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    agebuzz Guest Blogger: Kathleen Rehl

    We’re All Going to Die—So Let’s Do It Right By Kathleen M. Rehl, Ph.D., CFP®

    By Kathleen M. Rehl, Ph.D., CFP®   Not long ago, I found myself reflecting (again) on the unavoidable: mortality. My late husband, Tom, and my dear mother passed within weeks of each other years ago. While their physical presence is gone, their spirit and love are still with me. I’m…

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    Training As An End-Of-Life Doula, A Profound Experience By Kathleen M. Rehl, Ph.D., CFP®, CeFT® Emeritus

    By Kathleen M. Rehl, Ph.D., CFP®, CeFT® Emeritus   The last few minutes of my late husband’s life were the most intimate we ever experienced—quiet moments where words were unnecessary, replaced by the warmth of holding hands and a shared presence that spoke more deeply than language. Just a month…

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    Why I Want To Become An End-Of-Life Doula By Kathleen Rehl (Part 1 Of A 3-Part Series)

    By Kathleen M. Rehl, Ph.D., CFP®, CeFT® Emeritus    My late husband died in my arms two months after his cancer diagnosis, whispering the word “love” on his lips and locking eyes with me. Mom passed a month later, as my brother and I held her hands. And I was…

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    Draft Your Legacy Letter in 15 Minutes With 5 Simple Steps By Kathleen Rehl

    By Kathleen M. Rehl, Ph.D., CFP®., CeFT® Emeritus       What’s a Legacy Letter?   We all want to be remembered, to leave something behind at the end of our life —more than just money and “stuff.” What influence do you want to have when you’re gone?   You…

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    Elephant in the Room By Kathleen M. Rehl

      We all know we’ll meet our end But with silence we pretend That’s not our fate, won’t happen to us We push it aside with little fuss. Tiptoeing around the pachyderm To skirt the end-of-life alarm Wills, trusts, and directives Decisions wise but often postponed Yet, the elephant looms…

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    Embracing My 77th Birthday and Moving Forward By Kathleen M. Rehl

    By Kathleen M. Rehl, Ph.D., CFP®, CeFT®   In the tapestry of time, I recently completed the 77th chapter of my life, surrounded by warmth of about the same number of heartfelt notes, cards, phone calls, digital “likes,” and messages wishing me a happy birthday. The outpouring of love from…

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    Kathleen Rehl
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    Biography:

    Kathleen M. Rehl, Ph.D., CFP®, is an author, educator, speaker, and mentor dedicated to empowering widows financially and supporting the professionals who serve them. After the death of her husband, she turned grief into purpose, guiding others through loss, legacy planning, and purposeful aging. Her award-winning book, Moving Forward on Your Own: A Financial Guidebook for Widows, has helped thousands. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Kiplinger’s, CNBC, and more. Now in her “ReFirement” years, Kathleen continues to teach, write, and inspire — focusing on what matters most: meaning, connection, and purposeful living.

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