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The Journey No One Prepares You For: Solo- Parenting Through Grief
When Sarah's husband died suddenly of a heart attack at 42, she thought grief would be her biggest challenge. She was wrong. Within days, she was drowning in a tsunami of administrative tasks, facing the terrifying reality that her family's income had just dropped by 60%, and watching her 8-year-old son ask the same heartbreaking question over and over: "When is Daddy coming home?" Meanwhile, her 14-year-old daughter had retreated into silence, her grades plummeting as she struggled with emotions she couldn't name.
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Understanding Your Starting
July 30, 2025
Creating a Clear Debt Snapshot: What You Owe and to Whom
Create a clear debt snapshot after losing a spouse. Learn to organize debts, understand what you owe, and find out which debts are forgiven at death.
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July 30, 2025
Demystifying Your Credit Score: What It Is and Why It Matters
Understand your credit score after the death of a spouse. Learn what a credit score is, why it matters, and how to check your credit report for free.
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July 30, 2025
Reading the Fine Print: Understanding Your Loan and Credit Card Statements
Learn to read and understand your credit card and loan statements. Our simple guide breaks down the fine print, from APR to minimum payments, to help you take control.
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Taking Control with a Plan
July 30, 2025
Two Paths to Freedom: The Debt Snowball vs. The Debt Avalanche
Learn the difference between the debt snowball and debt avalanche methods. Discover which debt repayment strategy is right for you to pay off debt faster.
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July 30, 2025
The 'Aha!' Moment: Building a Budget That Works for You
Learn to build a budget that works for you. Explore simple budgeting methods and compare the best budgeting apps like YNAB, Monarch Money, and Copilot to take control.
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July 30, 2025
Featured Tool: Meet Budge, Your Partner in Debt Management
Meet Budge, a debt management tool featured by Wings for Widows. Learn how our partner can help you budget, track spending, and create a plan to pay off debt.
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July 30, 2025
Boosting Your Income: Creative Ways to Accelerate Your Debt Payoff
Discover creative ways to boost your income and pay off debt faster. Learn how to turn hobbies into cash, find flexible side hustles, and accelerate your financial goals.
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Advanced Strategies & Specific Debts
July 30, 2025
When to Consolidate: Is a Debt Consolidation Loan Right for You?
Considering debt consolidation? Learn the pros and cons of using a consolidation loan to pay off credit cards and other debts to see if this strategy is right for you.
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July 30, 2025
Understanding Your Mortgage After Loss
Learn your rights as a surviving spouse for managing a mortgage after loss. Understand what "successor in interest" means and explore your options to keep your home.
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July 30, 2025
Tackling High-Interest Debt: Strategies for Credit Cards
Learn effective strategies to tackle high-interest credit card debt. Explore balance transfers, negotiating a lower APR, and how to manage a deceased spouse's debt.
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July 30, 2025
Navigating Medical Debt: Your Rights and Options
Struggling with medical debt after a loss? Learn how to navigate hospital bills, understand your rights under the No Surprises Act, and find financial assistance.
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Protecting Your Future
July 30, 2025
Rebuilding Your Credit After Debt
Learn how to rebuild your credit after paying off debt. Our guide offers simple, effective habits for building a strong credit score and securing your financial future.
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July 30, 2025
Building an Emergency Fund: Your Financial Safety Net
Learn how to build an emergency fund after a loss. Our guide explains how much to save, where to keep your money, and how to start building your financial safety net.
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July 30, 2025
Beyond Debt: Setting New Financial Goals for Your Future
What comes after paying off debt? Learn how to set new financial goals, from saving for retirement to investing, and start building a secure and joyful future.
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July 30, 2025
Avoiding Predatory Lending and Scams
Learn to protect yourself from predatory lending and common financial scams. Our guide shows you the red flags to watch for and how to keep your finances safe.
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