Jayson Thornton, CFP is an award-winning Financial Advisor and host of Pocket Watching with JT, a financial advice podcast and YouTube channel. Below he answers a recent question from a subscriber: Michael from Michigan asks:  "I was just laid off due to my company shutting down operations during the government crisis. My monthly expenses are $4,000, and I have a severance package that will last about two months. I have $1,500 in my savings account and $15,000 in various high

Jayson Thornton, CFP is an award winning Financial Advisor and host of "Pocket Watching with JT" a financial advice podcast and YouTube channel. Below he answers a recent question from a subscriber: Lisa from Georgia asks:  "I'm scared, broke, and barely breaking even! I make $3,200 a month and my expenses are $3,000. I have $8,000 in high-interest credit card debt and only $150 in savings. I’m terrified of losing my SNAP benefits. What is the first thing I need to do?" JT: L