About this Course
"Personal Finance for Widowed Men and Women" is a comprehensive, self-paced online course designed to empower recently widowed individuals on their journey from financial uncertainty to stability and clarity. This DIY program offers a structured path through the complex financial landscape that follows the loss of a spouse.
Featuring nearly 60 carefully crafted lessons spread across 10 essential topics, the course addresses the unique financial challenges faced by widows and widowers. Each lesson combines engaging reading materials, informative videos, and practical downloads including worksheets, articles, and checklists. This multi-faceted approach ensures that participants can absorb information in the way that best suits their learning style and current emotional state.
The course serves as a bridge, guiding participants from the initial chaos and confusion of widowhood to a place of confidence and control. It provides the tools and knowledge necessary to make informed decisions about estates, benefits, investments, and day-to-day financial management.
Participants can progress through the material at their own pace, allowing them to balance their learning with the emotional and practical demands of their new circumstances. The flexibility of the course means that individuals can revisit lessons as needed, gradually building their financial acumen and confidence.
"Personal Finance for Widowed Men and Women" is more than just a course—it's a companion on the journey of financial discovery and recovery. It offers not just information, but also reassurance and practical strategies for moving forward. Whether you're grappling with immediate financial concerns or looking to secure your long-term financial future, this course provides the roadmap you need to navigate your new financial reality with confidence and clarity.
Personal Finance for Newly Widowed Men & Women
- Lesson 1: Credit Health Check: Safeguarding Your Financial Future
- Lesson 2: Locking Down Your Credit: Freezes and Alerts Explained
- Lesson 3: Staying You: Guarding Your Identity
- Lesson 4: Document Detective: Finding and Organizing Key Paperwork
- Lesson 5: Financial Housekeeping: Tackling Bills and Debts
- Lesson 6: Digital Access: Managing Passwords After Loss
- Lesson 7: Digital Access: Managing Social Media Accounts After Loss
- Lesson 8: Securing Your Valuables: The Safe Deposit Box Decision
- Lesson 1: Navigating Available Support: Your Guide to Claiming Benefits
- Lesson 2: Maximizing Your Social Security Survivor Benefits
- Lesson 3: Navigating Life Insurance & Annuity Benefits
- Lesson 4: Understanding Survivor Benefits from Employers
- Lesson 5: Serving Those Who Served: Veteran & Government Benefits
- Lesson 6: Exploring Additional Survivor Benefits
- Lesson 1: Income: Assessing Your Resources
- Lesson 2: Expenses: Adapting to Your New Reality
- Lesson 3: Balancing Act: Your New Approach to Budgeting
- Lesson 4: Understanding and Managing Debt
- Lesson 5: Net Worth: Understanding Your Financial Picture
- Lesson 6: Your Home: Reassessing Your Mortgage Options
- Lesson 7: Financial Safety Net: Building Your Emergency Fund
- Lesson 8: Returning to Work After Loss
- Lesson 1: Health Insurance: What You Need to Know
- Lesson 2: Long-Term Care Insurance: Planning for the Future
- Lesson 3: Life Insurance: Protecting Your Loved Ones
- Lesson 4: Disability Insurance: Securing Your Income
- Lesson 5: Auto Insurance: Beyond the Basics
- Lesson 6: Homeowners Insurance: Protecting Your Investment
- Lesson 7: Renters Insurance: Why It Matters
- Lesson 8: Liability Insurance: Your Financial Guard Dog
- Lesson 1: Your Final Say: The Power of a Will
- Lesson 2: Understanding Living Trusts
- Lesson 3: Your Trusted Advocate: Power of Attorney Explained
- Lesson 4: Planning Ahead: Your Guide to Advanced Directives
- Lesson 5: Choosing Your Heirs: A Guide to Beneficiaries
- Lesson 6: Guardianship: Securing My Children's Future
DISCLAIMER
This course, "Personal Finance for Newly Widowed Men and Women," is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It does not provide financial, legal, or tax advice. The reader should seek the services of qualified professionals for such advice. Wings for Widows and WidowWise University cannot be held responsible for any loss incurred as a result of specific investments or planning decisions made by the reader. Websites or other resources referenced throughout this course are for informational purposes only, and Wings for Widows does not endorse or validate the accuracy of the content therein.
The information provided in this course is based on our knowledge and experience at the time of creation. However, financial markets, laws, and regulations change over time. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information presented. The strategies and information presented may not be suitable for everyone. Users should consider their own financial situation, risk tolerance, and needs before making any financial decisions.
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