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Today, we reprise Clark’s interview with beloved colleague Jonathan Clements  from October 8, 2024. He had, and still has much to teach us all.

An Honest Conversation About Death and Finance With Jonathan Clements

Special Edition - Clark welcomes longtime friend and colleague, Jonathan Clements. A London born Cambridge University graduate, financial writer Jonathan Clements is the founder and editor of HumbleDollar.com and author of "From Here to Financial Happiness," "How to Think About Money" and seven other books. His vast experience and contributions include serving as financial education director and teacher in various capacities, and as the personal finance columnist for The Wall Street Journal.

Mentioned on the show:

• Jonathan Clements, Longtime WSJ Columnist, Dies at 62

• Saying Goodbye to the WSJ's Jonathan Clements

• Five Pearls of Wisdom From a Legend of Financial Writing

• HumbleDollar: Home   /   Humble Dollar - The C Word

• NY Times - A Money Guru Bet Big on a Very Long Life. Then He Got Cancer.

• Washington Post - Opinion Living was easy. Dying is harder.

• The WSJ’s Jonathan Clements Wants to Leave a Living Legacy

• Living Will and Durable Power of Attorney: Frequently Asked Questions

• Wills & Funerals Archives - Clark Howard

• Have a Kid in College? You Need These Legal Documents in Place

Clark.com resources:

• Episode transcripts
• Community.Clark.com  /  Ask Clark
• Clark.com daily money newsletter
• Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275

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