problems, we offer guidance for spouses, family members and the person who has gambled.  I'm joined by <a title= "Information about Margaret Johnson" href= "https://www.creditsolutions.ca/about/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Margaret Johnson</a>, who has thirty years experience helping people overcome debt.  She is the President of <a title="Solutions Credit Counselling Service website" href= "https://www.creditsolutions.ca/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Solutions Credit Counselling Service, Inc. </a> </p> <p>Listen in and hear about:</p> <ul> <li>First steps spouses and family can take after finding out about gambling debt</li> <li>How to move forward, whether you intend to stay in the relationship or separate</li> <li>How to get a clear picture of the financial situation, regain control of household finances and protect your financial security</li> <li>What to consider if you are thinking of using family finances to pay off gambling debt</li> </ul> <p>If you would like to read a summary of Margaret's key recommendations from this episode and learn more about addressing gambling debt, read the blog for this episode at <a title= "episode 61 blog" href= "https://www.gamblingproblemhelp.ca/blog-2/gambling-debt-help-for-spouses-and-family" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.gamblingproblemhelp.ca.</a></p> <p>If you would like to connect with <a title= "information about Margaret Johnson" href= "https://www.creditsolutions.ca/about/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Margaret Johnson</a>, reach out to her at <a title= "Solutions Credit Counselling Service website" href= "https://www.creditsolutions.ca/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Solutions Credit Counselling Service, Inc. </