Love, Money, and Pets: Introducing the Miniseries

The One and Only Divine Dog: Rudy

High-performance coach and healer Jamie Haro joins Barbara to share the extraordinary story of her bond with her 13-year-old Yorkshire Terrier, Rudy. From unexpected medical crises to healing journeys that defied explanation, Jamie opens up about what it means to care for a beloved companion through illness, grief, and transformation. Their conversation explores the deep emotional and financial investment of caregiving, and the surprising lessons love can teach us about slowing down. What’s in This Episode: * Jamie unexpectedly adopted Rudy during a chaotic time in New York City * Rudy's first health crisis and the healing session that defied medical expectations * How Rudy's illness opened Jamie to energy healing and intuitive communication * Long-distance healers who supported Rudy through medical emergencies * Rudy's comfort during Jamie’s father's stroke recovery and hospice care * The emotional and financial realities of caring for a senior dog * Holistic treatments like acupuncture and light therapy managing Rudy's health * Caregiving logistics and travel, including administering Rudy's medication * How slowing down for Rudy taught Jamie to be present * Jamie’s reflections on forgiveness, purpose, and the gifts found in caregiving Visit:To connect with Rudy go to Instagram @Rudy_divinedog [https://www.instagram.com/rudy_divinedog/] Learn more about Barbara Treadwell and future episodes at BarbaraTreadwell.com [http://barbaratreadwell.com] Follow on Instagram @LoveAndMoneyPodcast and on Facebook Love & Money with Barbara Treadwell [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578680085414] Securities and investment advisory services offered through Osaic Wealth, Inc. member FINRA [https://www.finra.org/]/SIPC [https://www.sipc.org/]. Osaic Wealth is separately owned and other entities and/or marketing names, products or services referenced here are independent of Osaic Wealth.

Love, Money, and Pets: Introducing the Miniseries

Pets are family. And for many people, they are also one of the most overlooked line items in a financial plan. In this short solo episode, Barbara introduces an upcoming two-part miniseries on pets and money, and shares a free cash flow worksheet to help listeners take a closer look at where their money is really going. What’s in This Episode: * Why Barbara includes a dedicated pet expense line item on client cash flow worksheets * A preview of two upcoming guests: Jamie Haro and her Yorkshire Terrier (Rudy), and Bichon Frise breeder Mimi Winkler * How a free cash flow worksheet included in this episode can help listeners see where their money is really going Visit: Learn more about Barbara Treadwell and future episodes at BarbaraTreadwell.com [http://barbaratreadwell.com] Follow on Instagram @LoveAndMoneyPodcast and on Facebook Love & Money with Barbara Treadwell [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578680085414] Securities and investment advisory services offered through Osaic Wealth, Inc. member FINRA [https://www.finra.org/]/SIPC [https://www.sipc.org/]. Osaic Wealth is separately owned and other entities and/or marketing names, products or services referenced here are independent of Osaic Wealth.

Don't Believe The Hype: College Financial Planning with Jason Slone, PhD, CCFC®

From Ivy League myths to the hidden mechanics behind college rankings, this episode is a masterclass in what families actually need to know before making one of their biggest financial decisions. Barbara sits down with Jason Slone, PhD, CCFC®, Wealth Advisor and Head of College Planning at Etch Financial, and author of the Amazon number-one book Too Rich For Aid, Too Poor To Pay. Jason breaks down the four financial fit categories, the real cost of prestige, and the tools families can use to shop smart for college without derailing their retirement. What’s in This Episode: * Why today's parents are caught off guard by rising college costs * The selection bias behind Ivy League success and why prestige may not be worth the price * The biggest mistakes families make, including skipping a budget and assuming they won't qualify for aid * How Jason used a real-money exercise with his own son to choose a debt-free path * Why Jason calls a college degree a commodity and what rankings aren't telling families * How universities manipulate selectivity rankings using test-optional admissions policies * The Chivas Regal effect and why colleges raise prices on purpose to signal prestige * The four financial fit categories and how to match your family's profile to the right school * How College Aid Pro helps families estimate true net cost across thousands of schools for free Visit: Get Jason Slone's book: Too Rich For Aid, Too Poor To Pay? [https://www.amazon.com/Too-Rich-Aid-Poor-Pay-ebook/dp/B0GS3RBBYX] Connect with Jason Slone, PhD, CCFC® [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-slone-phd-ccfc-578601231/] on LinkedIn Learn more about College Aid Pro [https://collegeaidpro.com/] Learn more about Etch Financial [https://etchfinancial.com/] Learn more about Barbara Treadwell and future episodes at BarbaraTreadwell.com [http://barbaratreadwell.com] Follow on Instagram @LoveAndMoneyPodcast and on Facebook Love & Money with Barbara Treadwell [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578680085414] Securities offered through Osaic Wealth, Inc. member FINRA [https://www.finra.org/]/SIPC [https://www.sipc.org/]. Osaic Wealth is separately owned and other entities and/or marketing names, products or services referenced here are independent of Osaic Wealth.

