What Matters Most - Chanel Reynolds

A practical look at putting your life together written by the founder of the internationally celebrated website Get Your Shit Together and informed by the authors personal experience after her husband was killed in a biking accident. Part memoir, part hard-working how-to guidebook, What Matters Most inspires readers to get their affairs in order before the unthinkable (or inevitable) happens.On July 17, 2009, Chanel Reynoldss husband, Jos, was sideswiped by a van while cycling near their home in Seattle. In the aftermath of her husbands sudden death, Reynolds quickly realized that she was left bewildered and underprepared for what happens next. What was the password to his phone? Did they sign their wills? How much insurance did they have? Could she afford the house? And what the hell was probate court anyway? Simply put, when life went sideways she didnt have her shit together.As it turns out, most of us dont either. Were too busy, in denial, overwhelmed, dont know where to start. We procrastinate or outright avoid having these difficult yet critical conversations.Reynolds learned the hard way that hoping for the best is not a plan, but you dont have to. Drawing on her first-hand experience, expert advice, and the unparalleled resources shes compiled from her popular website and checklists, Reynolds lends her, friendly, human voice to help readers navigate and avoid much of confusion, overwhelm, and uncertainty when something happens and learn how to: Create a will, living will, and power of attorney documents Update (or finally get) the right life insurance policy Start or grow an emergency fund and prioritize your spending Make a watertight emergency and What-If plan Keep secure, up-to-date records of personal informationAuthoritative yet intimate, grounded but irreverent, Reynoldss voice carries readers through a tough subject with candor and compassion. Weaving personal story with hard-won wisdom, What Matters Most is the approachable, no-nonsense handbook we all need to living a life free of worry and what ifs.