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Many couples begin discussing a prenuptial agreement by just wanting to protect their inheritance and end up caught in the intricacies of planning for a divorce....
Hi. My mother's husband started collecting her social security after she died 6 years ago. Recently a previous husband she is divorced from 50 years ago is now trying to file for 1/2 her social securi...
As the rate of gray divorce increases, we look at why older couples are splitting up and some ways to make it work....
If you're getting a divorce but are reluctant to sell your home or can't afford to buy out your spouse's half, a reverse mortgage could be a solution....
Attorney fees and other fees can add up fast, depending on the route you choose. The less contentious the process, the less expensive it could be....
Navigating how finances are split in a gray divorce? Divvying up assets accumulated over many years of marriage can be complicated....
Seriously. 62 year old male, marred for 32 years, got divorced. Had a serious relationship with a lovely young lady for 4 years after that, we just broke up. I'll be moving to the Chicago area soon an...
A prenuptial agreement helps protect your assets in a divorce. Here's what to know...
This divorce checklist aims to help you navigate the legal, financial, and personal aspects of the separation so you can be well-equipped to face the challenges ahead....
Late-in-life divorces have more than doubled since 1990, and they often decimate retirement savings. How can gray divorcees shore up their finances?...
Some states automatically revoke a former spouse as a beneficiary on some accounts. Waivers can be used, too. Best not to leave it up to your state, though....
Married 40 years. Divorced 9 months. Ex (age 74) started collecting SS 9 years ago. I just reached full retirement age (66.5). Social security told me that I could not collect under his name because I...
My ex husband passed Nov 1, 2023. We divorced Jan 4 2014. I became disabled Jan10 2013. I was 53. I remarried Sept 5 2013 at age 55. I’m I eligible to survivor benefits? I was told yes by 2 empl...
Legal costs, how assets are divided, and other expenses can be eyebrow-raising. Being prepared before you start the process is critical....
Watching your budget helps you reduce unnecessary expenses, and keeping an eye on your net worth as it rebuilds can provide a psychological boost....
In today's episode, we'll dive into the intriguing phenomenon of Grey Divorce, which refers to divorces occurring among individuals aged 50 and above. Surprisingly, while the overall divorce rate is o...
One of the biggest financial disasters that people can experience in retirement is divorce. On this episode of Financial Symmetry, Grace Kvantas chats with licensed marriage and family therapist, Lesl...
Gray divorces—a term coined by the AARP to describe divorces that occur after age 50—are happening more often. Why does it happen and what can it mean for your finances?...
I (65f), divorced. My income is Social Security plus some side income from selling crafts. I have a partner of 10 yrs who is quite comfortable in their retirement funds and helps keep our standard of ...
The CDFA can help financial planners as more older Americans divorce — putting retirement savings, estate plans and big assets on the line....
So I have a pension and social security and I'm retired, just for argument sake, if my spouse gets half of my income will she get half of my pension AND half of my social security? She currently does ...
Social Security spousal benefits can quickly get complicated when remarriages and other circumstances are taken into account. Let’s explore some examples....
It may not be easy, but these things need to get done....
When I was six years old my parents declared bankruptcy. Within a year they were divorced. They met while working at McDonald's as teenagers. He was a cook and she worked the drive-thru. Neither of th...