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In this episode, Jim shares his harrowing story about how his son having his healthcare power of attorney set up changed the entire narrative of his ICU journey.

No one knows what life has in store for them, but if death occurs at the “wrong time,” aka when you aren't prepared, it may force a lifestyle change on the family that they aren't prepared for. What are things you may do to help alleviate future stressors on the family? Listen to this episode to hear more:

Your health can flip on a dime, and it may feel like a disaster when someone suddenly needs care, with no money or strategy in place to pay for it. Dementia, chronic illness, death of a spouse, old age, or other various unpredictable reasons may leave you needing long-term care, and if you're not prepared, it may cause issues for not only you but your spouse and children, too. Don't leave the future unknown – start your strategy now! Tune into this episode and share with a family member:

How much do you know about Hispanic Heritage Month? As we near the end of August, it's important to reflect on the history and significance of this cultural celebration. Learn more from the Smithsonian Institution: https://lnkd.in/gJZa94Tt

Women often don't feel as equally included in the finances as their husbands do, and statistically, women outlive men. With the swell of baby boomers on the rise, what problems could also arise? Let's not leave women behind. This episode shows how members in the industry are bringing forth change!

When you picture “long-term care,” do you think of a dirty hospital or a neglected care facility? Well, long-term care can mean... whatever you want it to mean! If you want to age in your home, long-term care funds can go towards that. If you want a nice, assisted living facility, you can do that too. What's the secret? Find out in this episode featuring Barb Provost and Maggie Nielsen from Purse Strings,

Women often don't feel like they are equally included in the financial discussions or decisions. Ladies, if you can relate, this episode is for you. Let's change the narrative together! Stop and listen to this episode now, then share with the women in your life.

Student loans may add a lot to the budget for many people, and with extreme inflation driving up the price of necessities like food, housing, gasoline, etc., you've got to be able to find relief somehow. This episode may help if you're feeling stuck and don't know your next steps. Listen with this link and forward to a friend – you never know who else may be struggling!

Kids going to college soon? If you're a parent about to cosign a student loan and something goes wrong, you may find yourself face to face with a lot of debt that you didn't account for. Make sure you're meeting with your financial professional ahead of time so you understand and devise a strategy together to help prepare for your kids going to college.

There's been a lot of political talk about student debts being cancelled. So... what's the 411 on that? This episode breaks down where we're at now and steps you may take if you're feeling overwhelmed by your student debt.