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Preparing Financially For Possible Widow/Widowerhood

2016-03-17 10_47_09-New notification“Discussing the end of life is never easy,” affirms today’s article. However, it warns that “because women live an average of four years longer than men…if the man takes the lead on family finances, the woman could be in for trouble one day.” It is against this sobering reality that the author outlines five things couples can do in retirement to guard against this happening, from the practical (e.g. communicate!) to the technical (e.g. simplifying accounts such as multiple IRAs). To see all five suggestions, which may prevent a great deal of stress for you or your partner down the road, CLICK HERE.