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Episode Description:
In this episode of Real Money, Real Life™, Linda Grizely sits down with Jackie Postelnick to talk about rethinking college choices and helping students find their unique path. From understanding personal strengths to navigating the overwhelming world of higher education, Jackie shares how families can empower teens to make confident decisions about their future. We Talk About: • Why college is not one-size-fits-all • How to align education choices with a student's values and strengths • Steps families can take to reduce stress and increase clarity in the process • Practical ways to support teens without adding financial pressure About Jackie Postelnick: Jackie Postelnick is an educator and coach who helps students and families navigate the college decision-making process with confidence. Her work centers on empowering teens to uncover their strengths, explore options, and create a future that feels authentic to them. Connect with Jackie:
Website: https://jackiepostelnick.com
About Linda Grizely:
Linda Grizely, CFP®, is a personal finance expert and financial wellness speaker who helps people build confidence and clarity with their money. She is the creator of the MeMoney™ Method, a mindset-first approach that helps people feel more in control of their financial decisions — without judgment or lecture. Linda focuses on blending the numbers and tactics (real money) with the human side of money (real life), helping individuals and organizations replace overwhelm with empowerment through practical, emotionally grounded financial education. She is the host of the podcast Real Money, Real Life™.
Connect with Linda:
Website: https://www.LindaGriz.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindagrizely
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelindagrizely
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-grizely
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LindaGrizely
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lindagrizely
X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/LindaGrizely Linda's Resources/Freebies:
What's Your Money Personality Quiz: https://bit.ly/MonPersQuiz
What's Holding You Back from Financial Confidence Quiz: https://bit.ly/FinConfidQuiz
Join Linda's Free Community: A space for real talk, fresh starts, and women who are done putting themselves last. https://bit.ly/RealMoneyRealLifeCommunity
Useful Personal Finance Checklists and Flowcharts: www.lindagriz.com/resources
Episode Description:
In this episode of Real Money, Real Life™, Linda Grizely sits down with Cameron Huddleston, journalist, author, and caregiving advocate, to talk about one of the most difficult financial conversations: talking to parents about money and aging.
Cameron shares insights from her book "Mom and Dad, We Need to Talk*", where she helps families navigate sensitive topics like estate planning, long-term care, and protecting loved ones from financial exploitation. Together, Linda and Cameron explore why these conversations are so hard, practical steps to make them easier, and how to build confidence in taking on caregiving and financial responsibility.
We Talk About:• Why avoiding these conversations can create bigger problems later • How to prepare for difficult discussions about money and aging • Steps to protect parents and families financially while preserving relationships If you've ever wondered how to start these conversations—or worried it might be too late—this episode provides both clarity and courage.
About Cameron Huddleston:
Cameron Huddleston is the author of Mom and Dad, We Need to Talk: How to Have Essential Conversations With Your Parents About Their Finances. She also is an award-winning personal finance journalist whose work has appeared in AARP, Kiplinger Personal Finance, Forbes, Yahoo Finance and many more online and print publications.
Connect with Cameron: Website: https://cameronhuddleston.com
Book: https://cameronhuddleston.com/mom-and-dad-we-need-to-talk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-huddleston-187b633/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cameronkhuddleston/
Free In Case of Emergency Organizer https://cameronhuddleston.com/resources/
About Linda Grizely:
Linda Grizely, CFP®, is a personal finance expert and financial wellness speaker who helps people build confidence and clarity with their money. She is the creator of the MeMoney™ Method, a mindset-first approach that helps people feel more in control of their financial decisions — without judgment or lecture. Linda focuses on blending the numbers and tactics (real money) with the human side of money (real life), helping individuals and organizations replace overwhelm with empowerment through practical, emotionally grounded financial education. She is the host of the podcast Real Money, Real Life™.
