Can You Afford Your “Gray” Divorce? Oct 16, 2023

Are you facing a divorce in your 50s, 60s, or 70s? You are in good company. According to a report from the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), the divorce rate for those over 50 has ben increasingly rapidly. And the older the person, the faster this rate of change.

A variety...

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Protecting Yourself From Financial Infidelity financial abuse podcast Oct 14, 2023

I recently joined Dr. Debi Silber on her podcast, From Betrayal To Breakthrough, to talk about financial infidelity and how to protect yourself. I talk about this topic so much, and that's because too many married people haven't even heard about financial infidelity so they're not taking steps to...

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Social Security Benefits and Divorce Oct 13, 2023

Are you approaching retirement and also facing down a divorce? You are in good company. The divorce rate has doubled in the past 25 years for those over 50. In fact there is even a term for it coined by researchers. “Gray divorce” is here to stay and I want to help you navigate it.

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National Domestic Violence Month Oct 10, 2023

October is National Domestic Violence month, and this is a topic that we take very seriously because we know financial abuse is type of domestic abuse that affects many women. Domestic violence is often uncomfortable to talk about, but it’s necessary that we bring more awareness to the...

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Exposing Financial Secrets in Divorce Oct 07, 2023

I was thrilled to be a guest recently on the Real Money with Lisa Chastain podcast. Lisa's goal is to make money relatable to women, while helping them spend with confidence. We share a passion for helping women accomplish their financial goals.

In this episode, Exposing Financial Secrets in...

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What If My Husband Is Hiding Money? divorce Oct 03, 2023

If you think your husband is attempting to hide income or assets during your divorce proceeding, your first step should be to tell your divorce attorney. Your attorney should know how to handle situations such as this, and the sooner he or she can act, the more likely you are to see results.

You...

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Make a List of Your Accounts Sep 21, 2023

One of the really important things we do in the Divorce Money Guide is putting together a list of all of your accounts:

  • Bank – checking, savings, money market
  • Investment – brokerage account, mutual funds, IRA, 401(k), other retirement account
  • Credit Card – regular credit card,...
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Finding Hidden Income in Divorce Cases divorce Sep 20, 2023

Do you think your spouse may be attempting to hide income or assets in your divorce? One spouse commonly has control over the money in the marriage, either by virtue of being the major breadwinner, or by controlling spending, or both. The spouse in the lesser financial position should take...

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Navigating a Divorce from a Narcissist: 3 Key Tips for Empowerment divorce narcissism Sep 19, 2023

Divorcing a narcissist can be an emotionally and financially draining experience. I know because I've been there with many women. It's a journey filled with challenges, manipulation, and uncertainty.

But I want you to know that you can emerge from this difficult chapter in your life stronger and...

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My Divorce Story divorce Sep 13, 2023

Last week I was at a professional conference where I was promoting the Divorce Money Guide. Everyone at the conference was doing something related to personal finance, and I felt right at home.

One consistent question I got was: Did you create this product because of your own personal divorce...

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