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Long-term financial security isn't always served by capturing the biggest account assets. Here's how financial advisors can best serve divorcing clients.
Juan and Mary in Brooklyn are 49 and 48 with $2.2 million saved. Can Juan afford to retire early, or just walk away if he gets fired? And if they get divorced, yikes - but does the math still work? Th...
My life is changing fast and I’m having a hard time keeping up. Just a short recap: My mother passed away late August 2025. In November, I drove across the country to have a funeral service (it was at...
We asked Certified Divorce Financial Analysts for advice.
Gray divorce presents complex challenges for families, yet it can also catalyze self-discovery and a vibrant new chapter.
Divorce does not automatically change who will inherit your 401k. Make sure you know the rules and update your plans.
Here are 16 tips to help you stay financially stable following a divorce after 50. Get the information you need. The post Divorce After 50: How to Be Sure that “Gray Divorce” Doesn’t Ruin Your Retirem...
Steve spent more than two decades building video games, working with a team that felt more like family than coworkers. By all measures, he loved his work. But a heart attack in 2021 changed everything...
Does size matter? We ask experts in dating, financial planning and law for advice....
A single misunderstanding about Social Security spousal benefits can cost couples thousands over retirement. This episode unpacks the real math behind how Social Security treats spouses, ex-spouses, a...
Interesting Social Security Scenario - What’s your take on this? ? or ? A (breadwinner) parent divorced a real deadbeat parent after 14 years of marriage -and (2) kids. Neither ever remarried. T...
In the final installment of our 3-part estate planning series, we dive into one of the most overlooked—but critically important—aspects of planning: protecting your heirs' inheritance. It'...
Managing an equitable division of assets, selling a home, negotiating alimony and splitting retirement accounts are among the money matters that weigh as heavily as emotional issues....
The financial professionals who contribute to Kiplinger's Adviser Intel recently wrote about the financial implications of gray divorce, a positive mindset for retirement planning and a widow's annulm...
If you're entering retirement and going through a divorce at the same time, you've got some work to do to shore up your long-term financial security....
Tuesday, August 05 - Monday, August 11, 2025 Most Commented score comments title & link 94 170 comments Impact on retirement of divorce at 60 years or older 41 32 comments Hiring replacement for m...
I accidently put "never married" when i applied my benefit last year. I thought i was going to divorce but not anymore. How can i change the marital status on SSA?...
My wife and I (both 60) are divorcing and as we live in a community property state, she gets 1/2 of my retirement fund and 1/2 of the value of the house once it's been sold. She keeps an inheritance f...
As people 50 and older get more gray divorces, many splits are initiated by women who want a new path. Answer these 15 questions to see if you might need to think about how you should move forward....
Dividing a divorce into three stages — decision, negotiation and finalization — makes it more manageable. These are the key steps to take in stage one....
Susan discovered several years after she filed for Social Security that she is eligible to receive benefits based on her ex-spouse's earnings record. This case study explains how her new benefits are ...
A rise in gray divorce presents distinct planning challenges for advisors. A majority of married Americans say that a divorce would derail their retirement plan, a new Allianz Life study found....
We asked expert financial advisers for advice and perspective....
Just wondered if anyone had fallout from relationships due to retirement circumstances. For example, I had one "friend" my age who says they cannot retire and is still working. This friend has divorce...
Ending a marriage is hard enough on its own, but figuring out what happens to your 401(k) after divorce can make it even more complicated. This is because 401(k) accounts cannot simply be separated li...
Your home is probably your biggest asset, so if you're getting a divorce, the stakes are high. Keep it? Sell it? You need to have a good plan in place for how to handle it....
Even the best lawyers can miss tax and other financial considerations when drafting complex divorce settlements, so specialist advice is vital from the outset....
Some jobs don’t just take your time, they drain your energy, patience, and eventually, your relationships. A long shift might pay the bills, but it can also chip away at your marriage in ways th...
So I was married for 25 years, 15 of those years I was the care giver and really didn’t work. I am now divorced for 2 years. I’m 1.5 years away from collecting full SS payments, my ex made...
An estate planning attorney notes that an oil executive’s billion-dollar divorce could have turned out very differently if the couple had had a premarital agreement and the executive had used as...
Getting divorced later in life can be a big financial blow, especially for women. But, as this financial adviser points out, it can also serve as a positive turning point for growth and independence....
Taking charge of your money after a divorce will feel daunting, especially when you're faced with a lower income. The key is tackling your to-do list in stages....
If you've had any life changes — marriage, divorce, a new baby or retirement — you might want to make sure your beneficiaries are in order....
Emotional intelligence is a key ingredient in a relationship's long-term success, and it can be learned or strengthened at any age. A psychologist explains how....
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It’s been a while so it’s time for another reader case! This one caught my eye immediately because ever since I became a mom I developed an endless admiration for single parents. Some days...
I'm 65, not retired. I've been renting ever since my divorce 12 years ago but now think I should buy since rents are going crazy and at least I could have some equity someday. I've got about $110K in ...
Dividing assets fairly in a divorce means looking beyond their current values and asking whether they'll create tax liabilities — or tax breaks — in the future....
January is known as Divorce Month for a reason. Here's how women in particular can protect their financial future, especially when going through a gray divorce....
Divorce at any age is a traumatic event, and resetting psychologically, especially after a late-in-life divorce, is more important than ever....
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....
Don't delay — getting these tasks accomplished as soon as possible can help you avoid costly consequences....
If you're not careful about how assets are divided or sold, you could get hit with a big tax bill....
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...
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....
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....