The New Widow S Guide To Financial Wellness

Nobody plans to lose their spouse. It's doubtful you were prepared, as well. There are no classes you can take to learn what to do after such a devastating loss. YouTube is void of content about how to grapple with the practical matters you now must address. There are plenty of books on the subject, but how likely is it that a new widow, wrapped in a blanket of grief, uncertainty, and crushing loss, is going to dive in and grasp the mountains of information? Impossible for most, improbable for all.The New Widow's Guidebook was designed just for you. It was created to help you navigate the challenges and problems specific to new widows. It is a step-by-step journey, in order of priority, that addresses hundreds of issues. It is self-paced with checklists to ensure you keep on track. Completing this guidebook you will gain clarity, control, and confidence as you regain Financial Wellness.

This is the sixth edition of this extraordinarily sensitive and thoughtful bestselling classic written by women for women addressing what is frequently the most stressful and emotionally challenging experience any married woman is forced to address. It provides the reader with both an understanding of what she is experiencing in the present and a road map to go from where she is to ultimately achieving emotional and financial wellbeing. In this latest edition they have upgraded what needed to be updated to keep the material current while maintaining its compassion for what the reader is experiencing. The authors provide the reader with essential information in a very readable manner. They have created the stories of four hypothetical women of different ages and circumstances that illustrate a variety of situations that most widows are likely to encounter. It is written in a way that allows the widow to go at her own pace. She can read a given chapter of the book or the book in its entirety. It provides both practical tools and financial knowledge for the widow to move forward and emerge stronger. This book covers concepts as well as provides specific information. It is the contention of the authors, widows themselves, that emotional and financial healing is linked. In addition to the emotional roller coaster most widows experience following the death of their spouse whether totally unexpected or the result of a protracted illness is the fear of how will I survive financially. Financial insecurity increases anxiety and the widow's often overwhelming feeling of being alone without the resources to maintain her existing lifestyle or meet her financial responsibilities. Feeling out of control and alone is often terrifying and compounds the grieving process. While this book is written for widows, many widows have shared with the authors that after reading the book and processing the information it contained, they shared the book with their daughters, friends or relatives because they believed that the information it contained would also be valuable to them. Information contributes to preparedness. Knowledge is always invaluable when dealing with any issue. The authors believe that this book will help any widow find the path that is right for her. Over and over again, they have been told how this book was like a life raft for them enabling them to understand financial matters better than ever before and not feel so alone while dealing with the magnitude of loss.

This book's combination of sound financial planning advice and psychological therapy can help widows and widowers in all situations take charge of their lives and forge ahead. The resource is filled with such practical strategies as selecting a retirement home, choosing the best insurance, and using a living trust to secure an estate.

Housing; insurance; spousal benefits; estate planning and more.

On Your Own Does Not Mean All Alone. In the completely updated and revised edition of this best-selling classic, the authors share the stories of four widows of different ages and circumstances whose road to recovery illustrates how to best achieve emotional and financial well-being. They provide practical tools and knowledge for widows to move forward and emerge stronger-from coping with grief and loss and organizing finances to understanding investments and developing a long-term plan. This book shows how to: - React to your loss - Deal with grief and your emotional needs - Develop psychological and financial support systems - Control your financial future - Protect your investments - Emerge stronger to build a new life The authors firmly believe that there is an essential connection between both financial and psychological well-being. The stories combined with the practical and easy-to-follow advice based on the author's years of experience working with widows, will guide readers step-by-step through this very difficult process. Praise for Previous Editions of On Your Own: "On Your Own can be a valuable guide book for the newly widowed. This book has much excellent information. A gift of this book could be the biggest favor you can do for a newly widowed friend." -Associated Press "For all who have asked 'What do I do now?' or 'Who can help me...?' I recommend On Your Own...the authors lead the reader through important topics often thought to be too intimidating or too confusing for someone wrought with fear and sadness." -Edward Jay Beckwith, Estate Planning Attorney "On Your Own is more than a financial planning guide. It is also a guide for surviving the emotional rite of passage that surviving spouses must endure. On Your Own is a sensitive and practical work about a necessary but painful period in the life of widow. Widowers should read it also." -Bureau of National Affairs "On Your Own confronts the subject with intelligence and compassion. From facing your initial reactions through rebuilding your life, the authors deal with difficult issues clearly and realistically. This is a thoughtful and reliable book to help anyone through the shock and confusion of widowhood." -Modern Maturity "But by changing the word 'husband' for 'spouse' and 'widow' to 'survivor, ' you can convert the book into a contingency planner for either husband or wife." -Nation's Business "On Your Own is a wonderful book that manages to combine both the financial and emotional advice a widow needs in a helpful and supportive manner. If someone you care about is widowed, don't send flowers-send this book." -Terry Savage, best-selling author "Their advice is sound and could stop you from irrevocable actions." -SmartMoney "Help in coping. Here are some places to look for help in getting on with life...On Your Own...practical information on health insurance, estate planning and benefits programs." -U.S. News and World Report "On Your Own aims to provide a financial and emotional guide to women rebuilding their lives alone. While the book is useful for widows, the lesson of understanding the financial situation is even more valuable to couples. Even simple things like understanding each other's filing system and knowing where financial records are kept can be a tremendous help." -Washington Post "Yours is the only book that truly approaches it from the woman's viewpoint and clarifies what is a mass of strange and threatening terms and tasks. You have done an important thing in a beautiful way. Thank you from my heart and my checkbook " -A widow, Annapolis, Maryland

Your husband's death is possibly the most devastating event you've ever experienced. You may wonder, ôAm I going to be able to make it on my own?ö Maybe you feel overwhelmed and don't know what to do next.

A WIDOW'S GUIDE Your Legal and Financial Guide To Surviving the First Year by Anna Byrne A Widow's Guide is the most current legal and financial guide for the recently widowed. Whether you are a recent widow, or have a friend that you want to help though this crisis, Anna Byrne has written a compassionate book that will guide you through this difficult time with a steady hand and solid legal and financial advice. Anna became a widow at twenty-eight, and over the years recovered and grew, despite the adversity and emotional devastation she experienced. As a top-rated Estate Planning and Probate Attorney, Anna created this guide based upon her experience of having served hundreds of clients, and helping them move forward with their lives. A Widow's Guide is the roadmap you need to overcome fear and regain control of your life, by helping you clearly navigate the legal and financial steps you must take after losing a loved one. This book contains: - The Seven Steps You Need to Take to Act, Protect, and Plan - Checklists with Action Steps to Move Forward - Lists of Helpful Resources and Links - Journal Pages and Writing Prompts

Many women feel scared and overwhelmed at the financial considerations that arise in becoming a widow. This book guides you in wrapping your arms around all that needs to be taken care of, as well as helps you understand the various components of money. It will help you answer the questions: What must I do now? What decisions can I postpone? What are these investments I own? Will I be ok? Finances for One helps you address and answer these and other questions in a simple and practical way.