{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"2024's Best Stocking Stuffer: Financial Freedom","description":"It\u2019s hard to believe the holiday season is here! While you\u2019re stuffing stockings for your loved ones, don\u2019t forget to stuff your own financial stocking with tips that can bring you closer to a secure retirement. Today, we\u2019re 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\u2019s show:&amp;nbsp; 0:00 \u2013 Intro  1:40 \u2013 Maxing out your retirement contributions    3:39 \u2013 Diversifying your investments    5:42 \u2013 Reviewing your Social Security strategy    6:24 \u2013 Consolidating old retirement accounts    7:59 \u2013 Revisiting your estate plan    9:07 \u2013 Boosting your emergency fund    10:30 \u2013 Scheduling a financial checkup    11:23 \u2013 Considering Roth conversions    13:39 \u2013 Automating bill payments and savings contributions    15:08 \u2013 Reviewing your insurance coverage gaps or overlap &amp;nbsp; Resources for this episode: Donna\u2019s 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 ","author_name":"Widow, Wisdom &amp; Wealth\u2122: Thriving in Career and Parenthood After Loss","author_url":"https:\/\/widowwisdomwealth.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/34368960\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/34368960"}