Connect with Linda:
Website: https://www.LindaGriz.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindagrizely
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelindagrizely
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-grizely
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LindaGrizely
tiktok: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lindagrizely
X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/LindaGrizely
Linda's Resources/Freebies: What's Your Money Personality Quiz: https://bit.ly/MonPersQuiz
What's Holding You Back from Financial Confidence Quiz: https://bit.ly/FinConfidQuiz
Join Linda's Free Community: A space for real talk, fresh starts, and women who are done putting themselves last. https://info.lindagriz.com/widget/form/7NpbG0FdJW2Lwp57R0wj
Useful Personal Finance Checklists and Flowcharts: www.lindagriz.com/resources
Episode Description:
In this episode of Real Money, Real Life™, Linda sits down with Kim Murray to talk about grief, healing, and reclaiming your life after loss. We cover: - How grief impacts everyday life and financial decision-making - The power of journaling as a tool for clarity and healing - Why simple practices can help you move forward after loss - How financial clarity supports emotional healing About Kim Murray: Kim Murray is the author of The Widow's Journal: Questions to Guide You through Grief & Life Planning after the Loss of a Partner, and founder of Widow 411, a resource hub for widows. She combines personal experience with practical tools to help women navigate loss and begin again. Connect with Kim: Website: https://widow411.com
The Widow's Journal (Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLZXY5S8
About Linda Grizely:
Linda Grizely, CFP®, is a personal finance expert and financial wellness speaker who helps people build confidence and clarity with their money. She is the creator of the MeMoney™ Method, a mindset-first approach that helps people feel more in control of their financial decisions — without judgment or lecture. Linda focuses on blending the numbers and tactics (real money) with the human side of money (real life), helping individuals and organizations replace overwhelm with empowerment through practical, emotionally grounded financial education. She is the host of the podcast Real Money, Real Life™.
Connect with Linda: Website: https://www.LindaGriz.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindagrizely
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelindagrizely
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-grizely
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LindaGrizely
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lindagrizely
X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/LindaGrizely
Resources/Freebies: What's Your Money Personality Quiz: https://bit.ly/MonPersQuiz
What's Holding You Back from Financial Confidence Quiz: https://bit.ly/FinConfidQuiz
Join Linda's Free Community: A space for real talk, fresh starts, and women who are done putting themselves last. https://info.lindagriz.com/widget/form/7NpbG0FdJW2Lwp57R0wj
Useful Personal Finance Checklists and Flowcharts: www.lindagriz.com/resources
Episode Description:
In this episode of Real Money, Real Life™, Linda talks with Mary Schepp about what really falls under property & casualty (P&C) insurance, how umbrella policies work, and why premiums have been climbing. We talk about:
- P&C 101: the difference between property coverage and casualty (liability) - Umbrella insurance as excess liability and when it can protect your assets - Deductibles (all‑peril vs. wind/hail) and how percentage deductibles work - Replacement cost vs. actual cash value on roofs, matching endorsements, and common exclusions - Why rates are rising: catastrophe losses, rebuild costs, and using insurance like a maintenance plan - Why to review your home/auto policies with your agent at renewal - What "full coverage" on auto really means (liability + collision + comprehensive) About Mary Schepp: Mary Schepp is the Agency Manager at Brightway Insurance, The Janicki Agency, with over 25 years' experience in the real estate industry, customer service, and management—including time as a loan officer and as an insurance agent. She's an active community advocate through The Rotary Club of Cary‑Grove, the Cary‑Grove Area Chamber of Commerce, and Fresh From Local Farms Organization. Connect with Mary: Website: https://brightwayjanicki.com
Phone: 847-807-3200
About Linda Grizely:
Linda Grizely, CFP®, is a personal finance expert and financial wellness speaker who helps people build confidence and clarity with their money. She is the creator of the MeMoney™ Method, a mindset-first approach that helps people feel more in control of their financial decisions — without judgment or lecture. Linda focuses on blending the numbers and tactics (real money) with the human side of money (real life), helping individuals and organizations replace overwhelm with empowerment through practical, emotionally grounded financial education. She is the host of the podcast Real Money, Real Life™.
Connect with Linda: Website: https://www.LindaGriz.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindagrizely
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelindagrizely
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-grizely
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LindaGrizely
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lindagrizely
X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/LindaGrizely
Resources/Freebies: What's Your Money Personality Quiz: https://bit.ly/MonPersQuiz
What's Holding You Back from Financial Confidence Quiz: https://bit.ly/FinConfidQuiz
Join Linda's Free Community: A space for real talk, fresh starts, and women who are done putting themselves last. https://bit.ly/RealMoneyRealLifeCommunity
Useful Personal Finance Checklists and Flowcharts: www.lindagriz.com/resources
Episode Description: In this episode of Real Money, Real Life™, Linda sits down with Jenn Smith, career coach and negotiation expert, to talk about the art and mindset of negotiating pay. Together they explore why so many women feel held back at the bargaining table and what it takes to shift from fear to confidence when it comes to asking for more. Find out how to ask for the salary you deserve, and actually get it. We Talk About: - The hidden beliefs that stop women from negotiating - Practical strategies for asking for a raise or promotion - How to recognize your market value and leverage it - The ripple effect of earning more on your career and life
About Jenn Smith: Jenn Smith is a career coach and speaker who helps women step into their power, own their worth, and confidently negotiate pay. Through her coaching practice, she equips women with the tools and strategies to break free from under-earning and achieve the salaries they deserve. Her mission is to close the wage gap and empower women to create careers and lives they love. Connect with Jenn: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flourish.careers
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferlsmith9200/
Shop The Greenhouse: https://flourish.careers/shop
Web: https://flourish.careers/
About Linda Grizely:
Linda Grizely, CFP®, is a personal finance expert and financial wellness speaker who helps people build confidence and clarity with their money. She is the creator of the MeMoney™ Method, a mindset-first approach that helps people feel more in control of their financial decisions — without judgment or lecture. Linda focuses on blending the numbers and tactics (real money) with the human side of money (real life), helping individuals and organizations replace overwhelm with empowerment through practical, emotionally grounded financial education. She is the host of the podcast Real Money, Real Life™.
