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Financially Ever After Widowhood

Stacy Francis
Financially Ever After Widowhood
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  • Financially Ever After Widowhood

    Unpacking the Realities of Real Estate After a Major Life Change with Melissa Rubenstein

    26/05/2026 | 48 mins.
    Selling a home can bring up way more than numbers and paperwork. Stacy and real estate expert Melissa Rubenstein unpack the financial realities and emotional side of buying, selling, downsizing, and renting - especially during major life changes like widowhood, divorce, or starting over somewhere new.

    You’ll hear them discuss:

    Why timing your life matters more than trying to time the real estate market

    How today’s interest rates are changing the way people buy, sell, and downsize

    The hidden costs behind selling a home and why sale price doesn’t equal profit

    Why renting can sometimes be the smartest financial move, even if people say it’s “throwing money away”

    What actually helps buyers compete in a competitive market besides offering cash

    Simple ways to prepare and stage a home without overspending on renovations

    How to choose a real estate agent who will guide you honestly instead of just telling you what you want to hear

    Resources

    Melissa Rubenstein on the Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | The Rubenstein Property Group | Email: [email protected] | Office: 201-962-9552 | Mobile: 646-872-5912

    Stacy Francis on LinkedIn | X(Twitter) | Email

    FrancisFinancial.com

    Reach out to receive a complimentary consultation! Contact Francis Financial at +212-374-9008 or visit Francis Financial today!
  • Financially Ever After Widowhood

    The Hidden Financial Benefits Available to Gold Star Widows with Daniel Kopp

    12/05/2026 | 38 mins.
    Losing a spouse is already life-altering. Losing a spouse in the line of duty brings an entirely different level of grief, pressure, and financial complexity that most people never fully understand. In this episode, Stacy Francis talks with Air Force veteran, widower, financial therapist, and fee-only advisor Daniel Kopp about the unique challenges Gold Star spouses face after loss.

    Daniel breaks down the financial benefits available to surviving military families, the critical deadlines many people miss, and the emotional side of suddenly having to take over every financial decision while grieving.

    You’ll hear them discuss:

    What it means to be a Gold Star spouse and the unique financial planning issues military widows face

    The key survivor benefits available through the military and VA, including SBP, DIC, Social Security, and life insurance payouts

    The little-known HEART Act strategy that may allow surviving spouses to move up to $600,000 into a Roth IRA

    How the Fry Scholarship and Chapter 35 benefits can help spouses and children receive college education support

    Why grief and financial anxiety are so deeply connected after losing a partner

    How financial therapy helps widows rebuild confidence and feel more in control of their financial future

    The importance of finding support systems and communities that truly understand military loss

    Resources

    Daniel Kopp on Wise Stewartship Financial Planning | Email: [email protected] | Widow Life & Money Podcast | LinkedIn

    Stacy Francis on LinkedIn | X(Twitter) | Email

    FrancisFinancial.com

    Reach out to receive a complimentary consultation! Contact Francis Financial at +212-374-9008 or visit Francis Financial today!
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    Is Your Business Protected If Something Happens to You with Katya Sverdlov

    28/04/2026 | 44 mins.
    A business can be one of the most meaningful things you build in your lifetime. But without the right plan, it can also become one of the most complicated things your family has to untangle.

    In this episode, Stacy sits down with estate planning attorney Katya Sverdlov to talk about the real-life decisions business owners need to make before a crisis hits. From buy-sell agreements and key person insurance to prenups, trusts, and simply knowing who can access the bank accounts. This conversation is all about protecting your business, your family, your employees, and the legacy you’ve worked so hard to create.

