Women
Celebrating 5 Females at Merit During Women’s History Month, and Every Month
March is Women’s History Month and is a time to honor women’s contributions throughout history. At Merit, women represent more than 52% of the 200 employees, and that number is…
Read MoreTips & Financial Advice for Women Going Through a Divorce
Going through a divorce can be a difficult time for anyone, but studies show it can be more complicated for women. This is because unfortunately, much like there exists a…
Read MoreThree Ways Women Can Set Themselves Up For Financial Success
Written By: Lori Price, CFP®, Wealth Manager & Partner Women are increasingly responsible for household finances representing a significant shift from previous generations. These changing trends shouldn’t come as a…
Read MoreTips for Widows When Selecting a Financial Advisor
Ask yourself, “Do I want someone to recommend and manage my investments or someone to sell me insurance to protect my family? –or– Do I want help with money management…
Read MoreTips for Widows: How to Sort Through the Chaos After the Death of a Spouse
Financial Advice for Widows: 6 Tips The loss of a spouse can be crippling—emotionally, physically, spiritually, socially, and equally important, financially. A recent survey found that 78% of widows said…
Read MoreLove it Forward
As a widow, there was always something about Valentine’s Day that made me feel unloved. Of course, this is the complete opposite feeling that this holiday is meant to evoke,…
Read MoreA Financial Advice Checklist for Widows
Losing a spouse is tough both emotionally, as well as financially. You might be wondering how to plan for your future without your partner, or what will happen to their…
Read More5 Steps to Financial Empowerment for Females
Unfortunately, even in the twenty-first century, it’s a man’s world, especially when it comes to financial matters. That’s why as a woman, it’s essential to have an arsenal of financial…
Read MorePost-Widowhood: Reinventing Your Future
Reinvention: It’s Not Easy When your spouse dies, so does the future that the two of you planned together. You’re overwhelmed by the grief, newfound responsibilities, tangle of emotions, and…
Read MorePlanning for the Unexpected
A Story of Loss and What You Can Learn from It. “We never truly get over a loss, but we can move forward and evolve from it.” – Elizabeth Berrien…
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