Connect with Linda: Website: https://www.LindaGriz.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindagrizely
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelindagrizely
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-grizely
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LindaGrizely
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lindagrizely
X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/LindaGrizely
Resources/Freebies from Jenn and Linda:
Show Offers: 25% off Career Change Course Fried to Flourishing with code ThankYou25: https://course.flourish.careers/offers/jMHggdnW?coupon_code=THANKYOU25
Free BONUS Toolkits for listeners: https://course.flourish.careers/freebies
What's Your Money Personality Quiz: https://bit.ly/MonPersQuiz
What's Holding You Back from Financial Confidence Quiz: https://bit.ly/FinConfidQuiz
Join Linda's Free Community: A space for real talk, fresh starts, and women who are done putting themselves last. https://bit.ly/RealMoneyRealLifeCommunity
Useful Personal Finance Checklists and Flowcharts: www.lindagriz.com/resources
Episode Description: In this episode of Real Money, Real Life™, Linda talks with Jay Zigmont about financial planning for people who don't have kids. We explore what it means to create a legacy when children aren't in the picture, how to align your money with your values, and the unique opportunities and challenges that come with a childfree life. We Talk About: - Why traditional financial planning often assumes kids and how to rethink it - How to design a fulfilling legacy without heirs - Ways to maximize freedom and flexibility in a childfree lifestyle - Tax and estate considerations for childfree individuals and couples About Dr. Jay Zigmont: Dr. Jay Zigmont, PhD, CFP®, is the founder of Childfree Wealth®, a life and financial planning firm specializing in helping people without kids. He is also the author of "Portraits of Childfree Wealth" and host of the Childfree Wealth Podcast. Connect with Jay: Childfree Wealth®: https://childfreewealth.com
Childfree Trust®: https://childfreetrust.com
Childfree Wealth Podcast: https://childfreewealth.buzzsprout.com
About Linda Grizely:
Linda Grizely, CFP®, is a personal finance expert and financial wellness speaker who helps people build confidence and clarity with their money. She is the creator of the MeMoney™ Method, a mindset-first approach that helps people feel more in control of their financial decisions — without judgment or lecture. Linda focuses on blending the numbers and tactics (real money) with the human side of money (real life), helping individuals and organizations replace overwhelm with empowerment through practical, emotionally grounded financial education. She is the host of the podcast Real Money, Real Life™.
Connect with Linda: Website: https://www.LindaGriz.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindagrizely
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelindagrizely
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-grizely
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LindaGrizely
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lindagrizely
X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/LindaGrizely
Resources/Freebies: What's Your Money Personality Quiz: https://bit.ly/MonPersQuiz
What's Holding You Back from Financial Confidence Quiz: https://bit.ly/FinConfidQuiz
Join Linda's Free Community: A space for real talk, fresh starts, and women who are done putting themselves last. https://info.lindagriz.com/widget/form/7NpbG0FdJW2Lwp57R0wj
Useful Personal Finance Checklists and Flowcharts: www.lindagriz.com/resources
Episode Description: In this episode of Real Money, Real Life™, Linda talks with Sara Hobbs about rebuilding after financial setbacks. They discuss the emotional challenges of starting over and how to move from overwhelm to empowerment. We Talk About: - The challenges of rebuilding after divorce, loss, or burnout - How compassion and accountability support financial change - Resetting money habits with confidence - The principles Sara uses to help clients find stability About Sara Hobbs: Sara Hobbs is the CEO and Founder of Forecastle Financial, a financial services firm focused on providing Personal CFO and Account Management services. Sara is a dedicated finance professional who brings more than 24 years of financial expertise to her clients. Her goal is to equip her clients with the tools, resources, and support necessary for making informed financial decisions that resonate with their personal goals and values. Sara is an Intuit Certified Bookkeeping Professional, a member of The American Association of Daily Money Managers, a member of the Private Service Alliance, a member of the Estate Management Network and a Trustworthy Certified Expert. Connect with Sara: Website: https://www.forecastlefinancial.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-hobbs
About Linda Grizely:
Linda Grizely, CFP®, is a personal finance expert and financial wellness speaker who helps people build confidence and clarity with their money. She is the creator of the MeMoney™ Method, a mindset-first approach that helps people feel more in control of their financial decisions — without judgment or lecture. Linda focuses on blending the numbers and tactics (real money) with the human side of money (real life), helping individuals and organizations replace overwhelm with empowerment through practical, emotionally grounded financial education. She is the host of the podcast Real Money, Real Life™.
