For many American families, owning a home is the key to building wealth. When divorce becomes part of the picture, all that can be turned on its head. Considering that the median value of a home in the U.S. is $247,084, and the average amount of mortgage debt a person has topped $202,000 last year, deciding how to…

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Adam Driver’s character in Marriage Story probably wouldn’t have punched a wall if he’d just gotten a prenup. “THERE’S SO MUCH I DIDN’T DO!” he screams during the emotional scene. You know, like getting a prenup. Whether it’s talking about which celebrities didn’t get one or a dramatic arc on 90 Day Fiancé, signing this contract is the big brain move among millennials these days. But these…

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Don’t be the ex-spouse who never saw these coming If you’re heading towards Splitsville, you’re likely steeling yourself for some financial downsides. You may be budgeting for less income, a solo payment on a car or utility bills, and of course, legal fees.  Unfortunately, chances are that more financial downsides await you—and worse, they’re probably…

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