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How to End the Year Financially Prepared – No Matter What Life Brings Next
The end of the year always sneaks up, doesn’t it? One minute it’s back-to-school, the next it’s holiday chaos, and suddenly we’re promising ourselves that next year will be “the year we get organized.” But if life has thrown you a few curveballs - like loss, divorce,...
The Power of Preparation: Why Life Transitions Deserve a Financial Plan (Before They Happen)
We rarely plan for change we plan to avoid it. But the truth is, transition is part of every life story. Marriage. Kids. Divorce. Loss. Retirement. Career reinvention. The most resilient families aren’t the ones who never face change, they’re the ones who prepare for...
Donna Jean Kendrick Featured in Philadelphia Style Magazine
Donna Jean Kendrick has been honored with a feature in the September 2025 issue of Philadelphia Style magazine, included in their Dynamic Women section. This special edition, with actress Meghann Fahy gracing the cover, highlights women who are making an impact across...
Blended Families and Finances: Building a Unified Financial Future
Blending families and finances means blending everything - children, traditions, homes… and money. For couples coming together after widowhood or divorce, this can be both a beautiful and complicated journey. Let’s explore how to manage finances in a way that supports...
Essential Financial Steps in Widowhood
In navigating widowhood there are essential financial steps. Losing a spouse is one of the most difficult experiences anyone can go through. Amid the grief and emotional exhaustion, you're suddenly faced with a long list of financial decisions. This guide answers...
Widowed Without the Title: Navigating Loss as an Ex-Spouse and Co-Parent
https://youtu.be/FFsf-hmxG58 In a recent episode of "Widow Wisdom & Wealth™," we welcome one of my favorite guests, my husband, Jim. We shared Jim’s personal journey navigating the unique challenges of losing an ex-spouse while raising children. This episode is...
Widowhood, Wealth, and What Comes Next: Navigating Finances Through Loss and Love Again
Widowhood changes everything. Emotionally, yes, but also practically, and especially financially. Overnight, you may find yourself faced with paperwork, policies, and decisions you never imagined having to make alone. And just when you start to feel steady...
Financial Planning for Life’s Messy Middle
There are moments in life that feel like a clean break: a new job, a wedding day, the first day of retirement. But more often, life transitions happen in the messy middle - in the in-between, when one chapter is closing and the next hasn't yet fully begun. This is...
What To Do When the Markets Get Volatile
When markets are unpredictable, it’s easy to feel unsettled. Financial headlines change by the hour, and with every dip or surge, you might wonder, "Should I be doing something?" The short answer? Not always. Understanding Market Volatility Market volatility is...
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