Getting Rid of the Bling

One of the first things some women want to do when they have gone through a terrible divorce is get rid of everything their ex-husband had given them—particularly jewelry.  Elin Nordegren reportedly got rid of any signs of her ex-husband, serial cheater Tiger Woods, including the jewelry he gave her. I would suggest that you […]

Web Self-Defense

The Internet is the world’s bazaar, delivering virtually anything you want—you never need to leave home!  But the Web is full of crooks who are happy to take your money if you give them the chance. Be suspicious of  “free trials.”  When you give your credit card or debit card number to cover shipping and handling […]

Protect Yourself Against Fraud

Credit card companies say that simple defensive measures can protect you from fraud.  Some are:  shredding new credit card offers and old credit card statements. Not leaving your payment envelope stuck on the mailbox. Other things you should do: —Make sure your credit card company has your phone number so if a suspicious charge appears […]

Changing Your Name

When you get married, divorced or remarried and you are changing your name (some people don’t), the Internal Revenue Service recently published some tips—Tax Tip 2011-23 @www.irs.gov to help with the process. Besides changing your name with the IRS and  Social Security, you need to change it on your driver’s license, your passport, your credit cards, airline […]

Fairy Tale for Women of the 21st Century

Once upon a time, in a land far away, a beautiful, independent, self-assured princess happened upon a frog as she sat contemplating ecological issues on the shores of an unpolluted pond in a verdant meadow near her castle.  The frog hopped into the princess’  lap and said, “Elegant Lady, I was once a handsome prince, […]

Financial Infidelity

On January 15, 2011, in Blog, Divorce, Divorce Advice, Divorce/Financial, Marriage, Prepare for Divorce, by leslye

Three in ten Americans admit to committing “financial infidelity” by lying to their spouses about money, a new survey by the Harris Interative online poll said. Thirty-one percent of American couples with combined finances aren’t truthful about hiding cash, debts, a bank account and much more! Financial infidelity is the norm.

Baby Boomers

Some facts about baby boomers: There are 77 million baby boomers born between 1946 and 1964 in the U. S.  Some 7,000 boomers will turn 65 each day beginning December 31, 2010—about 2.5 million next year. 71% of Americans believe that boomers should be encouraged to work past normal retirement age.

Grey Divorce

Grey divorce is a growing trend.  Seniors are now realizing that here is no reason to stay in a long, bad marriage.  People live longer today, and the reality is that you might as well enjoy every minute of the time you have! Older men seldom ask for a divorce unless they have a potential replacement.  On […]