Ruminating on Geoeconomics and Geopolitical Events – Life’s Third Act

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Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Jill Enders discuss recent events that have impacted the global economy and how they relate to your day-to-day life.

They dive into the conflict between Russia and Ukraine and its impact on the worldwide economy, inflationary trends and potential ways to counter them, the detrimental impact globalization has had on the economy, changing demographics, how to invest in the current economic climate, and more.

If you have any questions about estate planning or elder law, get in touch with an attorney at TuckerAllen.

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Retirement in Panama – Life’s Third Act

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Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Jill Enders are joined by Jessica Ramesch, editor of International Living Panama.

Ms. Ramesch has been living the international life for as long as she can remember having called the U.S., Indiana, and Panama home by the age of 15 and has since traveled to more than 25 countries. Ms. Ramesch joins the program to discuss her experience living the international life, her education and career in teaching English to Vietnamese refugees and working for Carnival Cruise Lines and International Living, why Panama is ranked No. 1 in International Living’s Annual Global Retirement Index and why the country is a land of opportunity, the number of retirees relocating to Panama, her thoughts about living on a cruise ship, and more.

If you have any questions about estate planning or elder law, get in touch with an attorney at TuckerAllen.

Freelancing Before and After Retirement – Life’s Third Act

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Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Jill Enders are joined by Winton Churchill, contributor for International Living and author of “The ‘New’ Retirement: The Rise of the Gig Economy and How You Can Profit From It.”

Mr. Churchill discusses the advantages those older than 50 have in quickly turning their skills and experience into a global freelance income, the risk of making this type of career transition, the types of freelance work available for those 50 and older, his upcoming workshop on the topic and why it is being held in St. Louis, how to put your skills on the global marketplace, how to determine if an online job is legitimate, the outcomes he’s seen from people making this transition, key takeaways from his book, and more. 

If you have any questions about estate planning or elder law, get in touch with an attorney at TuckerAllen. 

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Notable Retirees: STL Flash Mob – Life’s Third Act

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Jill Enders is joined by Susan Pellegrino, choreographer, and performer for STL Flash Mob. Ms. Pellegrino is also the Ms. Missouri Senior America Pageant Producer and runner-up contestant in the 2014 Ms. Senior Missouri Pageant. 

Ms. Pellegrino joins the program to explain what a flash mob is, how she got involved with STL Flash Mob, some of memorable performances, how long it takes to learn a routine, typical reactions people have to STL Flash Mob, how to request a performance, her background as a performer, and more. 

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Enjoying Life at Home – Life’s Third Act

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Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell is joined by Laura McCoy, Director of Community Outreach for Home Instead Senior Care, to discuss her company’s efforts to provide care for individuals from the comfort of their own home. 

Ms. McCoy discusses how her company got its start, the services offered, Alzheimer’s and dementia services provided, what to expect in a consultation with her business, the challenges the pandemic has caused with serving clients, how they assess a client’s needs, cost of services and whether insurance covers those expenses, and more. 

To learn more about Home Instead Senior Care, visit https://www.homeinstead.com/

If you have any questions about estate planning or elder law, get in touch with an attorney at TuckerAllen.

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The Tragic End of Former Zappo’s CEO Tony Hsieh – Life’s Third Act

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Jill Enders is joined by TuckerAllen estate planning attorneys Missy Shands-Manning and Nina Windsor to discuss the tragic case of former Zappo’s CEO Tony Hsieh, who recently died without leaving a will or trust for his estate.

The group gives their reactions to this case and discuss whether Mr. Hsieh should have sought a conservatorship or guardianship, why Mimi Pham and her boyfriend paid a $750k settlement to the family, the role a special administrator plays in cases like this, how the case could be impacted if a will is found after the estate is settled, whether they expect criminal charges filed against Mr. Hsieh’s inner circle, and more.

If you have any questions about estate planning or elder law, get in touch with an attorney at TuckerAllen.

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Best Places to Retire in 2022 – Life’s Third Act

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Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Jill Enders are joined by Suzan Haskins and her husband Dan Prescher, who are both senior editors for Internationalliving.com and authors of “The International Living Guide to Retiring Overseas on a Budget and Live Richer, Spend Less: International Living’s Ultimate Guide to Retiring Overseas.”

Ms. Haskins and Mr. Prescher discuss their personal backgrounds, the retirement index, the top 10 places to retire in 2022, why Panama is ranked the top spot to retire, how the pandemic impacted retiring abroad, key points to consider before deciding to retire abroad, their thoughts about retiring on a cruise ship, their potential plans to return to the U.S., and more. 

To read more of Ms. Haskins’ and Mr. Prescher’s work, visit https://internationalliving.com/. 

If you have any questions about estate planning or elder law, get in touch with an attorney at TuckerAllen.

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Call: 314-335-1100

What Should You Do About Inflation? – Life’s Third Act

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Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell discusses the impact inflation has recently had on the United States economy and where things could potentially go from here.

Mr. Cordell explains many of the dilemmas individuals are facing due to the rising cost of living caused by inflation. He discusses the factors that have led to inflation in the economy, what the Fed has done to combat the issue so far and what it might do in the future, cultural spending norms that can cause inflation to be worse in some countries, the psychological dimension to inflation, why it is wise to plan for retirement as if you are going to live to be 100, the current state of the real estate market and whether or not it is a smart investment, stocks to avoid while inflation is high, and more.

If you have any questions about estate planning or elder law, get in touch with an attorney at TuckerAllen.

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Helping Seniors Stay At Home – Life’s Third Act

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Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Jill Enders are joined by Roger Maddox, co-founder of Staying In Place In Home Senior Care to discuss ways to help seniors stay in their homes with the best qualify of life for as long as possible. 

Mr. Maddox discusses the background of Staying In Place including his inspiration for starting the company, the services provided and areas served, how he serves people with dementia and Alzheimer’s, how he assesses a client’s needs, the screening process for Staying In Place employees, the challenges of serving clients during a pandemic, the cost of Staying In Place services, and more. 

For more information about Staying In Place In Home Senior Care, visit: https://stayinginplacestl.com/. 

If you have any questions about estate planning or elder law, get in touch with an attorney at TuckerAllen.

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Unlocking the Equity in Your Home – Life’s Third Act

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Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Jill Enders are joined by Gretchen Kingma, general manager for Truehold, a real estate and home services company that caters to seniors with its sale-leaseback program, to discuss how to use your home’s equity to benefit retirement. 

Ms. Kingma discusses the background and growth of Truehold and how the program works, how it differs from a reverse mortgage, the main concerns her clients have when considering this option, whether she advises her clients to get renter’s insurance, future plans for the company, and more. 

For more information about Truehold and the services offered, visit: https://www.truehold.com/ or call 314-609-3715.

If you have any estate planning needs, questions, or concerns, get an touch with an attorney at TuckerAllen.

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Call: 314-335-1100