Wilson and his uncle Unildo at a birthday celebration, color photograph
Wilson and his uncle Unildo at a birthday celebration, black-and-white photograph
Wilson and his uncle Unildo at a birthday celebration, black-and-white photograph
Wilson and his uncle Unildo at a birthday celebration, color photograph
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49 Candles

My third official podcast was published on August 1st, 2021, entitled “What Our Families Taught Us About Death - Vol. 1.” The episode was about my dear uncle, Unildo Mendes, who passed away in a car accident when he was 22 years old. So justifiably, that first episode was indeed somber — but today I want to share the joy of the life he gave to so many who still remember him…

Life Insurance Isn't About Dying. It's About the People You'd Leave Behind.
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Life Insurance Isn't About Dying. It's About the People You'd Leave Behind.

Most people avoid this conversation because it feels morbid or salesy. But life insurance has almost nothing to do with you dying and everything to do with who'd keep going without you. Straight talk on the myths that hold people back — what it really costs, why waiting is the risk, and the living benefits nobody explains.

Before You Buy a Home: 7 Honest Steps to Take First
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Before You Buy a Home: 7 Honest Steps to Take First

Buying a home is probably the biggest money decision you'll ever make, and the process is built to move fast. Here's the honest groundwork to lay before the open houses start — credit, budget, a real emergency cushion, the neighborhood, your mortgage options, and the closing costs nobody warns you about.

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Why Finding Love Feels Harder Than Ever

In a world brimming with digital connections, true companionship often feels elusive. Exploring the modern paradox of dating and what we can do to foster deeper, meaningful bonds.