Opinion: Catastrophe struck when my husband was killed. Here’s what I learned about creating a ‘what if’ plan

Making big and often very hard decisions during a stressful and emotional situation adds more pain, suffering and confusion to what is already a terrible time.
When it comes to situations that might actually happen, it is tempting to simply hope for the best. However, hoping for the best is not a plan. You know this. So what happens if something happens? Let’s find out. … More Opinion: Catastrophe struck when my husband was killed. Here’s what I learned about creating a ‘what if’ plan

Chanel Reynolds featured on the BBC World Service documentary, ‘The World According to Search’

What do you think the answer is if you searched: “what happens when we die” – how popular do think that search is? Find out and hear Chanel’s personal story of “the loneliest google search in the world.”

“What can we learn about a culture from what they search online? BBC’s Ben Arogundade investigates what the most popular searches reveal about our approach to death, dating, and digital identity. … More Chanel Reynolds featured on the BBC World Service documentary, ‘The World According to Search’

TheStreet Interview: How to Prepare, Organize and Store Estate-Planning Documents

Article in TheStreet by Jeanette Pavini: Since this is the time of year when many of us are taking stock of our paperwork as we close out 2021 and prepare for a more organized 2022, I wanted to help simplify things. I connected with Chanel Reynolds, for insight on how to organize and store important information and prepare for those “what-if” moments. … More TheStreet Interview: How to Prepare, Organize and Store Estate-Planning Documents

Chanel Reynolds speaking at the International Association of Women event on Nov 10th.

Join us for this free event, Whether you’re the COO of your household or busy taking care of family members, living without a few plans in place can leave family members in gigantic financial, legal and logistical mess during life’s milestone or difficult moments, whether big or small. … More Chanel Reynolds speaking at the International Association of Women event on Nov 10th.

Paperback is here! The Get Your Shit Together Guide to Wills, Money, Insurance and Life’s “What-Ifs”!

I am so thrilled to announce my first book, WHAT MATTERS MOST: The Get Your Shit Together Guide to Wills, Money, Insurance and Life’s “What-If’s” is finally here! Not only the biggest, most essential guide to getting your shit together – is it the cumulative labor of love I’ve been working on for years. Years, my friends. It is the book I wanted to write. I hope it is the book you want to read, buy and share. It will be on the shelves on March 19th, but is available for pre-order now! … More Paperback is here! The Get Your Shit Together Guide to Wills, Money, Insurance and Life’s “What-Ifs”!

CNBC: Almost no one has these three essential things you need in case of an emergency.

A devastating event will never be easy to live through, yet you can lessen the burden if you have a will, some contingency plans and a cash emergency fund so you don’t have to think through the details. Reynolds’ experience left her with plenty to say — and do — on the subject. … More CNBC: Almost no one has these three essential things you need in case of an emergency.