It's important for most people to have a solid estate plan. For widows, paying attention to the details becomes more critical than ever. Without your spouse to fall back on,…
Understanding the benefits available under Medicare as a widow can be daunting. You may struggle to understand how to leverage this important insurance coverage. Can you enroll in Medicare even…
One of the most difficult experiences in life is when a spouse dies. While grieving the loss of your partner, you may also feel overwhelmed by the important financial decisions…
The Social Security survivor benefits program provides a lifeline to over 3 million Americans each year. Here are a few statistics that may surprise you about the survivor benefits program:…
In researching a different blog post this week, I went down a Google rabbit hole. Instead of memes or Reddit posts, my rabbit hole consisted of statistics about widows that…
I've received a few questions about the newly announced Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. My initial advice is - don't worry about it...yet. Like all proposed bills in Congress, the…
When you lose your spouse, evaluating your finances may take a back seat to more pressing concerns. But even amid the grief that accompanies the death of a loved one,…
Will you be prepared? Will your family be prepared? That horrible phone call comes: A loved one is in critical condition. Or has passed away. You are a mom, dad,…
Your gut tells you there is more to a financial adviser's dinner seminar than just conversation and food - what do they want from you? _____ What an offer…
To some, the term estate planning conjures up images of mansions and luxury, so why can’t "regular people" afford to ignore it? _____ Note: I am NOT an attorney!…
How much do you know about the financial planning and preparations your parents have completed? It can be an uncomfortable conversation, but making the effort NOW can pay off for…