Weeping Widows, LLC

04/27/2024

It is challenging to be widowed at any age, but particularly hard for those who are widowed before the age of 40. This article highlights some of those challenges.

People who suddenly lose a spouse while young can feel unprepared for what their future looks like.

04/16/2024

Here is an interesting social security situation, with an interesting answer. In this case, the woman's first marriage lasted 30 years. At some point after the divorce, she and her first husband remarried, and this time they have been married for 8 years and counting. Read the article to see what benefits she has earned from Social Security if her current husband pre-deceases her.

As difficult as it might be to think about a loved one’s death, it’s smart to consider what it would mean for your finances.

02/16/2024

There is a new resource available to those who have lost a loved one, provided by Kaiser Permanente. Please click below to check it out.

Bereavement support when a loved one dies. Get help with what to do, how to cancel their health coverage, and enroll dependents in a new plan.

07/21/2023

I found this article interesting, as the widow thought to get a second opinion on a huge financial decision to sell, or not sell her home. So glad she inquired and got viable alternatives! https://www.marketwatch.com/picks/i-make-100k-a-year-but-have-a-mortgage-and-a-6k-a-month-credit-card-bill-my-financial-adviser-wants-me-to-sell-my-house-and-invest-with-him-to-afford-my-life-but-should-i-5cd4cfdf?

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08/14/2022

We have not posted for a while, but thought this article was particularly important as our lives change. Time, friends, personal growth and purpose count for so much in our mental and physical health!

The four forgotten retirement challenges

08/24/2021

Here are some simple things to do, the first being planning and discussing your affairs with those you love before you die, and the other items are reminders for your family after you have passed.

Dealing with the loss of a loved one can be difficult. And, in many cases, having to deal with their financial affairs can make it even harder.

01/16/2021

Here's hoping your 2021 will be better than it was in 2020. Personally, I can't wait to hug my dear friends and spend an evening just talking and watching them smile. Here's an article on Social Security benefits from a gentleman's point of view!

More Questions About Widows Benefits Sometimes, when I write a column about a certain topic, that column seems to generate more questions than it answers. And that certainly was the case with a column I wrote about widows benefits just before the holidays.

12/24/2020

For those wishing to harken back to good childhood memories, your Amazon.com Alexa device can help. Happy Holidays!

09/11/2020

Remembering those we lost, first responders who worked to save lives and the selfless patriots of flight 93, who gave their lives to save others when they declared, "Let's Roll!" May we never forget this day.

07/29/2020

What if your spouse dies unexpectedly? How well have you planned for the surviving spouse? Here's an article with some thoughts to consider--and no matter how difficult it is to talk about death, having a plan is worth the uncomfortable conversation.

In the age of pandemic, older couples need to have a candid talk about money

07/16/2020

Helpful advice and a live discussion with some financial experts tonight (July 16) at 7pm Eastern time. Link to the program is within the article

Dealing with the death of a loved one from coronavirus is devastating. Here's how to navigate the financial path forward.

07/15/2020

We encourage you, as a surviving spouse, to know your options when it comes to Social Security. Here's a brief article that may help you! Please accept our blessing to you: May you be healthy!

An new internal audit shows Social Security hasn't corrected a longstanding shortcoming.