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RELATIONSHIPS
Five Financial Strategies for Marriage
If money disagreements are negatively affecting your relationship, try Dr. Phil's five steps to developing financial and marital harmony.
Is Money Hurting Your Relationship?
Whether you're fighting and feeling distant from your partner or simply want to create a stronger and more loving relationship, this workshop will teach you the practical skills you need.
Battle of the $exes
Men and women differ, often radically, in their retirement planning habits. We've all heard that men and women are from different planets when it comes to communication and relationships. And apparently they are polar opposites when it comes to money, too.
From Two Incomes to One
In order to prepare for this, couples must practice going from two incomes to one—for six months to a year so they can actually see if it will work.
A Couple's Guide to Managing Money
Here are my top three money vows all couples need to exchange and embrace. I don't care if you're married or not. Or if you've been together 10 months or 10 years.
PRENUPTIAL
What is a Prenup?
Simply put, a prenuptial agreement a document or pact signed before
your marriage that spells out how your assets will be divided in
the event of death or divorce. Some people even use it as a plan
for how all finances will be managed during their marriage.
Popping the "P" Word
Bringing up the topic of a prenuptial agreement with your future spouse might be the most important conversation you have before your wedding.
When is a prenuptial worth thinking about?
In today's world you do not have to be a billionaire to have a prenuptial agreement. It is legally advisable to create a prenuptial agreement if you have several hundred thousand dollars in assets, a house, a stock portfolio, or even a boat.
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1 in 4 women are broke within 4 months of a husband passing away. The average woman is widowed at age 56. Divorce can leave a women financially unstable.
DIVORCE
Protect Your Credit
In most states, you and only you are responsible for the debt acquired on your individual accounts even if you're married.
Single Parenthood
Divorce and single parenthood are very common and have their own host of financial considerations and challenges.
The Finances of Divorce: How to Financially Plan for Independence
Obtaining an Equitable Divorce Settlement is the First Step
The Divorce Process
As a divorce approaches, you need to prepare yourself financially, both for the divorce process itself and afterwards. Essential steps are getting organized for the financial settlement and establishing your own credit history.
Dividing Debt in Divorce
CCCS provides tips for consumers about protecting their finances during divorce.
Hiring an Attorney
Only fifteen percent of divorcing women are awarded any form of court-ordered spousal support.
The Five Mistakes Married Women Make
Here are five common financial mistakes married women make — along with some advice on how to avoid them.
WIDOWHOOD
TIps for Surviving Widowhood
According to the AARP, of the estimated 13 million widowed Americans, more than 11 million of them are women. What's more, approximately 500,000 of these women lost their husbands before the age of 55.
First Steps for Widows
That's probably the last thing you feel like doing. You're numb inside. You just want someone else to take charge and make the decisions for you while you grieve. But don't shut down. Just a few moves now will really pay off.
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