    You’ll hear them discuss:

    Why estate planning for business owners has to go beyond personal wills, trusts, and family assets

    The simple first step every entrepreneur can take: making a clear list of accounts, policies, payroll contacts, and key business information

    How a buy-sell agreement can protect your heirs, your partners, and the future of the business

    Why life insurance and disability coverage can be essential tools for business continuity

    How business ownership can create major complications in marriage, divorce, and inheritance planning

    Why timing matters when it comes to trusts and asset protection

    The importance of having honest conversations with your family about your wishes before they are left guessing later

    Resources

    Katya Sverdlov on Sverdlov Law | Email: [email protected] | LinkedIn | Phone: 212-709-8112

    Stacy Francis on LinkedIn | X(Twitter) | Email

    FrancisFinancial.com

    Reach out to receive a complimentary consultation! Contact Francis Financial at +212-374-9008 or visit Francis Financial today!
  • Financially Ever After Widowhood

    Journal With Us: Your Money Story After Losing a Spouse (Part 2)

    14/04/2026 | 36 mins.
    Nobody wants to think about their own death, but the greatest gift you can give the people you love is making sure they're not left scrambling when you're gone. In this episode, Stacy Francis and Sunaina Mehra get into the practical, often overlooked steps you can take right now to make sure your wishes are documented, your assets are protected, and your family has everything they need.

    You'll hear them discuss:

    Why setting up a trust isn't as complicated or expensive as most people think, and why you definitely don't need to be wealthy to have one

    How to make sure your estate plan actually reflects your wishes in a way that's healthy for whoever's receiving it

    The Because I Love You legacy planning guide - a free downloadable resource where you can document everything from passwords to health proxies in one place

    Why this kind of preparation is truly one of the most loving things you can do for your family

    The importance of not making major life decisions in the immediate aftermath of loss, and how grief affects judgment more than most people realize

    Where to turn for support - financial advisors, trusted community, and resources like Savvy Ladies and the Financial Help for Widows guide

    Resources

    You Need A Budget WebsiteBecause I Love You - A Legacy Planning CompanionLinktr.ee/francisfinancialSavvy Ladies

    Rebuilding Financial Security After Loss

    Your Money Story Worksheet

    Original Event

    Sunaina Mehra on LinkedIn | Francis Financial

    Stacy Francis on LinkedIn | X(Twitter) | Email

    FrancisFinancial.com

    Reach out to receive a complimentary consultation! Contact Francis Financial at +212-374-9008 or visit Francis Financial today!
  • Financially Ever After Widowhood

    Journal With Us: Your Money Story After Losing a Spouse (Part 1)

    01/04/2026 | 12 mins.
    Money can feel overwhelming, especially after loss… but what if the real starting point is your own story, instead of spreadsheets or strategies?

    In this first part of a powerful live “Money Circle,” Stacy and Sunaina slow everything down and guide you somewhere most financial conversations never go: inward. This episode is all about getting honest with where you’ve been, where you are right now, and what financial security could actually mean for you and your life.

    You’ll hear them discuss:

    How your earliest experiences and messages about money quietly shape your decisions today

    Why your “money story” isn’t fixed and how it continues evolving over time

    Simple reflection prompts to uncover what’s currently weighing on you financially

    The value of separating what feels uncertain from what’s already handled (and why that matters more than you think)

    How to identify the one financial area that would bring the most immediate relief or clarity

    Why even experienced financial professionals still feel like they have more to do and why that’s completely normal

    How to start thinking about financial security through intentions, not pressure or quick decisions

    Resources

    Your Money Story Worksheet

    Live Event

    Sunaina Mehra on LinkedIn | Francis Financial

    Stacy Francis on LinkedIn | X(Twitter) | Email

    FrancisFinancial.com

    Reach out to receive a complimentary consultation! Contact Francis Financial at +212-374-9008 or visit Francis Financial today!
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About Financially Ever After Widowhood
Widowhood is the state of being a widow or widower: a person whose spouse has passed away. This is a situation that no one wants to be in, but it is something that can happen, and that you and your family should be prepared for financially. When this kind of painful, life altering event occurs, it's important to have the structure in place for you and your family to be protected, and this year on Financially Ever After Widowhood, Stacy Francis is going to be talking to a diverse lineup of experts, and individuals who have gone through it themselves, to give you the tools and information you need to be prepared. Prior to this year's series on Widowhood, Financially Ever After covered topics related to divorce. We invite you to check out these fantastic episodes if they are relevant to you.
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