For many divorcing couples, their credit scores are far down the list of things they're concerned about. However, if you're not careful, divorce can wreak havoc on that important indicator of your financial health at a time when good credit may be particularly...
Month: April 2015
Don’t let divorce derail your retirement goals
As we have noted here before, the divorce rate for people over 50 has been rising. Many people in this age group have a significant amount of money saved for retirement. Without good legal and financial advice, divorced people may see that retirement savings slashed...
Lies about money may foreshadow divorce
Financial issues are a source of conflict for many couples. Sometimes, they lie to avoid conflict or to cover up wrongdoing. Lies can also be red flags that there are larger issues in the marriage.Finding out a spouse has lied to you about money can be devastating....
‘Much needed improvements’ due for state’s foster care system
Minnesota's foster care system has been under scrutiny for failing the children it's tasked with getting out of abusive and negligent homes and finding loving permanent homes. Now a child protection task force that was formed by the state's governor has recommended a...