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## [A Thoughtful Guide to Finances After Losing a Spouse](https://blog.birchwoodfp.com/widow-finances)
[Bridget Handke, CFP®, CAP®](https://blog.birchwoodfp.com/author/bridget-handke-cfp-cap)
May 21, 2026 9:00:00 AM
My sister-in-law is an emergency room nurse. When she talks about her work, I sometimes find myself wanting to look away. And when I talk about...
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## [When Loss Brings More than Grief: Practical Lessons for Families](https://blog.birchwoodfp.com/when-loss-brings-more-than-grief)
[Bridget Handke, CFP®, CAP®](https://blog.birchwoodfp.com/author/bridget-handke-cfp-cap)
Oct 16, 2025 8:00:00 AM
In a recent blog, When Caring Gets Complicated: Personal Lessons, I shared what I learned while navigating the challenges of caregiving. What I’ve...
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## [When Caring Gets Complicated: Personal Lessons](https://blog.birchwoodfp.com/when-caring-gets-complicated-personal-lessons)
[Bridget Handke, CFP®, CAP®](https://blog.birchwoodfp.com/author/bridget-handke-cfp-cap)
Aug 28, 2025 8:00:00 AM
Caring for aging parents is something many of us don’t fully understand until we’re in the thick of it. I’ve been going through it — first with my...
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## [Walking With You: A Financial Advisor’s Role When You’ve Lost a Spouse](https://blog.birchwoodfp.com/walking-with-you-a-financial-advisors-role-when-youve-lost-a-spouse)
[Rachel Infante, CFP® CSRIC® CDFA®](https://blog.birchwoodfp.com/author/rachel-infante-cfp)
Jul 10, 2025 11:30:35 AM
Let’s talk about something that’s never easy: losing a spouse. If you’re reading this, you may be walking through the fog of grief — or perhaps...
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## [Is a Female Financial Advisor Right for You?](https://blog.birchwoodfp.com/female-financial-advisor-right-for-you)
[Rachel Infante, CFP® CSRIC® CDFA®](https://blog.birchwoodfp.com/author/rachel-infante-cfp)
Apr 24, 2025 8:15:00 AM
When it comes to financial planning, people tend to gravitate toward advisors who align with their own needs, personality and preferences. The world...
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## [The Importance of Asking for and Accepting Help](https://blog.birchwoodfp.com/asking-for-and-accepting-help)
[Dana Brewer, CFP®](https://blog.birchwoodfp.com/author/dana-brewer-cfp)
Feb 27, 2025 8:15:00 AM
I recently experienced an injury that has taken months to recover from. While a physical injury makes the potential need for help more apparent,...
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## [Miss to Mrs. - Changing Your Last Name as an Adult](https://blog.birchwoodfp.com/miss-to-mrs-changing-your-last)
[Kimmie Andrews, CFP® CDFA®](https://blog.birchwoodfp.com/author/kimmie-andrews-cfp)
Feb 13, 2025 8:15:00 AM
You’ve been an independent adult for a while now. During this time, you’ve likely acquired a variety of assets such as bank accounts, retirement...
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## [Harnessing Your Own Human Capital: The Vital Role Post-Divorce](https://blog.birchwoodfp.com/harnessing-human-capital)
[Rachel Infante, CFP® CSRIC® CDFA®](https://blog.birchwoodfp.com/author/rachel-infante-cfp)
Aug 22, 2024 7:45:00 AM
Divorce is a life-altering event that often brings significant emotional and financial challenges. Amidst the turmoil, one often overlooked aspect is...
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## [10 Financial Impacts of Divorce](https://blog.birchwoodfp.com/10-financial-impacts-of-divorce)
[Rachel Infante, CFP® CSRIC® CDFA®](https://blog.birchwoodfp.com/author/rachel-infante-cfp)
Jun 27, 2024 7:45:00 AM
Divorce can significantly impact various aspects of life, including your overall financial well-being. Understanding these impacts and planning...
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## [Considerations Before Divorce](https://blog.birchwoodfp.com/considerations-before-divorce)
[Rachel Infante, CFP® CSRIC® CDFA®](https://blog.birchwoodfp.com/author/rachel-infante-cfp)
Mar 7, 2024 8:53:30 AM
Has your marriage reached a tipping point where you feel there is no other solution outside of divorce? Some couples find ways to mend a broken...
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