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Greetings!

Hoping this finds you well.

Know someone that recently lost a spouse?
 
This is a devastating event to say the least. Not only has one lost their life partner but also may see their entire financial situation changing.
 
Financial changes are hard during the best of times however, when we add in the incredible sense of sadness and heartbreak this type of loss brings, it can really set the stage for a difficult journey.

This week's blog below offers some guidance in this area.

Rick Fingerman, CFP® and Lyman H. Jackson, CFP®
Independent. Fee-only. Fiduciaries
Know someone that recently lost a spouse?
Just recently, a woman, age 62 (we will call her Emma) called me. Her husband Carl (not his real name either) passed away this past year after a long illness at the age of 66.  
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The Extraordinary Secret Life of Dr. James Barry
Dr. James Barry was actually born Margaret Ann Bulky around 1789 in County Cork, Ireland.
3 Questions To Ask Yourself About Everything You Do

How you respond to setbacks is what defines your character, says Stacey Abrams, the first Black woman in the history of the United States to be nominated by a major party for governor
Cookie Monster Practices Self-Regulation
Cookie Monster joins NPR's Life Kit Parenting Podcast to talk about practicing self-control, especially when you have to wait for something you really want... like a plate of delicious chocolate chip cookies.
Two Words That Can Change a Life

Is it possible that two words can change someone’s day, someone’s life? What if those same two words could change the world? Well, I’m on a quest to find out – and, with your help, this quest will be a success.

Recipe of the Week

VEGAN PEANUT NOODLES
These vegan peanut noodles are healthy, easy to make, and ready in less than 20 minutes!
Quote of the Week
"Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work."

- Thomas Edison
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