Real Talk with Life After Grief Chris

By: Christopher Dale
  • Summary

  • "Helping those in grief (and the advisors who support them) navigate financial matters."In 2008, at the peak of the recession, I lost my mother to cancer in August and my father to a broken heart in November. In 2010, my grandmother passed away after a stroke. Then a heart wrenching experience in 2012 of losing my oldest child.I became a financial planner in 2003 during the process of helping my parents in their declining health. In 2011, three years after my parents passed, I became a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ to better help families in need. In 2021, I became a Certified Financial Transitionist® to complete my personal and professional experience with formal education and scientific theory. My personal experiences and knowledge of grief and loss of loved ones helps me to understand and assist families enduring similar situations. I’ve helped over 400 families navigate many financial issues and life circumstances such as grieving loss of loved ones.
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Episodes
  • How I Reclaimed My Identity: A Tale of Trust and Persistence
    Nov 20 2024

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    Ever had your personal data compromised? I did, and it was a lesson I never saw coming. Hear the full story on how I navigated this nightmare.


    Understanding the Breach: A Personal Account

    In today's digital age, the amount of personal information that's vulnerable to breaches is overwhelming. I recently experienced a security breach that laid bare the fragility of our digital footprints. These individuals, whoever they were, managed to acquire sensitive information about my wife and me. They had everything—our social security numbers, driver's license numbers, addresses, birthdays, and possibly more data we haven't even discovered yet.

    Navigating the Unfamiliar Terrain of Identity Recovery

    The ordeal of reclaiming our identities was far from a straightforward process. It introduced us to a world we never thought we'd have to navigate. The path to resolution was fraught with frustration and learning. On a personal level, the task became a huge learning curve that required around eight to ten painstaking hours to reach a semblance of normalcy. Despite the time commitment, and the stress, the battle to rectify the situation was one worth fighting.

    Lessons Learned and Moving Forward

    Going through such an experience leaves you changed. It teaches the importance of vigilance, reinforces the value of trust, and reminds you not to take your personal security for granted. The road to recovery from a security breach isn't just about fixing mistakes—it's about guarding against them happening again. As we move forward, stronger and wiser, we remain committed to protecting our personal information.

    #DataBreach #IdentityTheft





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    10 mins
  • The Grief Train with Marinda Freeman
    Nov 13 2024

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    In today's episode I interview Marinda Freeman. Marinda is an awe-inspiring widow, whom I met by chance while speaking at a conference earlier this year. We talk about her journey through widowhood. Marinda's inspiration has come through a book which she authored called "The Grief Train". She ties in her experiences as a widow to those of many other widows in their plight to a new, normal life. Marinda was truly an inspiration to have on the podcast. I have included her contact information as well as a link to her fabulous book. I have read Marinda's book and truly enjoyed her willingness to open up about what it feels like to go through the arduous journey of becoming a widow.

    The Grief Train Book

    www.marindafreeman.com

    marinda@marindafreeman.com

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    #widows #widowhood #financialplanning

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    27 mins
  • Ultimate Financial Hacks for Young Adults and Families
    Nov 6 2024

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    Ultimate Financial Hacks for Young Adults and Families

    In this episode of Real Talk with Life After Grief Chris, I share valuable financial hacks suitable for young adults, young parents, and anyone looking to make prudent financial decisions. I provide practical tips on buying and selling vehicles, understanding the car loan process, the importance of good credit when buying a home, leveraging pawn shops for electronics and jewelry, and the benefits of estate sales and grocery shopping strategies. I also explains the impact of these financial strategies on long-term savings and achieving financial stability.

    1. Discover the secret to avoiding car depreciation and pricey gap insurance with my top financial hacks for buying a vehicle. Check out the new episode now! #SmartBuying #FinancialWisdom
    2. 🏠 Diving into the world of real estate? Start by understanding how your credit score impacts your mortgage payments. Get all the details in my latest podcast! #RealEstateTips #CreditScoreMatters
    3. 📱✨ Pawn shops aren't just for treasures! Learn how I snagged great deals on electronics for my kids. Discover more financial tips on the newest episode! #BudgetBuys #PawnShopFinds
    4. 🛒🍽️ Save on groceries and cut out unnecessary expenses! Listen to my latest episode for insider tips on keeping food costs in check. #GrocerySavings #FrugalLiving
    5. 🎁💳 Make holiday shopping a breeze with smart credit card rewards! Learn how this financial hack can fill your pockets in the newest episode. #CreditCardHacks #HolidaySavings
    6. 🏡💡 Turning estate sales into savings! From TVs to tools, learn how to score big on household items in my latest podcast. #EstateSaleSuccess #HomeSavings
    7. 🚲 Find out how I scored two high-quality bikes for my sons for just $150! Tune in to hear more fantastic financial hacks in the latest episode! #CyclingDeals #ParentingOnABudget
    8. 🔍 Are you looking to save money and still enjoy the finer things in life? Don't miss my new episode on financial hacks that keep luxury within budget! #AffordableLuxury #MoneySmart
    9. 🍴👉 Tired of spending too much on eating out? Discover how cooking at home can be a major money saver! Check out the latest episode now! #EatSmart #HomeCookingWins


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    28 mins

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