Today we're going to be taking about being financially prepared for life events. This is important because it's so easy to make progress with your finances, only to have the rug pulled out from under your feet by something unexpected. Or even something that IS expected… Shownotes: https://meaningfulmoney.tv/YC3 Everything You Need To Know 03:00 Life events – like what? 03:55 Marriage 04:43 Having a Child 05:09 Buying a Home 05:24 Career Advancement 06:02 Starting a Business 07:47 Receiving an Inheritance 08:44 Job Loss or Career Change 09:10 Divorce or Separation 10:04 Serious Illness or Disability 10:41 Death of a Family Member 11:36 Caring for Aging Parents 12:25 Children's Education Costs 12:53 Relocation 13:45 Retirement 14:14 Unexpected Large Expenses 15:15 Being prepared means mastering the 3F's – Foundation, Forward-looking, Flexibility. Everything You Need To Do 17:03 Foundation – Emergency fund, workplace benefits and personal insurance. LifeSearch - affiliate agreement. 28:38 Forward-looking – consider what may happen and what is likely to happen. 43:02 Flexible – keep things flexible so that we can be able to make changes as needed. 51:47 If big events happen – take your time, seek help. 53:35 Podcast Review

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