Co-written with James Robenalt of Next Page Mediation For many, March is the month couples conclude their marriage. March is infamously known as “divorce month” in family law circles. Statistics show that rates spike in the early months of the year, peak in March, then subside, and rise again in August when children return to …
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Divorce can be costly in many ways. It often leaves you emotionally depleted and physically exhausted – and can be financially devastating. Here are nine of the biggest mistakes we’ve seen over the years to help you navigate your finances and divorce so you can avoid financial landmines. 1. Know your starting point. If you …
Believe it or not, there can be positives that come from a divorce. I’m not saying divorce is easy in any way; it is likely to be one of the most difficult things you will go through in your life. However, after years of helping clients navigate their divorce, I believe there can be a …
Confession time – I’m a huge fan of the show “This Is Us”. I love the interwoven story lines, and I have a bit of a crush on Milo Ventimiglia. However, as someone in a helping profession who deals with people going through one of the most emotional and difficult times in their lives, I …
Mortgage interest rates are trending up. This is an impactful end of an unprecedented mortgage rate cycle with historically low rates. The length of this rate trough created an expectation of continued low rates with accompanying assumptions for financial and life decisions. This, of course, works until it doesn’t and many people are seeing future …
Mortgage Interest Rates Trend Up and Splitting Couples Better Take Note Read More »
Maybe you are in the beginning stages of your divorce and thinking about college or financial aid is really far down on the list of things you need to figure out. Maybe you have been killing it as co-parents for a while now and suddenly the eldest is studying for their SAT’s and you realize …
Divorced Parents, College, and Financial Aid – Part 1: FAFSA Basics Read More »
Newly divorced or going through a divorce? There are a few things you need to know and consider before you file your taxes this year. Filing Status When your marital status legally changes, so does your tax situation. How you file is based on your status on the last day of the year. If you …
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