Dear Quentin, My fiancé and I met at age 42 after being recently divorced. We have (now-grown) children from our previous marriages, but none together. We keep our finances separate. Neither one of us...
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Even when you’re not ‘scorching the earth,’ the cost of getting a divorce in 2023 can leave you feeling burned — how to handle a breakup without breaking the bank
Even when you’re not ‘scorching the earth,’ the cost of getting a divorce in 2023 can leave you feeling burned — how to handle a breakup without breaking the bank Even when it’s amicable, getting a di...
‘I have $30,000 in my savings account’: I’m 56, unemployed and single. I invented products that will cost $20,000 to bring to market. Should I do it?
Dear Quentin, I am a 56-year-old divorced woman who has raised four children as a single parent. I made the decision at a young age to give birth to all of my children, and I was the sole provider for...
Will I Be on the Hook for My Spouse’s Debt After a Divorce?
Who Is Responsible for Debt After a Divorce? Divorce is always complicated – emotionally and financially. While a lot of the focus in a divorce goes to dividing assets, figuring out who is responsible...
Lessons From Tom Brady And Gisele Bündchen
In October 2022, Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen publicly announced their divorce, which was … [+] impressively worked out outside of the public eye. GC Images Contributing author: Morgan Fraser M...
Honey, where’s the bitcoin? Divorce lawyers hunt for hidden crypto
Crypto has long been popular with criminals looking to hide, launder, or move their ill-gotten gains. But now disgruntled spouses facing divorce are adopting the same tactics as ganglords and cartels ...
Billions Withdrawn From FTX, Nodes Hit Capacity, CZ Announces Divorce – Trustnodes
“Get your funds out of FTX. This is financial advice,” so says Ran Neuner, who describes himself as a “CNBC Crypto Trader.” This bold statement follows the leak of FTX’s Q3 earnings, an exchange that ...
‘When we dated for 5 years, he implied he was financially secure’: My husband was always hesitant about his finances. Now I know why.
Dear Quentin, My husband and I make about the same salary, and live modestly. Six months after we married, I found out my husband’s net worth is virtually zero. He owes more money than he has assets (...
Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen announce divorce after 13 years of marriage
Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen arrive at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala (Met Gala) to celebrate the opening of “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination”...
Tom Brady And Gisele Bündchen Finalize Divorce
Topline Football star Tom Brady and supermodel Gisele Bündchen finalized their divorce after 13 years of marriage, the couple announced on social media Friday, ending months of rumors and speculation ...
‘I would not have been able to do it without him’: I built a property portfolio with 23 units while we were dating. How much should I give to my fiancé in our prenup?
I’m about to marry a wonderful man. I built an investment portfolio of 23 units while we were dating. Now we’re questioning how to create a prenuptial agreement. Over the years, I have identified, pur...
Re: My Opinion on the Acrimonious Divorce Between Next Earth’s Current CEO, Gabor, and Former CMO, Yann
Taking on establishments is never an easy task. That is why most people don’t bother, except for a handful of individuals with the resources and connections to go head-to-head with these multinational...
Alphabet Inc Co-Founder Sergey Brin Files for Second Divorce
Sergey Brin, the iconic co-founder of the American multinational technology conglomerate holding company Alphabet, has filed for divorce as court documents show. As reported by Republic World, Sergey ...
‘I’m being taken advantage of by my own husband’: I pay all the bills and gave the down payment for our home, and all he does is buy stuff and contribute to his 401(k)
I’m being taken advantage of by my own husband. I have been married for almost 10 years. When my husband and I were first married, he convinced me to stop working after the first year or so, which I r...
‘I have great plans for myself’: My girlfriend doesn’t understand how her student loan works and rents a pricey apartment. What if we marry — and divorce?
My girlfriend and I have been in a relationship for seven months, and it is getting more serious. I don’t expect us to get married in the next year but I like to plan ahead and if things keep working ...
5 smart money moves for your first 5 years of retirement
When you dream of retirement, you figure you’ll finally enjoy worry-free living. But the first few years can prove surprisingly tense. A big cash outlay or costly divorce can upend your best-laid plan...
Deandre Ayton And Phoenix Suns Could Work Together Through Divorce
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – APRIL 22: Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns shoots against Jonas … [+] Valanciunas #17 of the New Orleans Pelicans during Game Three of the Western Conference ...
‘I’m spending a fortune on home maintenance. I realize my second husband is essentially living in my house for free’: What is a fair way to split costs?
I am a retired 62-year-old woman. I was widowed in 2006 at the age of 46 and raised my two children (now 24 and 27) on my own. I used my husband’s life insurance money (about $500,000) to maintain our...
Kelly Clarkson’s Divorce Brings Family Court Battles Over Vaccinating Kids Against COVID-19 Into Spotlight
Contributing author: Dylan Mitchell One of the stipulations of Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock’s March 2022 divorce was for both … [+] of their children to be vaccinated against COVI...
Mastercard & Visa Divorce from Russia: What’s Next for UnionPay
Western sanctions in Russia keep increasing across the board, with several companies announcing their withdrawal from the territory, including Mastercard and Visa, major financial payment processors. ...
LeBron James Has Laid Foundation For Lakers Divorce
CLEVELAND, OHIO – FEBRUARY 20: LeBron James reacts after being introduced as part of the NBA 75th … [+] Anniversary Team during the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on ...
‘We do not want him to receive anything from our estate’: How do we ensure our son-in-law does not get his hands on our money?
Dear Quentin, My wife and I are in our 70’s and have one daughter as the sole beneficiary to our estate. We live in Ohio. She is separated from her husband, and it doesn’t appear that they will be get...
‘No one is above the law’: Oil tycoon tried to stiff his ex-wife in a bitter divorce — now he’s going to prison for tax evasion
Todd Kozel made his riches in the oil fields of Kurdistan and now will have to pay the price. The once-jet-setting co-founder and chief executive of Gulf Keystone Petroleum is headed to prison for fiv...
I’m 68, my husband is terminally ill, and his $3 million estate will go to his son. I want to spend the rest of my days traveling – will I have enough money?
Please help me. I am a 68-year-old woman married 17 years to the love of my life. Our finances have always been separate, and I signed a prenuptial acknowledging that his son will inherit his estate h...
My fiancé and I are 60. His adult daughter is opposed to our marriage — and insists on inheriting her father’s $3.2 million estate. How should we handle her?
What advice would you give to a widow and widower considering marriage on how to manage finances — and deal with adult children? We are both 60 years old and plan to work a few more years, mostly for ...