Comments on: Grief is a Crucible

By: Ginny McKinney

Ginny McKinney — Sun, 18 Nov 2018 01:37:10 +0000

In reply to Pam Hanson. You aren’t alone, Pam! ❤️

By: Pam Hanson

Pam Hanson — Sun, 18 Nov 2018 00:53:58 +0000

I did handle the money in my marriage but after my husband died I made a few drastic money mistakes. I advise widows to delay financial decisions for at least 1 yr.

By: Ginny McKinney

Ginny McKinney — Sat, 17 Nov 2018 19:18:25 +0000

In reply to sue. Absolutely sound advice, Sue! That’s why I went with the woman who specializes in women in transition. I have learned more about my money in the last three years than I did my entire life. It helps being married to a frugal man who is teaching me a lot about watching your pennies. When we first started going together, we went grocery shopping. I am embarrassed to say, I have always just gone in and bought what I wanted without paying attention to the price. Not anymore. Positive changes can come no matter how far down the road you have traveled! ❤️

By: sue

sue — Sat, 17 Nov 2018 19:10:38 +0000

In reply to Kathy Lough.

you can call your FA and request a conference to discuss your holdings, strategy, and how to keep your records. Stress that you need to know, but in layperson’s terms. Let them know you want monthly or quarterly contacts and find out if they offer any educational tools for the layperson. The ‘squeaky wheel rule’ applies here–they will update and keep in verbal contact with you if they know you require it.

By: Ginny McKinney

Ginny McKinney — Sat, 17 Nov 2018 18:31:49 +0000

In reply to Kathy Lough. ❤️

By: Kathy Lough

Kathy Lough — Sat, 17 Nov 2018 18:07:51 +0000

Greg and I have talked about this some. When we first got married, I handle the money matters. I’m not very good at it. A few years into marriage, Greg took over. He is really good. But honestly, I don’t have a clue. And that is not good. My IRA is handled by a very good company. I trust them completely. But,if Greg was to die suddenly. I wouldn’t have a clue. Thanks for reminding me, we need to fix this, and start doing this together. Thanks again.

By: Ginny McKinney

Ginny McKinney — Sat, 17 Nov 2018 16:20:16 +0000

In reply to Mary Ann Simpson. I’m so glad you did this! ❤️

By: Mary Ann Simpson

Mary Ann Simpson — Sat, 17 Nov 2018 15:49:18 +0000

Ginny, I was so lucky with my husband. He encouraged me to become financially independent and how to invest my money. Because of that I live comfortably for the most part. I am so grateful he made sure that I learned how to manage my money so I would not have to worry about the future. We never argued about money. I miss him terribly.

By: Ginny McKinney

Ginny McKinney — Sat, 17 Nov 2018 15:36:15 +0000

In reply to Melba Robinson. ❤️

By: Melba Robinson

Melba Robinson — Sat, 17 Nov 2018 15:28:01 +0000

Good advice, I’ve always handled the monies between my hubby and I, I pay the bills, i make all the money decisions, He has no idea about anything. Only what i explain to him.We are both retired and live on S/S. I doubt if he even knows what his check is. He is happy as long as the bills are paid. He could care less about money. He never carries any cash, debit card, or credit card. Always gets from me. He has a short term memory loss, so it wouldn’t do any good to tell him.But life and love goes on and on.

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