Empowering Widows
When my husband died, I faced a world that felt both unfamiliar and overwhelming. Despite my background as a financial advisor, I encountered unexpected fears and uncertainties. In “Love, Loss, and Life After,” I open up about my personal journey through grief, the financial anxieties that surfaced, and the steps I took to rebuild my life.
This piece provides practical guidance on managing finances during widowhood, recognizing and avoiding predatory financial schemes, and making informed decisions about housing and investments. I also discuss the emotional aspects of grief, the importance of seeking support, and the possibility of finding love again.
Whether you’re newly widowed or further along in your journey, this article aims to provide comfort and guidance.
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Empowering Widows
What Empowering Widows Really Requires
How to guide grieving clients through this personal and financial transition with compassion and care
This article offers financial advisors compassionate, practical strategies for supporting recently widowed clients—emphasizing why doing so is not only empathetic but also a smart business move. It guides advisors through tailored listening, staged planning, and emotional sensitivity to build deep trust, drive loyalty, and cultivate meaningful long-term relationships.
Empowering Widows
Impactful Empathy
What to Say and How to Say It to Your Grieving Widowed Client
If you’ve ever struggled to know the right words or gestures when working with a grieving widow, this guide is for you. In Impactful Empathy, I share compassionate, real-world ways to support your widowed clients with confidence and care—right when they need it most. Say the right thing, at the right time—with empathy that matters.
