When Life Changes Without Warning—Will You Be Ready?

In my years of guiding clients through financial planning, one truth keeps showing up: life rarely warns us before it changes.

Accidents. Illness. Job loss. Unexpected bills. Sudden loss of a loved one.

I’ve sat with people who had plans—good ones—but still found themselves unprepared when the unexpected struck. Not because they didn’t care, but because they didn’t ask the right questions soon enough.

That’s why I created this list of 30 powerful, practical questions—the same ones I often ask my clients. These aren’t just financial questions. They’re life questions. Questions that, if answered honestly and acted on, could be the difference between stress and security.

This isn’t to scare you—it’s to empower you. If you’re not ready today, that’s okay. But let’s start preparing now.

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30 Questions to Test Your Readiness for Life’s “What Ifs”

1. If you lost your job today, how long could you keep paying your bills?

2. Do you have an emergency fund that covers at least 3–6 months of expenses?

3. If you got sick and couldn’t work, how would your income be replaced?

4. Do you have health and critical illness coverage?

5. Who would financially suffer if something happened to you?

6. Do you have life insurance—and is it enough?

7. Have you reviewed or updated your policies in the last 12 months?

8. Do your loved ones know where to find your financial documents?

9. Are your dependents protected in case of your absence?

10. If your home or car gets damaged, do you have the coverage to repair or replace it?

11. Can you handle a sudden major expense without borrowing?

12. Do you understand the difference between insurance and investment?

13. Do you know the terms of your insurance plan?

14. Are you protected from medical bills that go beyond HMO limits?

15. Have you prepared a will or estate plan?

16. Do you have a backup income stream?

17. Is your current lifestyle sustainable on one income?

18. Are you emotionally prepared for a financial emergency?

19. If your child needed urgent hospitalization, could you afford it?

20. Have you insured both breadwinners in your household?

21. If you died today, could your family continue the life they live now?

22. Have you been putting off financial planning “until later”?

23. Are you sure your financial decisions today won’t become regrets tomorrow?

24. Is your insurance enough to pay off debts and leave something behind?

25. Have you taught your children basic money skills?

26. If you suddenly couldn’t work for a year, would your family be okay?

27. Are you saving for retirement—or just hoping for the best?

28. Are your insurance premiums up to date?

29. Are you covered for both death and disability?

30. What’s stopping you from reviewing or starting a plan today?

Final Words:

Preparedness is peace of mind. It’s not just about protecting money—it’s about protecting yourself, your family, and the future you’ve worked hard for.

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Are you really prepared for the unexpected?

Most people think they are—until life proves otherwise.

What if you lost your job tomorrow? Got sick? Faced a major expense?

I created 30 questions to help you find out how ready you truly are—and why it matters right now.

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