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What is the Worth Listening Podcast?
In short, it’s a podcast about all things money! Our guests are millennials and professional athletes because what better way to learn than from peers in a similar situation.

Host Lauryn Williams, financial planner and Olympian leads in-depth conversations with guests, having them share what she calls their "money memoir" to offer insight into how money works in their sport or profession.

Learn more about Lauryn and Worth Listening at Worth-Winning.com

Mar 2, 2021

This is the “Know Better, Do Better” series born from the countless conversations two CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals, Lauryn Williams and Chloé Moore, have about the trendy narratives and clickbaity articles that make it hard for them to help their clients. They want to help you gain financial confidence and clarity to control your destiny.

In this episode of the series, Lauryn and Chloé are talking about how to handle your finances when you receive a windfall. Now you might instantly think of winning the lotto as a windfall, but there are many instances of windfalls that you can receive including tax refunds, stimulus checks, and inheritances. 

While not every windfall you receive is going to be large and life-changing, it’s still important to have a plan for what you’re going to do with it.  

In this episode, Lauryn and Chloé talk about:

  • What to consider when you receive small windfalls
  • Why a large tax refund is NOT the goal
  • The importance of considering payout options and tax obligations
  • Considerations to make if you receive a large, but not life-changing windfall
  • Important considerations for signing bonuses
  • Why you need to be clear on your financial needs
  • Why it’s helpful to have money goals established even if you’re not planning on receiving a windfall
  • What to think about for retirement planning
  • Importance of watching out for scams including “sketchy businesses”
  • What professionals you may want to work with
  • Additional pro tips and things to watch for if you receive a windfall

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 Shared quote: “Wisdom with an inheritance is good, but wisdom without an inheritance is better than an inheritance without wisdom” – Anne Bradstreet

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Coming up next: In the next episode of the Know Better. Do Better series, we’re going to talk about everything you need to know about Property and Casualty Insurance.