2024's Best Stocking Stuffer: Financial Freedom

12/12/2024 18 min
2024's Best Stocking Stuffer: Financial Freedom

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Episode Synopsis

It’s hard to believe the holiday season is here! While you’re stuffing stockings for your loved ones, don’t forget to stuff your own financial stocking with tips that can bring you closer to a secure retirement. Today, we’re unwrapping 10 bite-sized, actionable ideas to help you save smarter, invest better, and plan for the future you deserve. Here are the points we discuss in today’s show:  0:00 – Intro 1:40 – Maxing out your retirement contributions 3:39 – Diversifying your investments 5:42 – Reviewing your Social Security strategy 6:24 – Consolidating old retirement accounts 7:59 – Revisiting your estate plan 9:07 – Boosting your emergency fund 10:30 – Scheduling a financial checkup 11:23 – Considering Roth conversions 13:39 – Automating bill payments and savings contributions 15:08 – Reviewing your insurance coverage gaps or overlap   Resources for this episode: Donna’s book, A Guide to Widowhood + other resources https://www.donnajeankendrick.com/a-guide-for-widowhood Get additional financial information: https://sephtonfinancial.com/podcasts/ Check out the video version of the podcast: Sephton Financial - YouTube

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