Protecting Your Children's Accounts During Divorce Jun 24, 2024

When children have bank or investment accounts, they usually need to have an adult's name on the account along with them. This is true for savings accounts, college funds, and investment accounts.

If your name (or your husband's name) is on an account with your child, what will happen to that...

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Divorce Happens, But Sun Happens Too! Jun 20, 2024

Divorce happens, but sun happens too. That's what we're talking about this week on the Find Me The Money Podcast with the delightful Marissa Baker, a certified life coach.

It's trued. Divorce may be one of the most difficult things you go through. But there will be a light at the end of the...

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Helping Women Through Difficult Times Jun 19, 2024

I often get asked why I created the Divorce Money Guide. People want to know about the driving force behind my business as a forensic accountant and fraud investigator.

The answer is simple, I'm on a mission to help divorcing women get through the process of divorce in a better way. And more...

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How to Get a Cheap Divorce Jun 17, 2024

Everything costs more money these days and people are trying to save every penny they can, even in their divorces. Divorce is expensive and many women stay in unhappy marriages because they can't afford to get out, but there are ways to save money. Here are things to consider to get the ...

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Protect Your Money By Planning For Your Divorce Jun 13, 2024

The divorce process will go a lot smoother for you if you have a plan. You need to protect yourself and your money before, during, and after your divorce. On this week's episode of Find Me the Money, Tracy appears solo to help you prepare for the divorce process.

Divorce is already expensive, but...

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Overspending and Divorce Jun 12, 2024

Retail therapy. We've all bought things we didn't need in an effort to feel better. Something during your day went wrong, and spending money just felt "right."

Whether you've had a bad day at work and want to drown your sorrows by getting a new purse or you want to get back at an unfaithful...

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Women's Financial Rights: We're Still Playing Catch Up Jun 10, 2024

When did women get the right to have a bank account or credit card? When could the ladies start controlling their own money, take out a loan, or own property? It took much longer than you might think for women to have equal rights when it comes to money and other assets.

This might not even be...

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Love 2.0: Prenups and Second Marriages Jun 06, 2024

Prenuptial agreements (often called "prenups") are misunderstood and sometimes carry a bit of a stigma. If your fiancé asks for a prenup, don't get offended. Prenups protect both parties to the marriage and are an important tool that almost anyone who is getting married can use!

On this...

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Telltale Signs That You've Hired the Wrong Attorney Jun 05, 2024

Hiring a lawyer is a critical step in the divorce process, but what happens if you get it wrong?

If you suspect you've hired the wrong lawyer for your divorce, it's not too late to start over. Don't settle. You deserve a reputable lawyer, who has your best interest in mind and who will fight for...

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Take Care of Yourself During Divorce Jun 03, 2024

As women, we don't always think about ourselves and the importance of self-care while going through a divorce. We do a really good job of putting others needs above our own. But it's essential to take good care of yourself during this divorce and I want to share some areas of self-care to...

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