Connect with Linda: Website: https://www.LindaGriz.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindagrizely
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelindagrizely
LinkedIn (Personal): https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-grizely
LinkedIn (Linda Grizely Ventures): https://www.linkedin.com/company/linda-grizely-ventures
LinkedIn (Real Money Real Life Podcast): https://www.linkedin.com/company/real-money-real-life/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LindaGrizely
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lindagrizely
X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/LindaGrizely
Resources/Freebies:
What's Your Money Personality Quiz: https://bit.ly/MonPersQuiz
What's Holding You Back from Financial Confidence Quiz: https://bit.ly/FinConfidQuiz
Join Linda's Free Community: A space for real talk, fresh starts, and women who are done putting themselves last. https://bit.ly/RealMoneyRealLifeCommunity
Useful Personal Finance Checklists and Flowcharts: www.lindagriz.com/resources
Episode Description: In this episode of Real Money, Real Life™, Linda sits down with Chad Holmes, CPA, CFP®, and bestselling author of The Inheritance Playbook, to tackle one of life's most emotional and practical challenges: caring for aging parents while planning for multi-generational wealth.
Chad shares how families can avoid unnecessary taxes, navigate probate, and preserve both peace and money. Together, Linda and Chad also explore the mindset challenges that come with stepping into a financial caregiver role and how to foster better conversations across generations.
Key topics include:
If you've ever wondered how to prepare for the unexpected, protect your family's inheritance, and minimize conflict, this conversation will give you both the strategy and the mindset shifts to move forward with clarity.
About Chad Holmes:
Chad runs a boutique financial planning firm out of Fairhope, AL, serving families nationwide as a flat fee financial advisor (no commissions or sales products), focusing on minimizing taxes and maximizing legacies from a multigenerational perspective. He is both a CPA and CFP® fiduciary. His latest accomplishment is becoming a bestselling author with his book, The Inheritance Playbook – Helping Your Parents Pass the Torch, Not the Tax.
Connect with Chad:
Website: https://formulawealth.com/ Childfree Wealth®: https://childfreewealth.com Childfree Trust®: https://childfreetrust.com Childfree Wealth Podcast: https://childfreewealth.buzzsprout.comEmail: [email protected] Newsletter: https://formulawealth.kit.com/ Life Audit Service: https://formulawealth.com/lifeaudit Book: The Inheritance Playbook — available on Amazon and Spotify
About Linda Grizely:
Linda Grizely, CFP®, is a personal finance expert and financial wellness speaker who helps people build confidence and clarity with their money. She is the creator of the MeMoney™ Method, a mindset-first approach that helps people feel more in control of their financial decisions — without judgment or lecture. Linda focuses on blending the numbers and tactics (real money) with the human side of money (real life), helping individuals and organizations replace overwhelm with empowerment through practical, emotionally grounded financial education. She is the host of the podcast Real Money, Real Life™.
Connect with Linda:
Website: https://www.LindaGriz.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindagrizely Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelindagrizely LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-grizely YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LindaGrizely TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lindagrizely X: https://x.com/LindaGrizely
Linda's Resources/Freebies:
What's Your Money Personality Quiz: https://bit.ly/MonPersQuiz
What's Holding You Back from Financial Confidence Quiz: https://bit.ly/FinConfidQuiz
Join Linda's Free Community: A space for real talk, fresh starts, and women who are done putting themselves last. https://bit.ly/RealMoneyRealLifeCommunity
Useful Personal Finance Checklists and Flowcharts: www.lindagriz.com/resources
Episode Description: What if your money struggles aren't about numbers, but about the deeper stories you've carried from childhood?
In this episode of Real Money, Real Life™, Linda Grizely talks with Kate Juozaitis — licensed therapist turned transformational coach — about the emotional roots of money. Together they explore how trauma, identity, and personality patterns shape our financial lives and what it takes to break free.
