The Widow S Financial Survival Guide

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

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.

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

“Without control over your own money, and therefore your life, you are enslaved to those who understand it.” For women having to take responsibility for their finances, perhaps for the first time, the task can seem too overwhelming and knowing where to start can be difficult. These days, many widows face information overload, not knowing how to separate the wheat from the chaff or how to identify what is and what isn’t important, when it comes down to money and investments. By reading Anita Gatehouse’s A Widow’s Guide: Helping you choose the right path, you will discover: How to create a simple system to deal with your day-to-day financial paperwork How to get an overview of your financial position How to avoid many of the common mistakes widows make How to demystify investing and understand what really matters How to think positively about your future This book is also a good read for women who feel that they need to understand more about money and investments, especially for those frightened to ask or don’t know the questions to ask. Divorcees who are coming to terms with looking after their own finances will also find it useful, as they face many of the same issues, both financial and emotional, as widows.

Years ago, many of my friends used to joke, "What do you do, manage 'little old ladies' money?" They all thought it was strange when I answered "Yes, they aren't all little, nor are they old, but that is what I do." In my title, I included the word "widow" yet, through poetic license, I intended a looser definition. To help more of you, I included guidance for both women who unfortunately have lost their spouses ("traditional widows"), and women concerned about managing their financial affairs in case they survive their spouses ("could be widows"). This book will: ? Inform you, the reader, of what to expect, and what you'll have to do if, and when, a beloved spouse predeceases you ? Educate you on what you will need to accomplish, so you have the confidence to manage your future financial affairs ? Help you learn from others' mistakes, so you don't make them yourself ? Help you understand why planning is so important, and to appreciate how proper planning can help prevent future problems ? Show you how to simplify your financial affairs, and offer this book as a reference tool so you can do so ? Illustrate how you can make your decision-making less emotional

Written from the heart with humor and emotional honesty, this financial survival guide empowers women and gives them tools to take charge of their finances. Whether you're embarking on a professional career, getting ready to start a family, divorcing, retiring, or want to have a greater sense of financial ownership, this guide provides you with a solid foundation for how to be responsible for your finances and therefore your life. Elana Milianta, who has spent more than twenty years helping individuals and families achieve their financial goals, reveals how to get out of debt, build credit, invest, and create a budget that works. She also answers questions such as: What steps can you take to protect yourself against the unimaginable? How can you effectively save money for your life goals? What questions should you and your partner answer before getting married? How can you cut discretionary expenses and still enjoy life? Raise your financial IQ and learn how to get a blueprint to help build wealth no matter what stage of life you're in with A Girlfriend's Financial Survival Guide.

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.