About this episode

Glen James discusses financial decisions with Louise, a widow navigating a large life insurance payout.

Retire Right is brought to you by Tallowwood Wealth Advice. Specialist retirement financial advisers. You can book a complimentary appointment wherever you are in Australia by visiting https://www.tallowwoodwealth.com.au/   In this episode of 'What Would Glen Do', Glen chats with Louise, a 50 year old education assistant in Perth who needs help deciding what to do with the $1.4M sitting in her savings account two years on from losing her husband to a terminal illness. Louise wants to know: What should I do with it? Do I have permission to spend it? And do I need income protection? Subscribe to Retire Right on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetireRightAus If you’d like to chat with someone about your personal situation, reach out to our team so we can connect you with a professional: https://www.retireright.com.au/get-help Sign up to the Retire Right newsletter here: https://email.retireright.com.au/ 🏡 Join the Retire Right facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retireright Glen James has a financial interest in Tallowwood Wealth Advice. This content is for education and entertainment purposes only and is intended for Australian residents. It is not a substitute…

People in this episode

Host: Glen James

Guest: Louise

Topics covered

• life insurance
• financial advice
• retirement planning
• widowhood
• money management

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Tallowwood Wealth Advice

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Places: Australia, Perth

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