AARP Financial - Life Crisis

GUIDES FOR WOMEN

The crises are the same. How you handle them may not be.

Life is full of challenges. Research shows women face a disproportionally higher percentage of them. The Life Crisis Financial Guide was created to help women ready themselves for the most common situations and hopefully sidestep financial mistakes that could have disastrous consequences.

The AARP Financial Life Crisis Financial Guide for Women (pdf)

JOB LOSS

Lost your job? Help guard against losing your security as well.

In today's economy, job loss has become all too common. And, as with many challenging situations, the financial decisions you make now may have a significant impact on your future. This action plan will help you understand steps you can take now that may help minimize financial challenges later.

The AARP Financial Action Plan: Job Loss

DEATH OF A SPOUSE

How do you recover from devastating emotional loss? One step at a time.

Losing the love of your life is one of the hardest misfortunes you'll ever face. But being cautious that you don't make serious financial mistakes in the weeks and months that follow may be critical, especially if your spouse was in charge of the finances. This action plan will help you understand steps you can take now that may help to minimize financial challenges later.

The AARP Financial Action Plan: Death of a Spouse

DIVORCE

Taking control of the next phase of your life starts with your finances.

Divorce signals an end, but it is a beginning as well. It may be a time to reestablish your financial identity. You may need to build (or rebuild) your credit rating, open new bank accounts, and develop your own financial plan. Having the right information is critical to help make the right decisions. Our action plan will help you understand what it takes to navigate this process.

The AARP Financial Action Plan: Divorce

LONG-TERM DISABILITY

Long-Term Illness or Disability has a big impact.
But you may be able to minimize the impact on your finances.

A sudden long-term illness or disability may have a traumatic effect on your life. And your finances. While every situation is different, there are steps you can take to help manage financial challenges. Our action plan will help you understand how to effectively navigate this process.

The AARP Financial Action Plan: Long-Term Illness or Disability

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