First, we talk with retired attorney Ben Adams and Dr. Lee Vogel about advance directives and why they’re important. Then, Amanda Kostman, a UW-Extension Family Living Educator, and Josh Christianson, an attorney, talk about managing debt, collections lawsuits and bankruptcy. Finally, Jackie Anderson from Feeding Wisconsin talks about food insecurity in the state.
Featured in this Episode
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Understanding advance care planning
As you age, it’s important for you and your family to be on the same page about your medical care. We talk about how to get started with your advance care plan with a medical doctor and an advisor to the Board of Directors of the Elder Law and Special Needs Section of the State Bar of Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Bar Association’s “A Gift to Your Family” healthcare decision planning guide
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Navigating debt, from collection to bankruptcy
Debt can be a tool that helps you achieve big goals, like buying a home, getting an education or starting a business. However, debt can be hard to manage, and there are some pretty serious consequences if you can’t keep up with the bills. We talk about debt, collections lawsuits and bankruptcy.
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Food insecurity in Wisconsin, and how pantries are feeding communities
One in 10 adults and one in six children in Wisconsin are food insecure. That’s according to data gathered by Feeding Wisconsin, a statewide network of food banks. We talk about improving access to food in communities around the state.
Episode Credits
- Larry Meiller Host
- Ben Adams Guest
- Dr. Lee Vogel Guest
- Amanda Kostman Guest
- Josh Christianson Guest
- Jackie Anderson Guest
- Jill Nadeau Executive Producer
- Clara Neupert Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
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