Financial Insights
Plain English guidance on the financial decisions that matter most — for women navigating divorce, widowhood, and retirement.
Making Sense of Medicare: A Guide for Women Approaching 65
Many women approaching 65 are surprised by how many decisions Medicare actually involves. Here's a guide to making sense of it all — before the enrollment windows close.
Bridge Coverage Before Medicare: Health Insurance Options Before 65
Many women who are financially ready to retire stay in jobs longer than they want to because of health insurance. Here's why bridge coverage before Medicare is usually less of a problem than it seems.
Why the First Year of Retirement Feels So Unsettling — Even When the Numbers Look Fine
Most people expect retirement to feel like relief. Many find it feels surprisingly unsettling — even when they've saved enough and planned carefully. Here's why that happens and what actually helps.
When Should I Take Social Security?
The decision of when to claim Social Security is one of the most important financial decisions you'll make in retirement — and one of the most misunderstood. Here's how to think through it clearly.
Why I Tell Almost Every Client to Keep More Cash Than They Think They Need
Most people think of cash as the boring part of a financial plan. I think of it as the part that makes everything else work — especially when markets get scary.