They say about half of all marriages end up in divorce. In Canada, it’s around 48%. In the U.S., it’s around 53% according to Stats Canada. You’ve probably heard these stats before.
But what happens when a couple splits and all the financial matters were being handled by just one spouse? In most cases (but not all), it’s the woman who is left with no knowledge of money matters. Over the years, I’ve seen hundreds of marital splits and in an overwhelming majority of cases, the woman is left in the dark when it comes to finances (that trend is changing as today’s women are becoming more financially astute.. good for them.. let’s continue that trend).
There is HOPE and HELP. Here are some things you can do to take charge of your finances before or after a marital split: Read the rest of this entry »
