Thanks for joining us again for this discussion about how to live on one income after a divorce. In our previous article we broke down our first three items on the list, namely creating a budget, eliminating unnecessary expenses, and going back to school. However, there’s more you could do to make ends meet […]
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It’s Hard, But You CAN Survive on One Income After Divorce! (Pt. 1)
Divorce can be so hard! There’s so much paperwork, so many emotional issues to contend with, and if you have kids it’s even more difficult! And that’s not even the financial issues, which are a whole different ball game! But that’s what we’d like to talk to you about today – the financial issues. […]
Does Being Financially Dependent Increase Your Chances of Cheating?
There’s a common saying that goes: Don’t bite the hand that feeds you. Yet in some cases, perhaps it is the very fact that one is required to depend on that very hand, that leads to biting. At least, in certain situations. According to Christin Munsch, an assistant professor of sociology at the University […]
What?! How Much Is My Divorce Going To Cost? (Part 3)
In the previous two segments of this series, we talked about the more tangible costs involved in getting a divorce. These included assorted financial costs, and the potential drain on your personal time. Moving on, we’re going to look at some of the costs that are harder to quantify. In other words, the emotional, […]
What?! How Much Is My Divorce Going To Cost? (Part 2)
Welcome back to our discussion on the true cost of a divorce. In our previous article we looked at three very important financial aspects of a divorce that need to be considered if you are contemplating leaving your spouse. These were household expenses, additional payments (like child support and alimony), and attorney’s fees. However, […]
What?! How Much Is My Divorce Going To Cost? (Part 1)
When people think about the cost of divorce, they often have a rather limited understanding of what that can actually mean. For starters, while the financial cost can be substantial, that isn’t the only cost we’re referring to here. There is the emotional and psychological cost to consider as well, both for you and […]
Is It a Good Idea To Get Remarried in Your Golden Years?
If you’ve been giving some thought to the idea of getting married again as a senior, you already know there are a lot of things to consider first. The pros and cons of getting married or remarried later in life are significant. Especially if you’ve already survived a divorce and don’t want to have […]
10 Financial Issues To Consider During Divorce (Part 3)
Thanks for joining us again for this three part discussion on how to deal with your assets during a contentious divorce. We have already looked at the first six items on our list during parts one and two, now we’re going to wrap this up with the last four items. However, before we […]
10 Financial Issues To Consider During Divorce (Part 2)
In Part One of this series we talked about the first 3 items on a list of 10 very important financial issues that you need to give immediate attention to during a contentious divorce. Namely: bank accounts, documentation, and credit cards. But it doesn’t end there. You’re doing well, but there there is […]
10 Financial Issues To Consider During Divorce (Part 1)
If your spouse has decided that they want a divorce, it is to be expected that you’ll deal with grief, loss, anger, and heartbreak. It’s only natural. But be careful not to let your emotions overwhelm you, and leave you unprepared for the road ahead. If this is not a friendly divorce, and your […]
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