Financial Guidance for Widows Archives - WIDOW 411 https://widow411.com/category/money/ On a quest to make widowhood suck a little less Thu, 07 Aug 2025 14:37:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://widow411.com/wp-content/uploads/Favicon-Tear-126x150.gif Financial Guidance for Widows Archives - WIDOW 411 https://widow411.com/category/money/ 32 32 Easy Tips for Widows to Manage Debt Effectively https://widow411.com/tips-for-widows-to-manage-debt/ https://widow411.com/tips-for-widows-to-manage-debt/#comments Fri, 19 Aug 2022 17:52:52 +0000 https://widow411.wpenginepowered.com/?p=12166 Short and Sweet Summary: While it’s normal to have some debt (like a mortgage), pretending other debt (like a high-interest credit card) doesn’t exist is not. Here are a few simple tips for widows to manage debt effectively that don’t require an econ degree or a stellar math background. Just a systematic approach that anyone...

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]]> https://widow411.com/tips-for-widows-to-manage-debt/feed/ 1 Hassle-Free Negotiation Tips Every Widow Should Know https://widow411.com/hassle-free-negotiation-tips/ https://widow411.com/hassle-free-negotiation-tips/#comments Thu, 10 Jun 2021 18:11:21 +0000 https://www.widow411.com/?p=8334 Short and Sweet Summary: How would it make you feel if you didn’t have to pay full price ever again, especially on big-ticket items? The key to any negotiation starts with asking first and then following these hassle-free negotiation tips every widow should know. Why leave money on the table for someone else? Why is...

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]]> https://widow411.com/hassle-free-negotiation-tips/feed/ 2 The Ultimate Checklist for Widows https://widow411.com/the-ultimate-survival-guide-for-widows/ https://widow411.com/the-ultimate-survival-guide-for-widows/#comments Tue, 20 Apr 2021 17:59:01 +0000 https://www.widow411.com/?p=10021 Short and Sweet Summary: If you’re struggling to complete ALL of the post-death tasks, you need this ultimate checklist for widows that covers everything a new widow must do. Have you been searching for a death-of-a-spouse checklist ? Let’s face it–there’s nothing more frustrating than staring down the crushing list of to-dos after your spouse...

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]]> https://widow411.com/the-ultimate-survival-guide-for-widows/feed/ 2 Want to be your own boss? Follow these steps to a wildly successful business or side hustle https://widow411.com/want-to-be-your-own-boss/ Fri, 08 Jan 2021 15:35:56 +0000 https://www.widow411.com/?p=9448 Short and Sweet Summary: If you’re looking for a career option where you can put your unique talents and skills to work, make a decent income and enjoy flexible hours, you might want to consider starting a Virtual Assistant (VA) business. Here are the deets on what it takes to start a legit business if...

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]]> Financial Resources for Widows to Alleviate Your Money Anxiety https://widow411.com/financial-resources-for-widows-to-alleviate-your-money-anxiety/ https://widow411.com/financial-resources-for-widows-to-alleviate-your-money-anxiety/#comments Wed, 01 Apr 2020 14:07:24 +0000 https://www.widow411.com/?p=7160 Short and Sweet Summary: Financial resources for widows are available if you know where to look. Whether it’s a government, non-profit or local entity, there’s no shame in asking for help and grabbing onto a lifeline when you need it most. Being a widow isn’t without its financial hardships. Losing one-half or more of your...

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]]> https://widow411.com/financial-resources-for-widows-to-alleviate-your-money-anxiety/feed/ 2 A Comprehensive Guide to Social Security Survivor Benefit Options https://widow411.com/a-comprehensive-guide-to-social-security-survivor-benefit-options/ https://widow411.com/a-comprehensive-guide-to-social-security-survivor-benefit-options/#comments Tue, 31 Mar 2020 19:13:59 +0000 https://www.widow411.com/?p=7445 Short and Sweet Summary: Social Security survivor benefit options are a godsend for widows and their families whose financial support drastically changed after the death of a spouse. But survivor benefits can be confusing, so this guide breaks down the benefit options in an easy-to-understand way. And includes examples of benefit allocations! Most of you...

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]]> How Widows Can Uncover Free Money for College https://widow411.com/how-widows-can-uncover-free-money-for-college/ https://widow411.com/how-widows-can-uncover-free-money-for-college/#comments Thu, 23 May 2019 15:19:28 +0000 https://www.widow411.com/?p=5024 Short and Sweet Summary: The cost of higher education is enough to make your head explode. But lots of scholarship and grant opportunities exist if you know where to look. Learn how and where to uncover free money for college so you or your kids don’t take on any unnecessary debt The rising cost of...

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]]> https://widow411.com/how-widows-can-uncover-free-money-for-college/feed/ 5 The Top 5 Things You Need To Know About Widow Survivor Benefits https://widow411.com/the-top-5-things-you-need-to-know-about-widow-survivor-benefits/ https://widow411.com/the-top-5-things-you-need-to-know-about-widow-survivor-benefits/#comments Mon, 26 Nov 2018 15:15:11 +0000 https://www.widow411.com/?p=3618 Short and Sweet Summary: Widow survivor benefits are complicated. And confusing. The more you know about your potential benefits before you make an appointment with your local Social Security Administration office, the better off you’ll be. Chances are you receive widow survivor benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA). If your benefits confuse you, you’re...

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