A personal finance guide for women who must learn to manage their own money-often for the first time. Approximately half of all marriages end in divorce. What's more, women, on average, live seven years longer than men. Suddenly Single is written for the ever-growing group of divorcees and widows facing the often overwhelming task of becoming solely responsible for their own economic well-being. The book dispenses practical, expert advice on saving and investing, insurance, estate planning, retirement planning, employee benefits-all the areas essential to assuring that the reader's financial security will remain intact in spite of a change in marital status. Gives guidelines on the key concerns of the suddenly single woman: how to protect assets, develop a budget, collect alimony, avoid investment scams-and more. * Provides easy-to-understand budget worksheets, legal documents, and sample portfolios. Kerry Hannon (Washington, D.C.) is a columnist at USA Today and formerly was an associate editor at U.S. News and World Report and a staff writer at Money and Forbes. She is also the author of the 10 Minute Guide to Retirement for Women and has contributed articles to Working Woman, Advertising Age, and other publications.

Table of Contents

Getting It Together.; Actions for Widows.; Things to Do if Your Marriage is in Jeopardy.; A Budget that Works.; Getting Financial Advice.; Investing 101.; When a Business is Involved.; Planning Your Estate.; On--line Investing.; Moving On.; Appendices.; Glossary.; Information Resources.; Reading Resources.; Index.

Author Biography

KERRY HANNON is a columnist at USA Today. Previously, she was an associate editor at U.S. News & World Report and a staff writer at Money and Forbes. She is also the author of the 10 Minute Guide to Retirement for Women.