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9 Expert Tips When Negotiating an Alimony Settlement
At a certain point, the topic has to be dealt with.The only way to do it successfully is to arm yourself with as much knowledge
July 22, 2018
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9 Expert Tips For Negotiating an Alimony Settlement
Second only to child custody, alimony is one of the most contentious and difficult-to-navigate processes in any divorce. When two people are splitting up, particularly when that split is acrimonious, the last thing either of them wants to discuss is the prospect of giving money to each other. But, the topic has to be dealt with and the only way to do it successfully is to go in armed with as much knowledge as possible.
July 22, 2018
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Early Warning Signs: Impact of Aging on Financial Decision Making
IT IS INEVITABLE that people will see a decline in their financial skills and decision-making ability as they age. No one is exempt: Everyone experiences normal cognitive aging in their later years, which in turn affects various financial skills. The degree of cognitive decline and its effect on specific financial skills varies by individual.
July 5, 2018
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Can I Contribute to an IRA if I Don’t Have a Job?
Most of us do not give it another thought and simply assume we can contribute to an IRA if we meet IRS income criteria. But what if your only source of income is alimony? Guess what – the new tax law changes may just eliminate your only means to save in a retirement account.
July 5, 2018
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What’s the Difference Between Zelle, Venmo and Paypal?
By Judy Heft who offers professional and personal assistant services that are tailored to meet the specific and changing needs of her clients. All services are provided on an accurate and timely basis with complete confidentiality. https://judithheft.com
I thought this explanation was so clear so timely that I asked Judy if I could copy it for you. With full acknowledgment to her unique financial concierge services, here it is!
July 5, 2018
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Your Money & Your Brain by Jason Zweig looks at neuroeconomics, which is research using brain activity, economics, and behavioral psychology to study how we make decisions.
July 5, 2018
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Why Long-Term Relationships May Harm Your Financial Literacy
When one partner takes on all the financial tasks, the other loses out on building money skills.
June 17, 2018
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Changing Tax Laws Could Affect Divorcing Couples
Couples who have made the decision to divorce in 2018 may be surprised to learn that changes in personal and business income taxes will impact the financial outcomes of their divorce. It is unclear if the new tax rules will make divorce more or less difficult to negotiate legally or financially.
June 8, 2018
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Changing Tax Laws Affecting Divorcing Couples
Couples who have made the decision to divorce in 2018 may be surprised to learn that changes in personal and business income taxes will impact the financial outcomes of their divorce. It is unclear if the new tax rules will make divorce more or less difficult to negotiate legally or financially.
June 7, 2018
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Surviving boomerang kids without depleting your retirement savings
Lili Vasileff is quoted in a recent article by Tom Anderson for CNBC’s ‘Your Money, Your Future’ on how to handle adult children moving back home. Lili says, “Create a spending plan and timeline. The plan should include how expenses are shared, what savings will be tapped to pay for additional expenses and how, if possible, those savings will be replenished.”
May 24, 2018