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3 mistakes to avoid when drafting a prenup

A prenuptial (prenup) agreement allows soon-to-be-married couples to determine what will happen to their property should they get a divorce. Further, it encourages honest conversations about money from the word go and shields each party from the other's debts. Couples...

Why are prenups increasingly popular?

Not so very long ago prenuptial agreements were broadly frowned upon. The concern was that if a couple was drawing up a document that would safeguard each individual’s interests in the event of divorce, there must be some significant doubt on the part of one or both...

How is a 401(k) handled during a divorce?

People who have worked hard to build up a retirement account enjoy the security of knowing they’ll have it to enjoy life. A divorce is one situation that can impact the money in these accounts. Unless both parties have retirement accounts of similar value, an account...

3 tips for talking to your partner about a prenup

Partners entering marriage should discuss crucial subjects to avoid misunderstandings in the future. However, some conversations can be challenging to have. And one of them is prenuptial agreements. Many people think that talking about prenups feels like planning for...

How does divorce impact your credit?

Divorce, undoubtedly, can be an emotional rollercoaster. Yet, the emotional turbulence is often just one facet of a more significant, multifaceted ordeal. A particularly crucial, albeit often overlooked, aspect of divorce is its potential impact on credit. A deeper...

3 options for making future medical decisions

A situation may arise in the future where you become incapacitated. You need medical decisions to be made, but you can’t do it yourself. This is one of the major reasons why people will begin the estate planning process. They want a plan in place in case this scenario...