In this heartfelt episode, Tim sits down with grief-literacy expert, teacher, and widow Kathi Balasek to explore how to truly support people through loss. 🌊 From raising five kids alone after tragedy to creating a new language for comforting grievers, Kathy shares practical tips, moving stories, and powerful lessons learned over 20+ years.

✨ What You’ll Discover:
🔹 Why “grief literacy” matters — and how to say the right things to someone grieving
🔹 Strategies Kathy used to guide her children through loss
🔹 How to handle awkward comments, anniversaries, and emotional triggers
🔹 Practical ways to show up for widows and grieving families

🎧 Listen now for real talk, tools, and hope for widows, families, and professionals who want to do better 💙

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Tim Hudson welcomes veteran realtor Melanie DeHaven (23+ years, Carolina Elite) to talk about one of the hardest decisions widows face: when and how to sell the marital home.

🏡 What You’ll Learn:
⏳ When it’s the right time to move after losing a spouse
🔎 How to choose a trusted, experienced realtor
📊 What really determines your home’s true market value
🧹 Staging, decluttering & making your home “saleable”
🏦 Mortgages without a job & financial planning tips
💵 Tax rules every widow should know (including the 2-year $500k exemption)

💔 Losing a spouse changes everything — from your heart to your finances. In this episode, Tim (financial advisor with a heart for widows) and Lindsay (widowhood & life coach) dive into one of the most common questions widows ask:
👉 “Should I gift money to my children, grandchildren, or loved ones after my spouse passes?”

✨ Together, we unpack both the financial rules and the emotional realities of giving:

• 📊 Financial Guidance: 2025 IRS gift tax limits ($19,000 per person), Form 709, lifetime exclusions, and smart planning tips before gifting.

• 💸 Practical Strategies: When it makes sense to give, how to avoid draining your retirement, and the impact of paying tuition or medical bills directly.

• 💞 Emotional Insights: Understanding grief-driven generosity, setting boundaries with kids, avoiding guilt-based giving, and preserving family harmony.

• 🧭 Legacy & Love: How to bless your children without jeopardizing your own long-term stability.

🎧 Whether you’re a widow navigating financial decisions or a family member supporting one, this episode will help you:
✅ Give with wisdom, not just emotion
✅ Protect your financial future while blessing loved ones
✅ Find non-financial ways to show love & presence

⭐ Tune in now for practical advice, heartfelt encouragement, and steps you can take to move forward with confidence.

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