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Combating Credit Cards & Unemployment — Shawn’s Story
“Debt isn’t a physical weight – It’s a mental one.”
Shawn served his country honorably, dedicating seven years to the U.S. Air Force. He trained for combat, led his unit through difficult missions, and built a life of discipline and service. When he retired, he expected to start the next chapter with his wife and two kids in Texas.
What he wasn’t expecting was the battle waiting for him back home. Within months of returning to civilian life, his financial stability began to unravel before his eyes, starting with the challenge of finding stable employment. Over the span of three years, Shawn was involved in a company-wide lockout, leaving him without income for 10 months. His next position secured him a higher salary but ultimately ended in layoffs.
Shawn and his family were quickly exhausting all resources including making the difficult decision to liquidate 401(k) accounts and relying on unemployment compensation.
“I was unemployed. We were barely scraping by. That’s when the credit card debt piled up.”
With bills mounting, interest rates climbing, and little financial support, Shawn felt trapped. He had always been the one others turned to for strength but now, he wasn’t sure where to turn.
“The debt came because we were trying to survive and trying to keep up— we never seemed to catch up”. Desperate not to default on any accounts or risk his credit, they scraped what they could to afford the minimum payments.
“Our only option was making minimum payments on credit cards and I know that is basically a death sentence. I tried debt consolidation loans through the bank, but I had too many accounts and they would not loan me the money.”
How Veteran Debt Assistance Helped
After searching for solutions, Shawn happened upon Veteran Debt Assistance, a program built exclusively for Veterans to help them reduce their monthly payments and break free from high-interest debt.
“I ended up getting a call– they offered me all these solutions with a breakdown. Veteran Debt Assistance was the turning point…”
With the partnership from Veteran Debt Assistance, Shawn was able to shed the enormous weight of $46,668 through debt consolidation enrollment1. Today, Shawn no longer worries about minimum payments controlling his future. Instead, he’s focused on what really matters: his family, his career, and the next steps in life.
“It’s a weight lifted. I have a path forward. When I was contacted they built a plan for me based on my current finances. We’re able to make these payments and also get a ton of money back during the month.”
Veterans Deserve Better
After selflessly serving your country, you deserve financial stability. Debt shouldn’t hold you back from the life you’ve fought to build. That’s why Veteran Debt Assistance is here to help YOU take back control.
If you’re struggling like Shawn was, see how much you could save – take the free 3-minute quiz now. Veterans deserve better.
1 Veteran customer was compensated for providing a testimonial, however opinions are his own. Typical veterans who enroll in a similar program could save $15,360 on $38,400 (before fees). We connect people with providers that could offer different programs, based on eligibility. This advertorial and website are not affiliated with the military or government in any capacity.