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Today’s podcast if FULL of practical tips for backing up your life if the worst happens!
What if you get hit by a bus?
What if your phone stops working?
What if your laptopĀ falls out of the car and stops working right? (Don’t ask me how I know this happens.)
Do you have backup plan?
Today I posted over at For the FamilyĀ about how my youngest son got me to thinking about the whole “if I get hit by a bus” thing. It is a fact, that the question of a six year old can stop you in your tracks.
Earlier this month I podcasted about how my blog/website was hacked and what it taught me. Then I posted about how I got “hacked” when I ran my marathon.
I’veĀ run into more people this past week who have had their social media accounts hacked.
I see the theme in living color people.
Apparently being hacked, virtually or physically, is a real concern.
Bottom line people? Ā We all need to have a backup plan.
Today’s podcast is a bit of me “geeking out” and sharing some tips for how to backup YOUR LIFE.
Whether it’s yourĀ phone, your computer,Ā your personal information, or your end-of-life action plan, we should all make plans for what happens if andĀ when things don’t quite go as we planned.
The takeaway from today?
You will be hacked in life.
Your phone will break.
Your computer will die.
Your social media may be hacked.
You may die before you plan to.
Be prepared. Some of us are so afraid of bad things happening in our lives, that we don’t do what it takes to be prepared. Join me for today’s chat by clicking Ā “play” at the top of this post or viaĀ iTunesĀ orĀ Stitcher. “What is Your Backup Plan”Ā If your “Plan A” doesn’t pan out, have a “Plan B”. Ā ==> Links for Today’s ShowĀ After you’ve listenedĀ to the podcast, I’d love to continue the conversation.Ā Be sure and leave a comment or ask a question! If youāre new to podcasts, think of them like little radio shows that you can listen to at your convenience.Ā They are perfect to listen to and learn from as you workout, fold laundry, wash dishes or conquer the world. 1. Listen right here on the blog.Ā Click the little play button at the beginning of this post. 2. Listen onĀ iTunesĀ orĀ Stitcher!Ā – Be sure and subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! 3. Share today’s showĀ ā I could use your help with getting the word out there about my new podcast. Ā Would you take a minute to share today’s post? Ā Email the link to a friend or share on social media. Just click on the sharing buttons at the bottom of this post. Thanks! Can I ask you a favor? Ā However you found me, will you be so kind as to leave a rating on iTunes and/orĀ write a 2-3 sentence reviewĀ there orĀ on Stitcher? Ā Your commentary or rating helps make the podcast more “findable” by others who might not know it exists! Ā Thanks in advance for your help!Highlights from Today’s Episode:
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Totally enjoyed listening to this podcast for many reasons and I work in I.T and do know the importance of backing up your data but do I practice it? oh no. But I will take time to do so.
Will, death none of that. Time to talk with hubby because we have 3 kiddos. Convicting but well needed podcast.
Thank you Chrystal!
ā¢Hereās my story to give some extra reasons on the importance of a will and more details of what I found should be included. Remember if you have more than one child, as they age into becoming adults, you need to update your will. Unfortunately, my brother choose to keep conflict stirred with me and IF I or my family were to be with my mother on those special times when families gather (Christmas, birthdays, etc.) he would refuse to attend, all under the pretense it was my fault. He forced my aging, sick mother to have to make a choice on which of her 2 children she would be with on those dates. There are a lot of other examples of his antics, but the point is keep your wills updated. My mother thought she had taken the necessary steps to have me in complete control of her will by changing me to the executor of her will from my brother and me co-executors. She in had to face in her last years of life that my brother, a very successful businessman, was not a very good family man. She knew she could trust me to carry out all of her wishes she had made clear to the entire family. The big problem came where she simply stated in the will that everything was to be split 50-50 of her material items. Sounds very fair. Except she had told all of us who she wanted to have certain items from her life that were in her home, just as both sets of grandparents had done, other relatives before and we had always honor those wishes. My brother choose to NOT honor that tradition or my motherās words. He demanded that to the penny he be proven he got 50% value of everything in her home. Including a set of handmade china that my mother had given our daughter on her 21st birthday while she was still in college, which he witnessed my mother proudly gifting or presenting it to her… It was still stored in her house, hence he claimed it was in her possession and I pay him Ā½ the value of the china. I could have fought all of this in court. The amount of money was not the issue for me, the precious items that my children, his son, my husband and I loved with years of memories placed much more value than any $$$. It cost the estate a lot of money to be paid to appraisers, lawyers and other unnecessary 3rd party people all because of the demand to prove he got 50% of HIS part of the value of money. For me, it wasnāt worth degrading my motherās memory or showing my nephew that I was going to try to not carry myself with dignity and class. I did my best to show grace, divide the property between all 3 grandchildren equally. My mother never thought that she would be penalizing me just because I had 2 children and 1 husband and my brother had 1 child and 4 wives.
ā¢ Points to Take
ā¢ As you and your children age update your will
ā¢ Be specific with how you want personal items distributed
ā¢ Be specific with all properties, land, etc.
ā¢ If there is strife between your adult children-It is not wise to give them something jointly. If they are not getting along while you are living odds are they wonāt when you die.
ā¢ God bless you-Be wise, be fair, but be sure to protect what you want to be done exactly as you wish, not with just your words but written in a legal document. Do it for those you love.
I just found your Facebook and blog in the middle of the night this week (God’s timing) and I have emailed all my best friends about you .
I enjoy your podcast because its like sitting down with a great friend .
Thank you so much for your ministry .