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Get Ready: Before Life Happens Podcast

Get Ready: Before Life Happens brings together diverse voices, guides, and changemakers from around the world who are helping people and professionals navigate life’s what-ifs with clarity, integrity and confidence.Hosted by Financial Readiness Advocate Tony Steuer, the show explores the insights, stories, and tools that strengthen financial readiness and reshape how we think about money, life, aging, caregiving, resilience, and purpose.Want more? Join The Get Ready Movement at

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43:03

Is Financial Literacy the Ultimate Global Challenge?

Get Ready: Before Life Happens Podcast ·

2025/09/02

Send us a text On this episode of The Get Ready Money Podcast, I spoke with Charlene Cong, Peter Asare Nyarko and Robin Taub about financial literacy around the world. In this episode we discussed: Why financial literacy is a global issue.Financial literacy is a journey, not a destination. We need to incorporate our value with our money. Teaching your kids to be responsible, independent and money smart for life is the wisest investment (Robin).Always start with your goals, you...

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29:15

How Storytelling Can Improve Financial Literacy and...

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2025/08/26

Send us a text On this episode of The Get Ready Money Podcast, I spoke with Allie Zendrian, Founder of AtoZ Communications and host of the Brand Stories Podcast, about how the power of storytelling can transform the way we talk about money. We explored how authentic stories and intentional communication can help shift the conversation around financial literacy—making it more relatable, engaging, and impactful. 💡 Key Takeaways: Storytelling is a powerful tool for improving financial

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33:00

How to Raise Money-Smart Kids

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2025/08/19

Send us a text On this episode of The Get Ready Money Podcast, I spoke with John Lanza, Chief Mammal of The Art of Allowance Project, about raising financially capable kids and how allowance can be a practical tool for building lifelong money skills. 💡 Key Takeaways: Keep it simple—financial literacy for kids doesn’t have to be complicated. An allowance is a learning tool—it's a hands-on system for experience. Trade-offs build decision-making muscles—help kids understand choices and

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49:52

Transform your charitable giving with Donor Advised...

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2025/08/15

Send us a text In this episode of The Get Ready Money Podcast, I was joined by Alissa Maizes, Erinn Andrews and Russell James. We explore how Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) can be a great vehicle for charitable giving. 💡 Conversation Highlights:What is a Donor Advised Fund? The benefits and key considerations of using a DAF.How DAFs can encourage multi-generational giving.Charitable giving isn’t just for the wealthy. DAF’s can ease the process for small non-profits. Charitable...

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20:41

Telling Your Story: Legacy, Money, and the Power of...

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2025/08/12

Send us a text In this episode, I’m joined by Kerri Fernsworth—advisor, storyteller, and legacy planning advocate—to explore how personal narratives can transform the way we think about money, family, and the future. We discuss how legacy isn’t just about what you leave behind, but how you live—and how storytelling and recorded conversations can build empathy, bridge generations, and spark meaningful planning. 💡 Key Takeaways: Recording helps you reflect. It’s not just about memory—it’s

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34:35

Making a Real Impact in Philanthropy

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2025/08/05

Send us a text In this episode, I’m joined by Donna Bandelloni and Dien Yuen—two trailblazers in the world of philanthropy. We explore the evolving intersection of wealth, values, and giving—and how financial professionals can guide meaningful conversations. Key takeaways The changing face of philanthropy: How generational shifts are creating new opportunities and challenges.Why family dynamics matter: Philanthropy opens the door to inclusive conversations across generations.Don’t...

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28:50

Protecting Our Parents: Rethinking Elder Fraud...

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2025/07/29

Send us a text On the latest episode of The Get Ready Money Podcast, I’m joined by Walt Laskos, podcaster and Elder Fraud Prevention Advocate. Walt and I dive into the hidden epidemic of elder financial abuse, how it often strikes close to home, and the critical role financial institutions and families play in stopping it. We also explore practical strategies for protecting our aging loved ones—and ourselves. Key Takeaways: What is elder fraud? It’s not always strangers—80–90% of ...

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43:43

How To Analyze Your Life Insurance

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2025/07/25

Send us a text On this episode of The Get Ready Money Podcast, I spoke with Steven Zeiger, Managing Director at KB Financial Services and at Veralytic about changing the way we think about money and life insurance policy analysis. Key takeaways: How independent benchmarks can help.Why life insurance policies are complex. How advisors can get started analyzing a life insurance policy.Why this is a new fiduciary era for life insurance. The value of independent research. Conne...

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37:54

Grow Your Wellth And Live a Longer Healthier Life

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2025/07/22

Send us a text On this episode of The Get Ready Money Podcast, I spoke with Stevyn Guinnip, Author, Speaker and Founder of Grow Wellthy about changing the way we think about money and growing wellthy. Key takeaways: Financial wellness and physical wellness are interrelated.The difference between lifespan and healthspan. How do you lengthen your healthspan and reduce your sick span.The number 1 worry in retirement is health. Your money and health are integrated into every aspect of...

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35:53

Shift Your Mindset to Build Lasting Family Wealth!

