Death and Finances: How to (Financially) Prepare for Loss

BiggerPockets MoneyJan 10, 20221h 6m1.7K viewsScore 75
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intermediate
estate planning
financial preparedness
joint accounts
wills
financial anxiety
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Summary

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Learn crucial financial planning steps to prepare for the unexpected death of a spouse or partner. This episode emphasizes the importance of wills, joint accounts, and understanding financial access to minimize future burdens.

Key insights

  • Consider your home as part of your retirement fund, especially if it significantly reduces your housing costs.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Failing to name a beneficiary for a checking account can lead to complications and delays in accessing funds.

Tools & resources

  • Wealthsimpleservice

    Wealthsimple is an online platform that simplifies banking and investment.

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