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 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 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 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 MoreMarrying Yourself After Becoming a Widow: A Beautiful Ritual to Help You Recover
8 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…
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
Social Security Benefits and Divorce
Did you know that if you were married for at least 10 years, you may be able to claim Social Security benefits based on your ex-husband’s work record? This is particularly important for women who were stay-at-home moms who had a shorter work history…
Read MoreTwo Ways I Found Later Life Love
As I looked out at my smiling family, in our lush backyard summer gardens on that sunny August day, I whispered to myself, “I never imagined this.” Not in my craziest dreams did I ever expect to be a septuagenarian bride, exchanging wedding vows beside my Charlie…
Read MoreSurprise! Divorced Spouses Can Get Social Security Benefits
Many women believe that they are not entitled to Social Security if they are divorced. The truth is you can get Social Security on your ex-spouse’s record, under certain circumstances, even if you have been divorced for many years…
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