The Ultimate Survival Guide for Widows
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Welcome

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Section 1: Getting Started

Intro
Included in Every Section
Key Things to Keep in Mind
Accept Help + a List of What to Ask For
Where to Find Grief Support
Grief Retreats for Adults + Grief Camps for Kids
Section 1 Checklist + Notes
Section 2: Let's Get Organized

Intro
Cover Page for Your Binder
Set Up a Filing System + Make Copies of Everything
Gather Important Documents
Get Copies of the Original Death Certificate
Get Your Hands on a Shredder
Manage Your Day
Remove Spouse's Name from Direct Marketing Association
Change Home Alarm System Contact Number
Backup Your Data Online
Protect Your Identity
Section 2 Checklist + Notes
Section 3: Social Security Suvivor Benefits

Intro
Applying for Social Security Survivor Benefits
Which Survivor Benefits Apply to You and Your Family?
Social Security Numbers You Need to Know
Should I apply for a Child-in-Care Benefit?
Should I apply for a widow survivor benefit or a retirement benefit first?
Common Social Security Survivor Benefit Questions
Section 3 Checklist + Notes
Section 4: Assess Your Cash Flow

Intro
Do You Have Life Insurance?
How to Find a Policy if You're Unsure
Mortgage Considerations
Where is Your Income?
What Are Your Expenses?
Keeping Track of Expenses
Financial Resources for Widows
Section 4 Checklists + Notes
BONUS: Let's Do a Check-In

Letting Go of Limiting Beliefs
BONUS: The Ultimate Budget Binder for Widows

Budget Worksheets to Streamline Your Money Management Tasks
Section 5: Other Death Benefits

Military Service Benefits
Employee Benefits
Professional Organizations or Alumni Office
Section 5 Checklist + Notes
Section 6: Account Management

Intro
Change Beneficiary Records
Manage Bank Accounts
Get Documents Notarized for Free (or a Nominal Fee)
Notify Credit Bureaus
Notify Credit Card Companies
Payment Liability
Change Utility Accounts to Your Name
Section 6 Checklist + Notes
Section 7: Taxes and Insurance

Intro
Property Tax
Filing Taxes as a Widow
Health Insurance Options
Auto Insurace + Title Considerations
Homeowner's Insurance
Shop Around for Better Rates
Additional Insurance Options
Insurance Policy Information Worksheet
Section 7 Checklist + Notes
BONUS: The Ultimate Insurance Review for Widows

Insurance Worksheets to Help You Review Your Policies
Section 8: Social Media + Online Accounts

Intro
Google
Facebook
Instagram
Amazon
X (formerly known as Twitter)
LinkedIn
eBay
PayPal
Pinterest
Social Media Accounts Worksheet
Section 8 Checklist + Notes
Section 9: What to Do With His Stuff

Driver's License
Cell Phone
Email
Clothes + Shoes
Eyeglasses
Section 9 Checklist + Notes
Wrap Up

You Can Do Hard Things
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Master List

Master List of Worksheets and Templates

Section 8: Social Media + Online Accounts

12 Lessons