The Conversation No One Wants to Have | Close-knit cousins talk loss, loved ones and life insurance lessons

For cousins Desha and Tanda, the unexpected passing of their aunt and “third musketeer” was a crushing blow—but it was also a wake-up call for their family finances. They discuss the tough lessons and silver linings that accompanied their loss and how their aunt’s savvy planning and life insurance helped them stay afloat amidst a flood of grief. This episode’s expert is Brooks Tingle, President and CEO of John Hancock Insurance. Brooks helps us understand why sometimes the hardest conversations are the most important and offers insights into the life insurance process.

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Money intersects with and impacts nearly all our relationships and experiences, but discussing it has always been considered taboo. We think it should be celebrated. Hosted by Claire Wasserman, writer and financial advocate, Friends Who Talk About Money brings friends, families and couples together to talk about an element of their relationship that they might otherwise avoid: money. In each episode, Claire will also interview subject matter experts to offer insights based on the conversation and help listeners navigate similar situations in their own lives.