Show Notes
Did you just get a settlement check and feel pressure to make big decisions fast?
Attorney Darrell Burrow sits down with Shavon Roman, Chief Money Strategist at Heal. Plan. Invest., to talk about what to do after a settlement or verdict payout, especially when life feels stressful and everyone has an opinion. Shavon’s message is simple and powerful: slow down, stabilize first, avoid fast big purchases, and build a plan that creates peace, not panic.
Shavon Roman is the Chief Money Strategist at Heal. Plan. Invest. She has worked in finance for 14 years, including more than a decade at a Fortune 100 investment firm, and now focuses on helping people make clear money decisions by combining practical strategy with the emotional side of money.
6 key takeaways
→ Rule one: deposit the check, let it clear, then do nothing for 7 days
→ Day 8 is for stabilization: catch up on the basics and get current on necessities before anything flashy
→ The fastest way people lose momentum is making big purchases too fast, especially cars and furniture
→ Use the bucket method for the first 90 days: Income, Access, Future
Recording Shavon and Darrell
→ Recovery is peace: when you lie down at night, can you breathe
→ Three moves anyone can start now: pay off high-interest credit cards, tighten risk protection, plan for your future with basics like a will.
If you have questions after an accident, do not guess your way through it. Talk with a professional. If you were injured and need a personal injury attorney to review your situation, contact Darrell Burrow and his team at Burrow & Associates.
If you want help building a calm plan for your money, search Heal Plan Invest to find Shavon Roman and her team online and on social platforms.
This episode is educational and not legal or financial advice.
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