Synopses & Reviews
"Suddenly Single provides divorced or widowed women with essential information that can transform their lives. The book should be viewed as an essential survival kit for all suddenly singles." —Dr. Christopher Hayes Executive Director, National Center for Women and Retirement.
"This book will help you protect the assets you have, pay the bills, organize your income, and—maybe—eventually come to believe you can survive the grief and be a wiser person for it." —Marthy Priddy Patterson Author, The Working Woman's Guide to Retirement Planning.
"This is the personal finance book for women. Whether you are married, divorced, widowed, or single, you should read Suddenly Single and use the advice and guidance today that this book provides." —Ronald W. Rog?, MS, CFP President R. W. Rog? & Company, Inc., Financial & Investment Advisory Firm.
"I have spoken to many women whose financial lives have been devastated by divorce or widowhood. Now, with Suddenly Single, there's an excellent resource to help them financially through the difficult transition." —Gerri Detweiler Author, The Ultimate Credit Handbook.
Review
Suddenly Single is one of several books recommended as a valuable resource for handling investments, taxes and legal impediments if you don't fit the definition of a nuclear family. "The basics, from financial writer Kerry Hannon: investing, estate planning, saving for retirement."--U.S News & World Report
An article featuring an excerpt of Suddenly Single was recently published in USA Today. "This special report will help you gain control of your finances if you find yourself suddenly single."--USA Today
Synopsis
Suddenly Single is a personal finance guide written especially for divorcees and widows. It covers the essential personal finance topics -- savings and investing, insurance, estate planning, saving for retirement, employee benefits -- for readers who must take control of their finances, often for the first time. The book also addresses key issues for these readers including protecting assets, collecting alimony and avoiding investment scams.
About the Author
KERRY HANNON is a columnist at USA Today. Previously, she was an associate editor at U.S. News & World Report and a staff writer at Money and Forbes. She is also the author of the 10 Minute Guide to Retirement for Women.
Table of Contents
Getting It Together.
Actions for Widows.
Things to Do if Your Marriage is in Jeopardy.
A Budget that Works.
Getting Financial Advice.
Investing 101.
When a Business is Involved.
Planning Your Estate.
On-line Investing.
Moving On.
Appendices.
Glossary.
Information Resources.
Reading Resources.
Index.