We Talk About:
Important Info:
If you or someone you know may be affected by financial abuse. resources such as the National Domestic Violence Hotline can offer support. https://www.thehotline.org/
Here is an article from the CFP board that may be of interest:
https://www.letsmakeaplan.org/financial-topics/articles/women/understanding-financial-abuse-learning-from-a-personal-journey
About Kate Juozaitis:
After 20 years as a licensed therapist, Kate pivoted into transformational coaching, combining neuroscience, purpose coaching, money mindset mastery, and real-life strategy. Through her company Lift As You Climb Coaching, she helps women who appear to "have it all" but feel stuck, lost, or unfulfilled. Her mission: to help women live and lead on purpose in their work, relationships, and finances.
Connect with Kate: Website: https://liftasyouclimbcoaching.com/ Therapy Site: https://claytherapeuticservices.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-juozaitis-17935811
About Linda Grizely:
Linda Grizely, CFP®, is a personal finance expert and financial wellness speaker who helps people build confidence and clarity with their money. She is the creator of the MeMoney™ Method, a mindset-first approach that helps people feel more in control of their financial decisions — without judgment or lecture. Linda focuses on blending the numbers and tactics (real money) with the human side of money (real life), helping individuals and organizations replace overwhelm with empowerment through practical, emotionally grounded financial education. She is the host of the podcast Real Money, Real Life™.
Connect with Linda: Website: https://www.LindaGriz.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindagrizely Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelindagrizely LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-grizely LinkedIn LGV: https://www.linkedin.com/company/linda-grizely-ventures LinkedIn RMRL: https://www.linkedin.com/company/real-money-real-life/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lindagrizely X: https://x.com/LindaGrizely YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LindaGrizely eSpeakers: https://www.espeakers.com/marketplace/profile/51801/linda-grizely Podmatch: https://podmatch.com/guestdetailpreview/linda
Resources/Freebies:
What's Your Money Personality Quiz: https://bit.ly/MonPersQuiz
What's Holding You Back from Financial Confidence Quiz: https://bit.ly/FinConfidQuiz
Join Linda's Free Community: A space for real talk, fresh starts, and women who are done putting themselves last. https://bit.ly/RealMoneyRealLifeCommunity
Useful Personal Finance Checklists and Flowcharts: www.lindagriz.com/resources
Episode Description:
In this episode of Real Money, Real Life™, I talk with Marcus Howard, founder of Tradechology.co, about how his early financial decisions shaped his life — and why he's now focused on helping others avoid the same mistakes.
We Talk About:
This is a real, down-to-earth conversation about credit cards, college, parenting, and how financial clarity isn't just for grown-ups — it starts early.
About Marcus Howard:
Hedge fund manager, entrepreneur, and founder of Tradechology Academy.
After years managing capital and building precision strategies on Wall Street, Marcus realized the real revolution in wealth isn't happening in boardrooms — it's happening around dinner tables.
That's why he created Tradechology: a groundbreaking financial literacy platform transforming how families — and especially teens — learn to build wealth, invest wisely, and create generational success.
Whether you're a parent, an entrepreneur, or someone passionate about creating real change, get ready for a powerful conversation about rewriting the future of wealth, family, and freedom.
Connect with Marcus:
https://tradechologyjr.com
https://www.youtube.com/@TradechologyAcademy
https://instagram.com/tradechology_academy
https://facebook.com/tradechology
https://giveaway.tradechology.com
https://www.amazon.com/Preparing-Manage-Millions-Mistakes-Prosperity/dp/1515130568/
About Linda Grizely:
Linda Grizely, CFP®, is a personal finance expert and financial wellness speaker who helps people build confidence and clarity with their money. She is the creator of the MeMoney™ Method, a mindset-first approach that helps people feel more in control of their financial decisions — without judgment or lecture. Linda focuses on blending the numbers and tactics (real money) with the human side of money (real life), helping individuals and organizations replace overwhelm with empowerment through practical, emotionally grounded financial education. She is the host of the podcast Real Money, Real Life™.
Connect with Linda: Website: https://www.LindaGriz.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindagrizely
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelindagrizely
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-grizely
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LindaGrizely
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lindagrizely
X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/LindaGrizely
Resources/Freebies:
What's Your Money Personality Quiz: https://bit.ly/MonPersQuiz
What's Holding You Back from Financial Confidence Quiz: https://bit.ly/FinConfidQuiz
Join Linda's Free Community: A space for real talk, fresh starts, and women who are done putting themselves last. https://bit.ly/RealMoneyRealLifeCommunity
Useful Personal Finance Checklists and Flowcharts: www.lindagriz.com/resources
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