The Richer Way Podcast, Episode 17: SVP of Synchrony Bank Samantha Melting Shares Unexpected Ways Losing a Spouse Can Affect Your Finances and Retirement
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In this episode, Jaime Catmull speaks with SVP and Head of Consumer Bank at Synchrony Bank Samantha Melting about how to save for retirement during inflation and navigating finances after losing a spouse.
Melting dives in on what financial planning looks like after losing her late husband and gives tips on how to plan for retirement during tough economic times. From tips on types of strategies to implement for retirement to her personal journey of becoming a widow– she gives her first account of how to manage as the sole breadwinner after a loss.
Listen to the full episode to get advice on how to save during a personal emergency, loss of income, and having transparent financial planning with your partner.
This episode is sponsored by Synchrony Bank.
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