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Category: Death of a Spouse

Double the Inheritance, Double the Planning
Women may be in for double the planning when it comes to managing windfalls. Inheritances are a blessing that can relieve old debts while opening … Read more

Surviving, Then Thriving
When facing the inevitable, it may help to take time to deal with the practical details beforehand. Few things are as sad and traumatic as … Read more

Choosing a Financial Advisor After Losing a Spouse
You can’t choose your family…. but you can choose your financial advisor. Deciding on a financial advisor can be a difficult decision, and many don’t … Read more

3 Ways A Financial Advisor Can Help After the Death of a Spouse
When you lose your spouse… your whole world changes. You can’t remember things, can’t even think about making any decisions. You feel numb and you … Read more

Adjusting to Your New Income After the Death of a Spouse
A lot of things change after the death of a spouse, and adjusting to a new income is no small task. Especially if your loved … Read more

Social Security Survivor Benefits Explained
Many American widows and widowers get survivor benefits from social security. If your spouse has passed away, you could collect these benefits. You may receive … Read more

Important Questions to ask a Late Spouse’s employer
Losing your spouse is a huge loss in your life. What do you do now? Where do you go, who do you notify, who will … Read more

Facing Your Finances After Losing a Spouse: 4 Things to Do After Losing a Spouse, Part 2
When you’re grieving the loss of a spouse, the future can seem further away than ever. But taking steps to secure your finances can be … Read more

Facing Your Finances After Losing a Spouse: 4 Steps to Take Now, Part 1
When a spouse passes away, it’s a devastating loss, and it can be hard to even think about all the financial concerns that need to … Read more

Not Alone: Resources to Lean on When Your Spouse Dies
Losing a spouse can leave you feeling very alone. After all, you’ve lost so much more than the word “spouse” can describe—your partner, your helper, … Read more
What to Do When Your Spouse Dies
Losing a loved one is devastating, and handling financial obligations during this time can be very challenging. It’s difficult for many people to even know … Read more

Sweet Financial Hosted SmarterWomen Event with Award Winning Author and Speaker Dr. Kathleen Rehl
Expert offers story, advice on widowhood FAIRMONT, Minnesota- Judy Bryan, Sentinel Staff Writer When Dr. Kathleen Rehl’s husband died 10 years ago, she experiences the same … Read more