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Second Marriages & Money: Navigating Love, Legacy, and Financial Planning with DeDe Smolen
Second marriages bring more than love to the table, they come with financial history, family ties, and planning decisions that can't be ignored. In this episode, Betty sits down with CPA and CFP® DeDe Smolen to unpack the financial, tax, and estate planning realities of blending lives later in life. From prenups and retirement accounts to protecting your children and navigating those sometimes-uncomfortable money talks, you'll walk away with practical tools for building a financially transparent relationship, and a plan that works for both of you.
Listen in to learn more from DeDe.
Check out the show notes here. (https://bwfinancialplanning.com/dede_smolen)
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12 May 2026
Navigating Financial Decisions While Grieving the Loss of a Loved One
Join Betty as she speaks with Christopher Dale, Certified Financial Planner and Certified Financial Transitionist, about navigating financial decisions during times of grief. Drawing from his own experiences with loss and caregiving, Christopher shares practical guidance on what to do, what to avoid, and how to find support when life changes unexpectedly. This conversation offers reassurance, clarity, and a reminder that you don't have to make important financial decisions alone during difficult seasons.
Listen in to learn more from Christopher Dale.
Check out the show notes here.
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7 Apr 2026
Unlocking Wealth Through Financial Therapy for Women with Wendy Wright
What if the biggest barrier to financial confidence isn't your income or strategy, but the money story you've carried since childhood? Betty sits down with financial therapist Wendy Wright to explore why up to 90% of financial decisions are emotionally driven and how early experiences shape the beliefs we carry into adulthood.
Wendy unpacks patterns many women share, perfectionism, scarcity, guilt around earning, and struggles with deservingness, and introduces a compassionate framework for rewriting those stories. Her powerful question: What story do you want your money to tell going forward?
If you've ever felt anxious, avoidant, or stuck around money, this episode will show you that change is possible.
Listen in to learn more from Wendy Wright.
Check out the show notes here. (https://bwfinancialplanning.com/wendywright)
RESOURCES:
Join Betty in a free consultation call for your financial goals
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Please see website for important disclosures: https://bwfinancialplanning.com/disclaimer
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Dr Angela Tran
Jaala Sheldon
Dr Sonia Novotny
Theresa Klewsaat
Julia Wiswell
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Podcast Authority Score: 56 / 100
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Social presence
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YouTube
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Engagement
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