When Life Happens: Up in Smoke

Money Talks: When Life Happens

Up in Smoke: What Losing Your Home to Fire Really Costs

This episode dives into the aftermath of a neighborhood house fire that left a family without their home, but not without hope. We unpack the emotional, logistical, and financial fallout of one night gone horribly wrong, and how the right planning made recovery possible. You’ll hear from the people who lived it, the professionals who showed up, and the experts who helped rebuild.

This is a quarterly special edition of the "Henssler Money Talks" podcast, titled "When Life Happens." Each episode unpacks real-life events with financial implications, sharing personal stories and expert guidance.

Henssler Money Talks — September 13, 2025  |  Season 39, Episode 37

Timestamps and Chapters

• 0:00:   The Night It Happened
• 10:11:   The Emotional Toll
• 17:30:   Fireman’s Point of View
• 20:33:   Calling the Insurance Company
• 33:27:   Rebuilding and Insuring Your House and Belongings
• 42:45:   Safeguarding Your House and Home Inventory
• 50:55:   Selecting a Home Insurance Company
• 1:04:46:   Fireproof Safes
• 1:11:33:   Moving Forward

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Chapters

• 0:00 The Night It Happened
• 10:11 The Emotional Toll
• 16:35 Fireman’s Point of View
• 19:37 Calling the Insurance Company
• 32:31 Rebuilding and Insuring Your House and Belongings
• 41:49 Safeguarding Your House and Home Inventory
• 49:59 Selecting a Home Insurance Company
• 1:03:50 Fireproof Safes
• 1:10:36 Moving Forward