No matter what kind of insurance he has, the expense for cancer and all the tests that go on is massive.
There may be an opening in the next months for a radio or TV gig and may want to jump now than never.
As far as 168K, if he lived here in San Diego and wanted to buy a home, his wife would have to work also as he wouldn’t qualify.
One reason I rent a 1 bdrm apt.
It a shame 168K can’t buy doodle in San Diego. Here in Texas it a handsome salary.