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How to Handle Your Finances in a Divorce: A Financial Advisor’s Guide
Divorce is one of those uncomfortable words that, when entering a blissful marriage, we hope never applies to us. But you and I both know that, unfortunately, divorce happens—a lot. It can be one of the most emotionally and financially challenging experiences in life.
Weight Camps for Kids
For some kids, summer proves a tempting time to reshape themselves physically. If your child has packed on some pounds as he has grown, participation in a weight camp may be beneficial. Many camps around the country are designed to help your child not only modify what he looks like on the outside, but also to help him deal with the issues that got him to his current weight to begin with.
Great Family Board Games
Holding a family game night can be a great way to have fun together, bond as a family and save money doing it. When choosing board games for the family, look for games that are age-appropriate for your kids and that will allow you to play them over and over again.
10 Ways to Create a Personal Balance Sheet
You can create a personal balance sheet to gain perspective on your financial well-being. In its simplest form, a personal balance sheet details your net worth–basically the amount of cash and property you have, minus your debts and other liabilities. With a little tweaking, your balance sheet can serve as a financial planning tool. Use it to monitor your investments, flag dangerous debt levels and prepare for major expenditures (a home purchase or kids’ college fund) and retirement. Need help getting started? Consider 10 basic ways to create a personal balance sheet that meets your needs.
What Is a Revocable Living Trust?
A revocable living trust is a document that an individual or a couple creates that designates the management and beneficiaries of assets. The document is similar to a will in that it is revocable, meaning that the parties creating it can modify or nullify it at any time. The parties creating the trust must give detailed instructions for the overseeing and distribution of all assets, including cash, property, insurance benefits, valuables, investments and other accounts.