1030. Financial Survival Guide: 5 Tips to Prepare BEFORE Disaster Hits w/ Alison Kosik

Hey, Heal Squad! We’re back with Part 2 of our powerhouse conversation with financial journalist Alison Kosik, author of What’s Up With Women and Money? – a must-read book that helps women take charge of their finances during life’s toughest moments. Today, we’re diving deep into how to secure your money and be ready for the unexpected, like natural disasters. Alison’s sharing her top tips on everything from buying a quality “firebox” to digitizing your important documents, and even mastering the basics like shutting off utilities. Plus, we’re talking insurance policies, how to outsmart sneaky car salesmen, and the #1 thing you should be doing to secure that raise! This episode is packed with actionable, no-nonsense advice to help you stay financially strong, no matter what life throws at you. Tune in and enjoy! HEALERS & HEAL LINERS:  Preparation is key: Know how to shut off utilities, review your insurance policies & regularly assess your home’s value, plus digitize important documents, and have cash on hand for emergencies. Car Dealership Traps: Don’t fall for dealership tricks like inflated prices or manipulation of numbers & don't reveal your desired monthly payment, Brag folder: Alison encourages listeners to track their achievements and financial wins, with tools like the "PepTalkHer" app to set you up for future financial success like negotiating a raise.  -- HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Heal Squad Website: https://www.healsquad.com/ Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy’s Page: Shop My Macy’s Storefront AquaTru: https://aquatruwater.com/ code: HEALSQUAD AirDoctor: https://airdoctorpro.com/ code: HEALSQUAD Prenuvo: Prenuvo.com/MARIA for $300 off Sleep Number: https://www.sleepnumber.com/ ALISON KOSIK RESOURCES: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/AlisonKosik  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alisonkosik Pre-Order Her New Book (Out March 4th): https://go.shopmy.us/p-13153289 PepTalkher App: https://www.peptalkher.com/app ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos’ passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life. ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS: A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life. DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content (published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or http://Mariamenounos.com and http://healsquad.com) is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company’s Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. This podcast is presented for exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for preventing, diagnosing, or treating a specific illness. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.