Financial Insights
Plain English guidance on the financial decisions that matter most — for women navigating divorce, widowhood, and retirement.
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.