You searched long and hard to find a home that you think you can love for decades to come. You're done living in a starter home, and you're ready to begin having a family. As soon as you move in, however, you realize there might be a problem. You didn't notice when...
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How can I tell our kids about our divorce?
Making the decision to divorce is difficult enough, but having to share that news with your children can be a heart-wrenching moment. No matter how old or young your children are, there is certain to be confusion and emotion as they try to process the difficult...
Approaching the difficult decision to divorce
Most people take marriage very seriously. This is why they may date several people until they find the right one. They may even delay proposing or accepting a proposal because the weight of the decision carries so many consequences. A marriage begins with vows and is...
Estate planning for transferring wealth
Transferring wealth is an important function of an estate plan. Doing so effectively can be difficult though, especially when there are a number of factors to consider. This is why estate planning often requires careful attention to specific details, including some of...
Pets, end of life wishes often missing from estate plans
Creating a will might seem like the end of estate planning, but it is often just the beginning. Estate plans should include other important documents and information, including trusts, plans for pets and end-of-life wishes. Forgetting to include this type of...
Don’t sign that commercial lease until you take these steps
Has your small business outgrown your garage or home office? Perhaps you are looking for a second site to expand your current operations. As eager as you may be to get things moving, there are some important steps you should not skip before signing a lease on a...
Budgeting to avoid foreclosure
If your finances have suddenly become troubled due to an unexpected job loss or another financial restraint, it's important that your lifestyle changes reflect your lowered disposable income. If you have started to worry about whether you will be able to afford basic...
How a Texas divorce could affect your net worth
Those who decide to file for divorce tend not to be thinking from a financial perspective when doing so. In the majority of cases, a divorce is filed because at least one spouse believes that they will be happier when they are no longer in the marriage. While it's...
Preventing foreclosure after a job loss
When you have a mortgage to pay, dealing with the loss of a job can be extremely stressful. When prioritizing your finances, you will, of course, need to buy food and gas before thinking of other things. After making sure you have enough of the basic essentials, you...
Do these things in a high asset divorce
High-asset divorces are often a challenge because of the number of things that have to be split up during the property division process. When you're going through this, you have to ensure that you're taking the appropriate steps to protect your interests. The plan...