Digital POA: Electronic Communications

Most estate planning documents cover the basics - but one critical piece is often missing. In this short video, Barbara Treadwell walks through the importance of digital power of attorney, or access to electronic communications, and what it means for your family's financial security. Using a real client story, she explains why making sure your loved ones can access your passwords and digital accounts could make all the difference. What’s in This Episode: * What digital power of attorney is and how the name varies by state * The difference between DocuSign capability and accessing passwords and digital accounts * A real-life example showing why estate planning needs to account for digital accounts and passwords * Why storing all passwords in one person's head creates a financial crisis for survivors * The importance of each spouse having money accessible in their own accounts * What digital POA covers: social media, online banking, cryptocurrency, and credit cards * Why digital access planning matters beyond emergencies, including everyday travel scenarios * Key components: listing email, social media, banking, and credit card accounts * How to identify digital assets and choose a trusted agent to carry out your wishes * Barbara's recommendation to review estate planning documents with your attorney Visit: Learn more about Barbara Treadwell and future episodes at BarbaraTreadwell.com [http://barbaratreadwell.com] Follow on Instagram @LoveAndMoneyPodcast and on Facebook Love & Money with Barbara Treadwell [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578680085414] Securities offered through Osaic Wealth, Inc. member FINRA [https://www.finra.org/]/SIPC [https://www.sipc.org/]. Osaic Wealth is separately owned and other entities and/or marketing names, products or services referenced here are independent of Osaic Wealth.

Lifetime Income for the Adult Disabled Child

What does it take to secure lifetime income for an adult disabled child after their parents are gone? This episode is a sequel to the Adult Disabled Child episode, where Barbara Treadwell identifies a wonderful resource and walks through a detailed discussion of how to set up a plan for guaranteed lifetime income for the adult disabled child. Drawing from her own experience as a mother and a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Barbara shares what she wishes she had known sooner. What’s in This Episode: * Barbara's personal experience raising her son Terry and the long-standing concern about who would care for him and how after her death * How watching her own podcast episode about a couple with a 37-year-old disabled son prompted a middle-of-the-night breakthrough * The 72T provision - a section of the tax code that waives early withdrawal penalties for persons who are totally and permanently disabled * How lifetime income annuities can be structured with the disabled adult as the annuitant, not the parent as the owner * Using affordable term insurance to bridge the gap between a disabled person's current age and age 50, when annuity income could begin * The key differences between qualified, non-qualified, and Roth accounts, and why this distinction matters for disability planning * Why qualified money placed into a trust triggers an immediate tax, and why non-qualified money works better in a trust structure * The difference between a special needs trust and a revocable trust, and how each affects eligibility for government assistance programs * The EDB (Eligible Disabled Beneficiary) provision, which allows a totally and permanently disabled person to receive lifetime IRA distributions rather than the standard 10-year rule * Testamentary trusts as a no-cost planning option for families whose primary asset is a 401k plan Visit: Learn more about Barbara Treadwell and future episodes at BarbaraTreadwell.com [http://barbaratreadwell.com] Follow on Instagram @LoveAndMoneyPodcast and on Facebook Love & Money with Barbara Treadwell [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578680085414] Securities offered through Osaic Wealth, Inc. member FINRA [https://www.finra.org/]/SIPC [https://www.sipc.org/]. Osaic Wealth is separately owned and other entities and/or marketing names, products or services referenced here are independent of Osaic Wealth.