Divorce

For blended families like ours, the holidays may not always be picture-perfect, and that is okay.

Financial abuse is a sometimes subtle yet pervasive form of domestic manipulation — it involves seizing control over an individual's financial resources. This can manifest in myriad ways, from limiting access to money and hindering employment to coercing income surrender and sabotaging efforts to achieve financial stability.

Facing the potential of divorce can be incredibly difficult, especially for someone who has been married for decades. A study published by the National Center for Family and Marriage Research found that the divorce rate among US citizens over 50 doubled between 1990 and 2010. People are living longer and may choose to end an unhappy marriage. Some who seek fulfillment and personal growth later in life may find divorce to be the best path. Changing gender roles are also a factor, as women today likely have an independent source of income & assets, are financially stable and have more freedom to choose to end an unhappy marriage.

Guidance on how to take an active role in your finances together.

Before claiming your Social Security benefit, carefully analyze how the timing of your benefit claim could affect your retirement income in the long run.

These five common misconceptions about women’s relationship with money may resonate with you.

Find practical guidance on establishing a strong financial foundation for life after your divorce.

Pay attention to your Social Security benefits to understand how much your benefit amount could be, and to ensure you have enough income in retirement.

Wondering when to start your Social Security Benefit? Make sure to review three common factors – why, who and when – before making your decision.

Learn how to navigate the tough challenges of divorce, while bearing in mind that decisions you make now will have long-term, lasting consequences.