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May 2019

Tips for Getting Your Retirement Plan Back on Track After a Divorce

May 6, 2019 /
Retirement accounts are typically one of the major assets married couples have. These accounts are considered marital property if they were acquired during the marriage. Couples who divorce as they are nearing retirement need to consider the long-term worth of each asset; trading away retirement assets in order to keep the house may be a sentimental choice but could end up being a foolish financial decision. Splitting a 401(k) or other qualified retirement plan requires the preparation of a QDRO (qualified domestic relations order). This order allows for the division of qualified plan assets in a tax-deferred manner for the
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Nothing but Neutral

May 2, 2019 /
We were at the dinner table and my 12 and 14 year-old daughters were snickering about something their dad did.  I joined in on what I thought was light-hearted fun: I said something negative about their dad.  The conversation and chuckling came to a screeching halt.  “What just happened?” I wondered as a chill crept up my spine. “Mom.  Don’t do that.”  My 14 year-old Anna said sternly.  I felt the sting and shame all within a second.  You may not believe it, but in the 7 ½ years since our divorce, this was the first time I said something
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