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Deal With Death By Celebrating Life

Deal With Death By Celebrating Life

FromRetirement Answer Man


Deal With Death By Celebrating Life

FromRetirement Answer Man

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Length:
34 minutes
Released:
Jun 23, 2014
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Deal with Death By Celebrating Life
Last week, I wrote about my sister's passing and her wish that her family have a "Celebration of Life" picnic (you can read it here).
In this podcast, I share my thoughts on my sister's choice and how you can do the same.
How to Overcome New Car Fever
New car fever is a difficult bug to beat. Everyday, driving, you window shop as you drive, imagining yourself in the car models you see whizz by. Once you're bitten, the fever typically ends in you in a shiny new car.

Remember your priorities
Detail your car at least every other month
Pay for a complete car wash once per week
Buy a some key accessories to refresh your cars look

A Useful App to Help You Identify Spending Habits
Once every two months you should track your spending habits with an app like Expensify to:

Create an opportunity to discuss spending habits
Reconcile your spending habits with your stated financial priorities
Identify wasteful spending habits
Keep you and your partner accountable to each other 

Resources Discuss

Storyline 2.0, by Donald Miller
Expensify
How to Budget
How My Sister's Death Became a Celebration of Life
Released:
Jun 23, 2014
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

A top retirement podcast. Roger Whitney, CFP®, CIMA®, CPWA®, RMA, AIF® guides you on how to actually do retirement well financially and personally. This retirement podcast isn't afraid to talk about the softer side of retirement. It will teach you how to retire with confidence. Two-time PLUTUS winner for best retirement podcast / blog and the 2019 winner for best financial planner blog. This retirement podcast covers how to create a paycheck, medicare, healthcare, Social Security, tax management in retirement as well as retirement travel and other non-financial issues you'll need to address to rock retirement. Retirement isn’t an age OR a financial number. It’s finding that balance between living well today and feeling confident about your retirement. It’s about gaining more freedom to pursue the life you want. Join the rock retirement community at www.rogerwhitney.com