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2025/07/15

Send us a text On the latest episode of The Get Ready Money Podcast, I spoke with Diana Kahn, attorney, speaker and coach about changing the way we think about money and generational wealth. Key takeaways: How generational wealth builds opportunities for your childrenWealth preservation is important for everyoneWorking to preserve generational wealth is also putting in a blueprint of worst case scenarios.Be okay with the decisions you're making when you can't do it all.Understand how to bal...

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49:15

Find Your Passion in Refirement!

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2025/07/11

Send us a text On this episode of The Get Ready Money Podcast, I spoke with Kathleen Rehl, Author and Educator about changing the way we think about widows, legacy and refirement. Key Takeaways: Retirement is outdated, we need to re-define as refirement. Refirement means finding fulfillment (meaning and purpose). Rethink aging as a positive experience. Financial planning is everyone, not just for rich people The importance of charitable giving.&nb...

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46:44

What Drives Your Money Behaviors?

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2025/07/08

Send us a text On this episode of The Get Ready Money Podcast, I spoke with Dennis Harhalakis, Founder of Cambridge Money Coaching about changing the way we think about money and our behaviors. In this episode we discussed: Create a positive story of how you can live.Overcoming the fear of scarcity. The benefits of healing your money trauma.Every financial behavior makes perfect sense when you understand the underlying beliefs and feelings and thoughts.Treat yourself with compass...

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45:32

Will AI Revolutionize Your Finances?

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2025/07/01

Send us a text On this episode of The Get Ready Money Podcast, I spoke with Sumedha Rai, an AI strategist, thought leader and data scientist about changing the way we think about money, AI and financial fraud protection. How AI is changing the world of money.AI can help reduce fraud by identifying patterns. How a human financial planner adds value through their creativity.AI can supplement the financial planning process, rather than replacing it. AI can take care of repetitive tasks...

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45:05

Financial Planners Must Understand Human Behavior!

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2025/06/27

Send us a text On this episode of The Get Ready Money Podcast, I spoke with Matt Goren, a leader in developing industry leading financial education about changing the way we think about financial planning education. In this episode we discussed: How psychology applies to financial planning. There are the same number of financial planners today as there was 10 years ago.How education accelerates a career in financial planning.How AI will improve financial planning education.Know your ow...

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44:58

Does Money Equal Happiness?

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2025/06/24

Send us a text On this episode of The Get Ready Money Podcast, I spoke with Jessica Moorhouse, author, money expert and podcast host about changing the way we think about money and happiness. In this episode we discussed: How money and happiness are interrelated.Personal finance isn’t just about the money, it’s about the story. Everyone can be good with money. Things happen when they’re supposed to.Always a solution out there, we have to find it. Be kind to yourself about money...

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39:45

Empower Women to Take Control of Their Finances!

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2025/06/17

Send us a text On the latest episode of The Get Ready Money Podcast, I spoke with Shelby Nicholl, Founder of the Muriel Network and host of the Kick It Open Podcast about changing the way we think about money and women. In this episode we discussed: We have to enable women to do it their way.It’s okay to talk about money, we need to have conversations about money. It’s important to take agency over our lives. Advisors should own their practice.Love what you, do what you love. ...

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42:34

Women Should Feel Empowered With Their Money

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2025/06/10

Send us a text On the latest episode of The Get Ready Money Podcast, I spoke with Cary Carbonaro, financial advisor, speaker, author and female advocate about changing the way we think about women and wealth. In this episode we discussed: Women can do money. How women can feel comfortable with money.Why are there so few women in financial services (only 24% of CFP’s are women).Women should look for someone who’s going to guide and teach. It doesn’t matter what you make, it’s how mu...

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34:21

GET Ready to Maximize Your Travel Rewards!

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2025/06/06

Send us a text On this episode of The Get Ready Money Podcast, Michael Gandara, the Founder of Nurse Michael Travels joined me to talk about changing the way we think about money and unlocking opportunities with travel reward cards. In this episode we discussed: Be intentional with your actions and your money. Smart strategies help unlock opportunities.How do travel reward credit cards work. Details are critical to maximize value.Flexibility is the key as there can be changes.Your...

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41:06

Unlock Your Potential: Balance is Key to Wealth!

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2025/06/03

Send us a text On this episode of The Get Ready Money Podcast, I spoke with Dr. Preston Cherry, financial harmony expert, educator, and author about changing the way we think about money and finding balance. In this episode we discussed: Give yourself permission to prosper.Is your life design aligned with your money?All financial plans are life plans.We are all unique with our visions of success.Understanding the difference between wealth and wellbeing.Release yourself from money shame....

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47:34

Rewrite Your Money Story today!

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2025/05/30

Send us a text On this episode of The Get Ready Money Podcast, I spoke with Tokiso “TKay” Nthebe author, speaker and podcast host about changing the way we think about money and changing the script on our relationship with money. In this episode we discussed: It’s important to forgive yourself for your money mistakes.Financial well -being is 80 % behavior and 20 % knowledge.Financial advice is the best gift anybody can give themselves.Money is for everybody and helps you live the life y...

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