Walking through life as a grieving widow is a journey that has many twists and turns. Whether you’re newly widowed, or have been living on your own for several years or more, the process doesn’t necessarily get easier – and it can be helpful to have a few resources available to guide you through this… [Read More]
Planning for Long-Term Care as a Single Woman
Did you know that, by 2020, 12 million Americans will need long-term care? Of those 12 million, the majority of long-term care participants are women. Planning for long-term care as a single woman can be confusing and often emotional. For many pre-retirees and retirees, long term care is a shared conversation with a spouse or… [Read More]
What if Retirement Isn’t Right For You?
For a lot of the women I work with, retirement isn’t a comfortable concept. They’ve worked hard throughout their life and career, and settling into a traditional type of retirement (gardening, book club, or time with family) doesn’t feel like a fulfilling way to spend this next phase of their lives. But what if retirement… [Read More]
Test Driving Your Retirement Budget
What do you do before you buy a car? You take it for a test drive. You have to see how it feels; if your elbow can comfortably rest on the window or how the headrest supports your neck or just the overall feeling you get on an open two-lane road. Test driving a car… [Read More]
Understanding Online Banking Options
What comes to mind when you think of a bank? Probably a lot of people in tailored suits walking around a way-too air-conditioned building—or, at least, that’s what I think of. Banks can be intimidating places but not just because of the chilly air. Big banks often have many fees associated with them such as… [Read More]