by Paula Harris | Feb 1, 2021 | Widow
Navigating holidays is challenging as a widow. Now Valentine’s Day is around the corner and as a widow, you may want support. On Sunday, February 14th, join Paula Harris of WH Cornerstone and Rise Up Retreats™ along with author, speaker and coach, Samantha Ruth, for a...
by Bill Harris, CFP, RMA | Jan 31, 2021 | Curve Ball Planning, Financial Planning, Retirement, Social Security, Widow
When it comes to retirement and Social Security, the last thing anyone wants are unpleasant surprises. When couples are planning for retirement they want to feel secure in the knowledge that the surviving spouse will received anticipated retirement benefits. Many...
by Paula Harris | Dec 17, 2020 | Navigating Holidays, Curve Ball Planning, Family, Health and Wellness, Widow
During the holiday season, everywhere you look there are images of joy, togetherness, and family. For widows, regardless of how long ago they lost their spouse, the holidays can be difficult. No matter how many blessings are present in life, the holidays are never the...
by Bill Harris, CFP, RMA | Nov 13, 2020 | Widow, Curve Ball Planning, Financial Planning, Money mindset, Widowed
There was a knock on the door as Janice cleaned up from breakfast. Jim had left for work, and she was rushing through chores to be free for lunch with her friends. She dried her hands as she walked towards the front door. She could see two men on the camera monitor....
by Paula Harris | Oct 14, 2020 | Curve Ball Planning, Estate Planning, Family, Financial Planning, Widow
Coronavirus has recalibrated retirement planning for older workers. Age, health, and workplace conditions have pushed many seniors to put their well-being ahead of other considerations and retire early. But the pandemic has also added to the normal stress that comes...
by Paula Harris | Sep 1, 2020 | Curve Ball Planning, Widow, Widowed
Your plans for the future are really a story that you tell yourself. Some of the chapters are easy to imagine and plan, like buying your first home, sending your kids to college, or picking out dream retirement destinations with your spouse. But life has a way of...