Women In Transition

Widowhood & Divorce

Navigating your financial landscape after a significant life change can be overwhelming, especially for women who have recently been widowed or divorced. We understand that this transition is not just about numbers - it's about rebuilding a foundation for your future with strength, confidence, and clarity. Whether you're dealing with immediate financial decisions or planning for long-term stability, we're here to empower you every step of the way, offering the resources and personalized advice you need to regain control of a stable, secure, and purposeful future.

Introducing Invested: Advancing Women in Work and Wealth

Invested is Baird's new podcast, focusing on powerful women across the globe as they discuss the many hats they wear: businesswoman, partner, leader, mentor, parent, community agent – and more. Throughout the first season of Invested, Baird will be highlighting the different aspects of the Sandwich Generation: caring for your children, caring for your aging parents, and caring for yourself.

About Episode 2, Preparing For College: Going to college is a major milestone – how can you and your family get ready for this big moment? We chatted with Jeannette Haen, Education Planning Consultant at Baird, and Kyra Tyler, Senior Director at Bright Horizons Education and College Advising

About Episode 1, The (Money) Talk: When it comes to talking about wealth with your family, how do you know where to begin? In the premiere episode of Baird's new "Invested" podcast, we sit down with Courtney Pullen and discuss how to approach taboo money topics, when to start money discussions, and next actions to take.

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Baird Editorials: Preparing For Widowhood

It’s commonly understood that women on average live longer than men – but the age at which a woman loses her spouse is younger than most people realize. The articles below discuss common misconceptions around widowhood and what women can do now to prepare for the likelihood of living alone.

Social Security: Maximizing Benefits

There are other ways to maximize Social Security benefits, in addition to waiting to claim them.

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Protecting the Nest Egg After You're on Your Own

How divorce or the death of a spouse affects a woman’s 401(k), Social Security, and other sources of retirement income.

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Planning To Be Alone

4 tips on how to financially prepare for widowhood

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Case Study: Navigating Life's Transitions with Compassion & Expertise

Baird's Preparing for Widowhood Video Series

Widowhood can happen sooner than families anticipate – so the time to prepare is now. Hear more of Jackie and Jaleigh’s conversation on the various aspects of widowhood in Baird's Preparing for Widowhood series.

Preparing for Widowhood

"The Mental Paralysis"

Avoidance vs. Proactiveness

What Planning Is Not

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Baird Editorials: Preparing for Divorce

Divorce is not only emotionally trying – it can also be financially devastating. The average price tag of a divorce is $25,000-$50,000, but for many couples, that’s only the beginning of the financial implications of breaking up.