Losing a spouse changes many parts of life—including your finances. In the days and weeks that follow, it’s common to feel overwhelmed by paperwork, unfamiliar financial decisions, and questions you seemingly never expected to face.

For decades, financial planning has largely been built around a familiar assumption: a married couple raises children, retires together, and eventually passes wealth to the next generation. But many people don’t fit that script. At Skyline Advisors, we believe your financial plan should be built around your life—not around someone else’s expectations.

While it’s important that everyone save for retirement, women face unique challenges. On average, women tend to live longer than men, which means their retirement needs to last longer. Yet they’re more likely to take career breaks for raising children or caring for aging parents. Plus, the pain of the gender pay gap is real. It directly affects how much women can save over time. 

Relocating to a new state can be both exciting and overwhelming. Whether your move is to be closer to family, to enjoy retirement in a new climate, or simply to embrace a fresh chapter of life, one question often arises for retirees: Should I change my financial advisor when I move?