How to Avoid Making Dumb Money Mistakes: A Five-Step Plan

Even the smartest people can do dumb things when it comes to money. Do you find yourself accumulating credit-card debt for goodies you don’t really need — and failing to plan for retirement? Here’s one financial adviser’s five…

Heading for a Divorce? Determine Your Post-Split Expenses

It’s certainly not easy, but for those who can do it, calculating expenses jointly helps clarify points in the negotiation that should be acceptable to both parties. And any post-divorce expenses will need to consider all manne…

Heading for a Divorce? Tally and Appraise Your Assets

Except for child custody matters, dealing with the division of assets is always the main area of stress during divorce proceedings. But you can take concrete steps that will take at least some of the pain out of the process, as…

Heading for a Divorce? First, Get Your Finances in Order

Even in a “friendly” divorce, both parties must make sure they’re doing everything possible to protect their financial futures. But people in the midst of a divorce often don’t know where to start. In this three-part series, we…