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How to Embrace Personal Growth After a Gray Divorce

Dec 16 2024

Divorce at any age is a traumatic event, and resetting psychologically, especially after a late-in-life divorce, is more important than ever....

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How to Stop a Late-in-Life Divorce From Ruining Your Retirement

Nov 19 2024

As the number of couples who split after the age of 50 rises, more Americans are looking at a retirement that is drastically different than they had expected....

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What to Do as Soon as Your Divorce Is Final

Nov 18 2024

Don't delay — getting these tasks accomplished as soon as possible can help you avoid costly consequences....

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What You Need to Know About Taxes in a Gray Divorce

Oct 28 2024

If you're not careful about how assets are divided or sold, you could get hit with a big tax bill....

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401(k) Ins & Outs, Roth Conversion Benefits, and Divorce Finances - 469

Oct 08 2024

Erik in MN is divorced, and the OC Birdman of South OC is getting divorced. Should Erik contribute to pre-tax retirement accounts or Roth? How should the Birdman and his soon-be-ex time the sale of th...

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How Retirement Plans Are Divided in Divorce

Sep 29 2024

Here's what you need to know about QDROs (qualified domestic relations orders), which determine how assets in a soon-to-be ex-spouse's retirement plans or pension will be distributed....

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Why You Might Not Want To Waive Alimony In Your Prenup

Sep 23 2024

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....

forbes.com

Beneficary question.

Sep 22 2024

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...

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What Drives Gray Divorce?

Aug 25 2024

As the rate of gray divorce increases, we look at why older couples are splitting up and some ways to make it work....

kiplinger.com

Would a Reverse Mortgage Work for You in a Gray Divorce?

Aug 21 2024

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....

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How Much Will Getting Divorced Cost You?

Jun 17 2024

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....

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How Finances Are Split In a Gray Divorce

Jun 06 2024

Navigating how finances are split in a gray divorce? Divvying up assets accumulated over many years of marriage can be complicated....

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I'm okay with being alone for the rest of my life

Jun 02 2024

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...

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A Quick Primer on Prenups

May 28 2024

A prenuptial agreement helps protect your assets in a divorce. Here's what to know...

kiplinger.com

Divorce Checklist: Essential Steps to Plan for A Divorce

May 21 2024

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....

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Gray divorce can derail retirement. Here's how advisors can help

Apr 19 2024

Late-in-life divorces have more than doubled since 1990, and they often decimate retirement savings. How can gray divorcees shore up their finances?...

financial-planning.com

Don’t Forget to Update Beneficiaries After a Gray Divorce

Apr 18 2024

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....

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Divorce and Social Security

Apr 17 2024

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...

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Divorced Survivor Benefits

Apr 13 2024

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...

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What to Expect in a Gray Divorce (and Three Steps to Prepare)

Apr 03 2024

Legal costs, how assets are divided, and other expenses can be eyebrow-raising. Being prepared before you start the process is critical....

kiplinger.com

In Gray Divorce, Two Financial Planning Yardsticks Are Key

Mar 21 2024

Watching your budget helps you reduce unnecessary expenses, and keeping an eye on your net worth as it rebuilds can provide a psychological boost....

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The Risk of Grey Divorce

Feb 29 2024

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...

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The Challenges with Divorce in Retirement with Lesli Doares, Ep #208

Jan 29 2024

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...

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Golden Bachelor Wedding Sparks Conversations About Gray Divorce And Its Financial Consequences

Jan 09 2024

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?...

forbes.com

Does it make sense to cash out my term 70 life ins policy?

Dec 16 2023

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 ...

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Meet the CDFA, a certification for advisors with wealthy clients facing divorce

Nov 21 2023

The CDFA can help financial planners as more older Americans divorce — putting retirement savings, estate plans and big assets on the line....

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Is social security factored in as income for alimony in a divorce?

Oct 04 2023

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 ...

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The Impact of Social Security on Divorced Retirement Income

Feb 06 2023

Social Security spousal benefits can quickly get complicated when remarriages and other circumstances are taken into account. Let’s explore some examples....

kiplinger.com

Getting Divorced? 3 Retirement Moves to Make Immediately | The Motley Fool

Jan 28 2023

It may not be easy, but these things need to get done....

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The Gift of Time

Dec 13 2022

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...

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