Do you have a crystal ball?

Can you predict the future?

Well neither can I.

In fact, nobody can predict the future.

But planning for the unexpected can help you prepare for the unknown.

Prepare for the worst but hope for the best. Don’t wait for a tragedy to dictate your future.

I lost my dad suddenly during my first year of college. Remembering the impact, not just emotionally, but it also removed choices for all of our futures. My parents had plans in place, a small life insurance policy, dad had a pension plan at his job of 30 years. They were slowly paying off their house.

However not asking the right questions or understanding the assets you think you have-can have unforeseen results.

Although dad had the years in, the fine print said he was too young when he died, mom received not a penny from his pension. It meant she was going to work full time for the rest of her life, my brothers and sister didn’t even think about going off to school, they just took jobs to help mom and start prepping for their eventual independence.

As for me, it put the cost of my education solely on my shoulders. I could no longer even think about getting any sort of financial help from my family. I vowed to take charge of my life and take control of the availability of choices for me and for my future family.

It also made me a fierce advocate for other women. To help them to always have choices, to help have control of their path.

That is why my goal is to help women prepare for the journey ahead, making sure they and their loved ones are protected with a plan in place to enjoy the life they have envisioned.

If you would like to talk about how I can help you prepare for your journey ahead, please click link below to schedule a complimentary strategy session

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I’d love to show you how we can work together to prepare for the future you envisioned.

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A big part of why I love my job comes from working for a Fortune 500 financial services organization that puts people before numbers. At Thrivent, we’re a not-for-profit fraternal benefit society that helps more than 2 million Christians be wise with money and live generously. They also allow me to live generously and stay involved with organizations near and dear to my heart.