Are you looking forward to the day when you can stop working, retire and enjoy life? Reality check – our world today does not bring us the peace of mind of previous years as far as retirement is concerned. In the past social security, pensions and lifetime healthcare were offered to workers in exchange [...]
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J is for Financial Planning after a Job Loss.
Losing a job can be devastating news, but not having a financial plan in place can only make matters worse. Chances are, finding a new job in today’s economy may take some time. This is why it is important to take a moment to strategize your finances. You can start by realistically accessing your situation. Calculate [...]
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G is for Getting a Tax Refund.
Are you anxiously awaiting your tax refund? Does this refund create visions of a new spring wardrobe, a luxurious vacation or perhaps a room filled with new furniture and accessories? Yes, by now we all should know that it’s better to keep as much of your money as long as possible and [...]
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Questions from AZ: Dealing with Budgets
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Handling our expenses and creating budgets help us know exactly where we stand financially. My questions to you – are you ready for the unexpected? Have you created a budget that you can live within? Do you openly discuss and share information about your finances with your spouse or partner?
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Z is for Zero Balance
Are you running on empty? Does your life feel out of whack? Do you feel depleted or diminished of all your power and strength? Well, you are not alone. Going through a divorce takes its toll both emotionally and financially on everyone. I cannot say this [...]
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Y is for Yielding to Better Spending
The past decade has been one of splurging and in many cases—living well beyond our means. Easy access to credit cards and home equity loans enabled Americans to live more lavishly than any previous generation. Our attitudes were a little bit like Scarlett O’Hara in Gone with the Wind—we would worry about it tomorrow. [...]
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W is for Working towards Financial Freedom
Financial freedom may sound like a wonderful dream that many people find hard to achieve. The truth is you do not need a lot of skill to start this journey—all you need is the determination to begin the process and start heading down the path of your financial freedom. What is your goal [...]
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T is for Tax Time
It’s tax time. Do you owe a large sum of money? Do you have the means to pay it off? The realization that you can’t pay your taxes can make you feel uneasy, but don’t worry; there are some actions you can take to remedy the situation. Here are a few tips: [...]
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S is for the Snowball Method.
The Snowball Method to Paying Off Debt. Where to Start? Try this simple method for paying off credit cards… Step 1 Make a list of all your credit cards. Put them in order from the highest balance to the smallest balance. Step 2 To pay off your cards, start with the card [...]
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P is for Perseverance
Going through a divorce presents difficulties, obstacles and complications. You will need a best friend named Persistence. This friend will help you forge ahead on a steady and determined course of action leading you to your goal. Many of us will talk ourselves out of our original plan when things are not going exactly as [...]
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About Ann Zuraw
Ann Zuraw, the voice behind "Women, Money, and Divorce", is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) and Certified Financial Divorce Analyst (CDFA™) helping women achieve financial success!
