Cory Leckie

06/18/2026

Most people think financial planning after losing a spouse is about paperwork.

Transferring accounts.
Updating beneficiaries.
Reviewing investments.

And at first, it is.

But eventually, many widows find themselves asking a very different question:

"What happens to the things that mattered to us?"

Not the accounts.

Not the house.

The values.

The causes.

The impact you wanted to have together.

One of the most meaningful conversations I have with widows isn't about growing wealth.

It's about aligning wealth with purpose.

For some, that means helping children and grandchildren.

For others, it means supporting a church, local charity, scholarship fund, or cause that reflects the values they shared during their marriage.

Legacy isn't just about what you leave behind.

It's about the impact your wealth has while you're still here.

I recently wrote about how many widows discover charitable giving and legacy planning become an important part of their next chapter.

Read the full article here:

Learn how charitable giving, donor-advised funds, and legacy planning can help widows honor a spouse's memory and create lasting impact.

05/26/2026

Most people don’t talk about this part after divorce or losing a spouse.

Not the paperwork.
Not the investments.
Not the legal process.

The loneliness of making every financial decision alone for the first time.

Questions that once felt shared suddenly become:
• “Can I retire?”
• “Should I move?”
• “Am I making the right decision?”
• “What if I get this wrong?”

And for many people, that emotional weight feels heavier than the actual numbers.

One of the biggest things I’ve seen is that financial confidence usually doesn’t come back all at once.

It comes back slowly:
One conversation.
One clarified account.
One small decision at a time.

I wrote a new article about the emotional side of managing money alone after major life transitions and why financial clarity often matters just as much as financial strategy.

Common financial mistakes after divorce or loss in Long Beach and how structured planning protects long-term financial stability.

05/14/2026

Some of the women who feel the most financially anxious after divorce are the ones everyone assumes are “completely fine.”

Successful career.
Retirement accounts.
Home equity.
Investment assets.

And yet behind the scenes, many are quietly asking:

“What if I make a mistake from here?”

Because financial insecurity after divorce usually isn’t just about math.

It’s about suddenly carrying every financial decision alone for the first time in years.

I wrote about:
• why this happens
• why it’s more common than people think
• and how financial confidence is rebuilt over time

Especially for women navigating gray divorce and major life transitions in places like Long Beach and coastal California.

Successful women often feel financially insecurity after divorce. Learn how confidence and planning help rebuild stability.

01/30/2026

Inflation doesn’t show up all at once.

It leaks.

Quietly.

Every year.

If your money is parked with no plan, inflation is already taking its cut.

01/19/2026

That moment usually changes everything.

01/14/2026

College savings isn’t just for college anymore.

Planning today is about flexibility especially when kids’ paths change.

Most parents aren’t behind.

They’re just missing context.

Save this for later.

01/12/2026

According to Girl Math… this purchase was basically free.
According to actual math… we should talk 😅💸

No judgment. Just better math next time.

Save this for later or send it to someone who needs a Girl Math intervention 👀

01/07/2026

POV: I’m calling client referrals.



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