{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Fiscal Firehouse","title":"Firefighter Financial Academy - Part 3 (Everything Else)","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/8e6d0a77\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3380,"description":"FIREFIGHTER FINANCIAL ACADEMY – PART 3: EVERYTHING ELSE\n\nYou've started building a strong financial foundation. You've learned the basics of investing. But what about all the other financial decisions that can impact your future and your family's security?\nWelcome back to the Fiscal Firehouse Podcast!\nIn Part 3 of our Firefighter Financial Academy series, Jon and Louie tackle the important financial topics that don't always get the attention they deserve.\nFrom updating your beneficiaries and creating a will to choosing life insurance, buying your first home, and protecting your income, we're covering the financial loose ends that every firefighter should understand.\n🔥 IN THIS EPISODE:\n✅ Beneficiaries & Estate Planning – Why keeping your beneficiary designations updated may be one of the most important financial decisions you make.\n✅ Wills & Trusts – Understanding how to protect your assets and provide for the people you care about.\n✅ Life Insurance – Term life versus whole life insurance, how much coverage you might need, and the importance of protecting your family.\n✅ Buying a Home – When purchasing makes sense, renting versus buying, and the hidden costs of homeownership.\n✅ Disability Insurance – Understanding your department's benefits and protecting your income if you can no longer work.\n✅ Money & Relationships – Why honest financial conversations with your spouse or partner are essential to long-term success.\nWhether you're a brand-new firefighter, a veteran approaching retirement, or somewhere in between, this episode will help you identify the financial details that deserve your attention.\nYOUR ACTION ITEMS:\nReview and update your beneficiary designations.\nUnderstand the benefits available through your fire department.\nCreate or review your will and estate plan.\nHave an open conversation about money with your spouse or partner.\nBecause firefighting is a difficult job. Making sound financial decisions shouldn't be.\n⏱️ EPISODE CHAPTERS\n00:00 – Welcome to the...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/RS37jTGIIW3kSqFAHofZ1ty6vr-8adzjMdXK6Hio2Xw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lMDg0/MjcwODU2YmFiMDE1/MTQzMmU5YTg1ZmVi/MzlkNi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}