24/05/2026
When I watched the story of Kaye Abad and her quiet battle with breast cancer, one thing really hit me; Illness does not choose who to visit🥺
Not even someone who looked healthy, happy, active, and complete with family.
One normal checkup changed everything. One diagnosis changed their entire season of life. But thankfully, because they had the means to seek treatment immediately, they were able to focus on healing instead of drowning in financial stress.
As a mom and a financial advisor, this is the realization that stays with me:
What happens if suddenly, we become the one needing help?
This is why I always encourage parents to prepare early.
Not because we are negative.
Not because we are expecting sickness.
But because life is unpredictable.
Critical illness coverage and insurance are not for “when we die.”
It is for moments when life suddenly pauses and your family needs financial breathing room.
When illness strikes, the last thing your spouse or children should carry is debt, hospital bills, or fundraising just to continue treatment.
Imagine being able to focus on recovery because you prepared ahead.
Imagine not becoming a financial burden to the people you love the most.
That is real financial planning.
Health is never guaranteed.
Time is never guaranteed.
But preparation is a choice.
And honestly, the best time to prepare is while we are still healthy enough to qualify.