Navigating Cultural Impacts and Myths During Divorce podcast Nov 30, 2023

Cultural and racial stereotypes can impact divorces in ways you never thought about. Attorney Kimberly Cook and I sat down for an interesting conversation about this for this week's episode of my Find Me The Money podcast.

Kimberly is the founder of Grown Girl Divorce, a company that...

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Financial Impacts of Being a Stay-At-Home Mom Nov 29, 2023

The financial impacts of being a stay-at-home mom (SAHM) are many.

When planning for the birth of a child, some couples take a long, hard look at their finances to budget for a reduced income. For years, it’s been the societal norm that the man will be the “breadwinner,” and the...

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Finding Thankfulness Even in Divorce Nov 27, 2023

The winter holiday season is officially upon us, and it can be hard to feel thankful when you're going through something as difficult as a divorce.

You never wanted this. You didn't get married and have a family with a plan to one day go through this heart-wrenching experience. Passing the kids...

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Going Back to Work After Divorce podcast Nov 23, 2023

Going back to work after divorce is not easy. You might be like many stay-at-home moms who gave up their careers to raise children. While you found the work of running the family and nurturing the kids very rewarding, you also found that it was lots of hard work!

When you're getting divorced, the...

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Are You at Risk of Financial Fraud In Your Marriage? fraud Nov 22, 2023

It is common to have concerns about money in your marriage. I'm not just talking about "how are the bills going to get paid".... I'm also talking about "where the heck is our money?"

When women are in the process of divorce (or even thinking about divorce), one of the most common concerns is "what...

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Protecting Your Finances With a Prenup marriage Nov 20, 2023

If you're getting married, you've probably had people ask if you're getting a prenup, more formally known as a prenuptial agreement. Prenups used to be only for wealthy people, but now ordinary people are signing them, and I want to talk about why!

I've been a forensic accountant for more than 25...

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Military Wives and Divorce podcast Nov 16, 2023

Military wives have special considerations when it comes to divorce. There are military benefits that you may be entitled to (even if your spouse is the active service member), but you have to know about them to be able to ask for them.

There is lots to know about divorcing a military husband, so...

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Divorce Statistics That May Surprise You Nov 15, 2023

Around 700,000 divorces are filed every year in the United States. That's a lot of people divorcing, and it proves that you're not as alone as you may feel. It might even seem like a shocking number, but divorce rates have actually been declining over the last couple of decades.

Nonetheless, lots...

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Prepare For Your Divorce planning Nov 13, 2023

Preparing for a divorce is so important because it helps you get a better outcome and save money on attorneys' fees. Part of your preparation is understanding your finances as you're considering divorce or getting into the divorce process. You can't get the right settlement if you done know...

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Leaving Your Toxic Marriage podcast Nov 09, 2023

If you’re in a toxic marriage, you might be asking yourself if you should stay or if you should go. The decision to end a marriage is difficult. We made vows of “for better or worse,” but how much “worse” does it have to get before we decide that divorce is the best...

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