by Lori Atwood | Nov 13, 2022 | Financial Fitness, Personal Negotiation, Saving: Retirement & Other
Getting a divorce is an enormous upheaval in anyone’s life and with enormous upheavals usually come big bills. Try to keep in mind the following Do’s and Don’ts even if you really can’t think at all during this tumultuous time. DO: make a list of all expenses on a...
by Lori Atwood | Jan 13, 2022 | Financial Fitness, Personal Negotiation
Before you sign a divorce decree, make decisions on a house, and negotiate marital resources, you need to know what your new life will look like after your divorce. The first step is putting together a Cash Flow for the new you. First, think about your household...
by Lori Atwood | Jul 27, 2021 | Financial Fitness, Saving: Retirement & Other
We all have a “worth it” line and usually marry someone whose line is different. I see this with couples all the time: one partner will wait until the gas gauge is near empty because she knows she will be near that super cheap gas station next Saturday. Or, maybe one...
by Lori Atwood | Nov 10, 2014 | Financial Fitness
I work with a lot of newlyweds and not-so-newlyweds to combine accounts as part of their overall financial planning. As a financial planner, I believe there is far more accountability and clarity with combined accounts, which leads to less cash seepage and waste. I’m...
by Lori Atwood | Sep 10, 2014 | Financial Fitness, Saving: Retirement & Other
Why is there no place on an online dating profile to describe your spending habits? Why do we fall in love with people who are so different than we are about money? I can’t answer these questions, but I can give you a few tips on what to do if you marry someone with...