by Paula Harris | Jun 16, 2020 | Curve Ball Planning, Widow
June 23rd is International Widow’s Day, and it’s an annual day of recognition, awareness, and advocacy about the unique experiences and challenges widows of all ages face in cultures around the world. Research about widows is limited, but the United Nations...
by Paula Harris | Jun 16, 2020 | Navigating Holidays, Curve Ball Planning, Widow, Widowed
When a day like Father’s Day is approaching, there are images everywhere on social media, television, and printed ads of families coming together to honor Dad. For widows, however, Father’s Day may be a dreaded day. Whether a woman is newly widowed or lost their...
by Paula Harris | Jun 4, 2020 | Webinars, Financial Planning, Retirement, WH Cornerstone Blog, Widow, Widowed
Widowhood is chock-full of challenges and frustrations. So, it comes as an unwelcome surprise for many that claiming Social Security Survivor Benefits is so complicated. Whether you are a young widow with children or someone nearing retirement, the rules for claiming...
by Bill Harris, CFP, RMA | Jun 3, 2020 | Curve Ball Planning, Estate Planning, Financial Planning, Retirement, WH Cornerstone Blog, Widow, Widowed
The financial services industry is notoriously risk-averse, especially with its own money. Until recently, as unemployment figures hit record lows and the stock market hit record highs, financial institutions were pushing new credit cards, high credit lines,...
by Bill Harris, CFP, RMA | Jun 3, 2020 | Widow, Financial Planning, Money mindset, WH Cornerstone Blog, Widowed
Becoming a widow is about going from “two” to “one.” Granted, you’re surrounded by loved ones. By children, family and well-intentioned friends But it’s unlikely that anyone in that group can fill one of the most cherished roles of the one you lost: that of a trusted...
by Bill Harris, CFP, RMA | May 11, 2020 | Curve Ball Planning, Financial Planning, Money mindset, WH Cornerstone Blog, Widow, Widowed
Coming to terms with a pandemic, such as Corona, is new territory for everyone, especially widows. Whether it has meant a reduction of income, a shift to working from home or the loss of a job, it has had practical implications. Those are shared pretty universally...
