1 in 8 divorces is caused by student loans

1 in 8 divorces is caused by student loans

Outstanding student loan debt now stands at a record $1.5 trillion. For couples just starting out, that burden is having an impact on their lifestyle and ability to buy a home or have children. When it comes to student loan debt, “for richer, for poorer”...
In divorces, a reverse mortgage could help resolve a big problem

In divorces, a reverse mortgage could help resolve a big problem

This is a fictional scenario based on real-life situations I’ve seen: Sam and Sara have been married for a number of years, and have made the difficult decision to get a divorce. They are both in their 70s and jointly own their house with a value of $600,000. Sara...
Dealing With Homeowners Insurance in a Divorce

Dealing With Homeowners Insurance in a Divorce

Splitting assets in a divorce can be difficult but dealing with insurance policies is often next to impossible. Even though about half of all marriages end in divorce these days, insurance companies have been slow to account for this fact in their policies. In a...
Why You Shouldn’t Keep Your Home After a Divorce

Why You Shouldn’t Keep Your Home After a Divorce

January is the busiest month for divorce filings. Some couples decide to stay together through the holiday season and begin the often painful, sometimes overwhelming divorce process at the beginning of the new year. During this process, some people decide to...
Deciding What to Do With the Family Home After Divorce.

Deciding What to Do With the Family Home After Divorce.

What to do with the family house after a divorce. Source Article:   http://bit.ly/2pYe7L3 After a divorce selling or buying out the family house can be tough decision. The family house is where you create and store memories. Family gathers for the holidays, babies...