Discovering Who You Are Becoming: Michele Neff Hernandez on Identity and Life After Loss Join me, Daniel Kopp, in this rich episode of the Widow Life and Money Podcast as I welcome Michele Neff Hernandez, founder of Soaring Spirits International. Michele’s story begins with love, a blended family of six children, and a life …
How Widows Can Handle Life Insurance, Banking, and 401(k)s
Giving Every Dollar a Job: A Widow’s Guide to Life Insurance, Banking, Utilities, and Investment Account Administration After Loss In this solo episode of Widow Life and Money, I walk through the administrative side of the financial picture that follows the death of a spouse, the practical steps and logistics rather than investment …
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Gold Star Widows Financial Planning with the HEART Act Roth IRA
Your SGLI Benefits and the HEART Act: A Golden Opportunity for Your Future As a Gold Star Widow, you have already given so much in service to our country. The loss of your spouse represents the ultimate sacrifice, and while nothing can replace what you’ve lost, there are financial tools available to help secure your …
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Helping Your Children Grieve Well as a Widow
Learning how to help your kids after the death of your spouse is one of the most important things you can do for them and yourself. I was only a few paces out of the Emergency room when my teenage daughter called for an update on her dad. Before I could comprehend that I was …
What to Know Before You Hire a Financial Advisor
Financial advisors often miss that widows aren’t prepared to process investment-only thinking. Here’s what you need to know to find answers to your financial questions and what to know before you hire a financial advisor. He got the mail every day. He filed the paperwork, paid the bills, and managed a rough home budget. He …
Go Ahead and Cry: Healing from the Pain of Grief by Embracing It
He’s in a better place. Time heals all wounds. Don’t worry; you’re young enough to start over; God works all things for good; Rejoice in his homegoing! Maybe you’ve heard some of these well-intended statements that either fell flat or stung. Before your spouse died, you might have thought or verbalized them yourself in response …
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You’re a Widow, Now What?
You’re a Widow, Now What? — What do do when your husband dies. How to deal with finances, brain fog, and finding help My husband died, and I’m unsure how to manage the money. How do I prioritize all the things that need to be done and survive this overwhelming and painful grief? You’re a …
Three Strategies to Help You Work Through Financial Anxiety
Three Strategies to Help You Work Through Financial Anxiety Financial fears abound in our post-pandemic world. Everyone is concerned about the stock market, the recession, and the price of gas. But perhaps no one feels money anxiety as keenly as the widow. … Most widows feel financial anxiety in addition to grief. Here are three …
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