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Underestimated retirement risks

Like any other phase of life, retirement is not risk-free. While it is seen as our reward for many years of hard work, it still carries exposure to what is happening out in the world.

Who gets dad's golf clubs? Holding on to or letting go of personal items

How can you, the friend or family member of the deceased, be expected to get rid of items that once belonged to your loved one, especially when your grief is so fresh? Sure, our rational minds tell us that these objects are just "stuff," but in our hearts they feel like so much more.

Nourishment for one: When the small things aren't so small

Whether it's going out to eat, grocery shopping, cooking, weekly meal rituals, etc., our food dynamic has the potential to change significantly in widowhood.

The magnificent gift of financial literacy

The magnificent gift of financial literacy is always a timely gift to give your loved ones or yourself.

Navigating Life as a Young Widow

Seldom do images of young women in their 30s, 40s, or even 50s come to mind when we think of a widow. But of course, women in this age bracket find themselves widowed, too.

When does it get easier? A widows guide to getting through the holidays

While the holiday season can be an especially challenging time for widows, here are a few things you should try hard not to do, along with a few things you should do instead.

It'll never happen to me - not: a look at long-term care options

As we calculate our financial needs in retirement, the cost of long-term care is often overlooked or underestimated. And that one failure can derail the best-laid plans.

Choosing the right Social Security strategy as a widow

The prospect of this already difficult situation being complicated by the unpleasant task of planning out your financial future can feel like more than you are willing or able to take on. Unfortunately, though, coming up with a Social Security strategy is one of the most important tasks widows will have to complete in order to set themselves up for a secure and stable financial future.

On My Own: What single women need to know about planning for their futures

Here are five ways to manage your money and prepare for retirement or disability if you're one of the over 66 million women in the U.S. who are either widowed, divorced, or never been married.

Building wealth through smart financial habits

By actively working to form positive financial habits, you can learn to make your money work for you. Start building wealth today by incorporating these five smart money habits into your daily life.

Choosing a Financial Services Professional

Caveat emptor is Latin for “Let the buyer beware.” The phrase arises from the fact that buyers often have less information than the seller, or more importantly, about the seller. When choosing a financial services professional, buyer beware!

Defining what self-care means to you

We hear the phrase "self-care" tossed around a lot in everyday conversation, but what does it really mean? The truth is, there is no one set image of what self-care looks like—it's different for each individual.