One day, Chris Bentley discovered a need among the recently widowed to help them sort out what can be a horrifying task, their finances when first widowed. This was the beginning of Wings for Widows. With his volunteer team including experienced CFPs from across the United States, thousands of newly widowed men and women have been guided to a better financial tomorrow. Listen in and learn what services are available to the widowed and how to access them at no cost.
Nobody wants to face life as a widow or widower. However, it is an unfortunate reality that many must face. Successfully navigating widowhood could be easier if you could prepare yourself in advance. In this Widowed in Retirement series, we aim to do just that. Don’t miss the bonus interview with Chris Bentley from Wings for Widows.
What are some of the most common financial challenges for widowers and how best to avoid and mitigate them? Tom Pisello interviews retired Financial Advisor Chris Bentley, founder and CEO of Wings for Widows, to provide answers widowers need to be aware of and navigate through when dealing with finances after the loss of a spouse.
Samantha M. Besnoff, CPA is passionate about being an accountant for over 25 years. She is not your typical accountant and loves to financially empower all through her love of numbers, compassion and patience. Samantha interviews Chris Bentley to discuss a topic we don’t much talk about: personal finance after losing a spouse.
What does it mean to lose your spouse? How are your children affected? What does it look like for you to make a living as a single parent? How do you cope with deep loneliness? Where is God in the midst of this sorrow?
What is a boundary? Why is it important? How do you know how to say yes, and when to say no? This week on Seeking Healing, Finding Hope, join Ann Madison and Rebekah Gilmore as they discuss the value of boundaries.
Author Herb Knoll discovered upon losing his wife to cancer, that there were really no support services available to grieving men. Herb’s podcasts feature interviews with widowers and experts, and provides a community for men going through this difficult time.
Widows in Motion provides support and connection to men and women worldwide, and offer their RAW (Real Authentic Widows) podcast.
The Embracing Widowhood Podcast is a bi-monthly show where we invite the widowed community, specialists, and healers to share resources and discuss topics to help navigate widowhood.
Wings for Widows is a Minnesota nonprofit corporation exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Federal Tax Identification Number (EIN): 82-3910357
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