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My Widowed Life

My Widowed Life

Written by: Palma Polesel
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 Palma Polesel is a mother of two wonderful daughters. Losing her husband compelled Palma to help others navigate life in the widowed communityCopyright © 2022 My Widowed Life Economics Personal Finance
Episodes
  • Preparing for the Unexpected: Building an Emergency Fund as a Widow/er (Ep. 9)

    Preparing for the Unexpected: Building an Emergency Fund as a Widow/er (Ep. 9)
    Jul 20 2023
    Are you prepared with a designated emergency fund? As a surviving spouse with responsibilities for both yourself and possibly your children, having a reliable safety net can make a world of difference. In this episode, Palma speaks with Richard Dri, a wealth advisor for the widowed community, to discuss how much you should be saving … Continue reading Preparing for the Unexpected: Building an Emergency Fund as a Widow/er (Ep. 9) →
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    31 mins
  • Widows/ers Essentials: Understanding Stocks, Bonds, ETFs, Mutual Funds and GICs

    Widows/ers Essentials: Understanding Stocks, Bonds, ETFs, Mutual Funds and GICs
    Jul 13 2023
    In this episode of My Widowed Life, Palma chats with Richard Dri a fellow member of the widow community and a financial planner. Together they discuss various investment options like stocks, bonds, GICs, and mutual funds and the importance of knowing your investment risk tolerance. They also share how easily undetectable scams have become, how … Continue reading Widows/ers Essentials: Understanding Stocks, Bonds, ETFs, Mutual Funds and GICs →
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    35 mins
  • Life After Loss: Widows/ers Navigating Higher Interest Rates, RRSPs, TFSAs, and How to Select a Beneficiary (Ep.7)

    Life After Loss: Widows/ers Navigating Higher Interest Rates, RRSPs, TFSAs, and How to Select a Beneficiary (Ep.7)
    Jul 6 2023
    What happens to the money in a bank account if the holder passes away?  In this episode of My Widowed Life, Palma speaks with Richard Dri, financial planner at Scotia McLeod about issues that can arise if bank accounts aren’t updated. Plus, gain insight into the current state of the Canadian economy and its effects.  … Continue reading Life After Loss: Widows/ers Navigating Higher Interest Rates, RRSPs, TFSAs, and How to Select a Beneficiary (Ep.7) →
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    34 mins
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