Financial Advice for Widows: What to Do Before You Remarry
Many years ago, when a woman’s husband died, she went into mourning – sometimes wearing black “widow’s weeds” for a year or more. Generally, she remained alone after that year or perhaps moved into an adult child’s home. That was the case with my…
Read MoreMoney and Remarriage: How to Navigate Divided Loyalties and Shadows from Previous Relationships
If you thought dealing with money issues can be tricky in a marriage, it’s way more difficult in a remarriage. In a marriage, you have two people from different backgrounds with different approaches to money…
Read MoreMarrying Yourself After Becoming a Widow: A Beautiful Ritual to Help You Recover
Over 12 years ago, after a year of dealing with stomach cancer, my husband passed away. As any widow knows, this is an utterly devastating thing to happen, even if you are towards the end of your life, you know it is the ‘natural’ conclusion…
Read MoreWidows Rock! Thriving in Stage 3 of Widowhood
My husband died in my arms right before Valentine’s Day 16 years ago. I soon found a quote by Alan Watts that became my mantra for many months afterward as I moved through the initial phases of widowhood: “The only way to make sense out of change…
Read MoreShould You Choose Legal Separation or Divorce?
When contemplating the termination of your marriage, the choice between legal separation and divorce can be perplexing. Although both options involve a legal procedure to dissolve the marriage, it is essential to understand…
Read MoreWriting Your Memoir and Why It Matters
Have you ever thought about journaling or writing down the most intimate events of your life? Events that caused a cathartic shift in your perception and thought process, or ones that scared the living daylights out of you or left an indelible mark?
Read MoreWhy Widows Should Be Aware of These 4 Retirement Planning Considerations
Retirement planning for widows (and widowers) involves some unique aspects that must be considered in addition to the emotional grief and stress that comes with losing a spouse. There seems to be some correlation between times…
Read More3 Things Most Couples Don’t Know About Social Security Spousal Benefits (But Should!)
Social security is among the issues many people become interested in as they push retirement. This is because it is critical to the financial security of retirees…
Read MoreSocial Security Benefits for Widows and Divorcees
Your husband may be out of the picture, but his Social Security could still be a part of your life. Whether you’re widowed or divorced, U.S. law may allow you to collect benefits based upon your former spouse’s work history. Read More
Understanding Prenuptial Agreements for Second Marriages
Second marriages are often a second chance at love and tend to draw on the wisdom gained from prior experiences. There are plenty of reasons why couples choose to remarry after divorce or the loss of a spouse. Love and companionship remain…
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