Posts by: Suzanne Cramer
I recently heard a rumor that January was ‘divorce month.’ Really? I guess I am not surprised as the holidays can really take their toll on people; family gatherings, financial stress, and the pending New Year all have a way of pulling on those heart strings. Apparently, if you’re filing for divorce in January you are [...]
I am sad to announce my son no longer believes in Santa, the Easter Bunny or the Tooth Fairy. At age nine he is officially stating out loud his lack of belief. Yes, I have been lying to him all these years, and the last few I knew he had his doubts, but kept them [...]
If you are contemplating or have been through a divorce this year chances are your budget is already stretched pretty thin. The looming holidays may have you panicking as you wonder how you will afford them. The good news is the best and most magical parts of the holidays won’t cost you a thing; you [...]
Whether or not to give your children an allowance is a decision many parents face. Divorced parents must make the decision both on their own, and together. Parenting and making these tough decisions on your own is difficult enough, add in consulting every decision with your ex, someone you no longer share a life with, [...]
Two-thirds of U.S. adults are overweight or obese. Obesity rates have more than doubled in adults and children since the 1970’s. Going through a divorce usually has one of two effects on your waistline; the inches go up or down in drastic fashion. As I went through my divorce I was so stressed out I [...]
During divorce proceedings many things are subject to being divided; the marital home, the kids, credit card debt and yes, investments one or both of you may have such as a 401(k) or an Individual Retirement Account. It is important to understand how the division works whether you are on the giving or receiving end. [...]
The list of things affected by your divorce goes on and on; one thing you don’t want to let pass you by is health insurance for you and your children. While health insurance is not top of mind for many divorces, the ramifications of not being insured could have a dramatic affect on your future [...]
As I listened to my just-turned-fifty friend discuss the details of her divorce from her husband of thirteen years, I wondered if this was becoming the norm for this generation. We have all heard the statistic “50 percent of marriages end in divorce”, but I thought this was typical of the younger generations, not the [...]
For most of us going through or starting the process of filing for divorce produces a lot of personal finance related questions: Where will my children and I live? How am I going to pay off my debt? How can I prepare for my children’s future, my retirement? All are valid questions and should be [...]
When you obtain a new checking account you will most likely be asked if you would like a debit card complete with a VISA or MasterCard logo that is attached to your account. Of course with a debit card you can only spend as much as you have available in your account, so tracking purchases [...]
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