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Leslie Garske
Mar 19, 20242 min read
Managing Finances While Experiencing Divorce
Certainly, going through or after a divorce can be a challenging time, especially financially. Here are three tips to help manage your...
Leslie Garske
Feb 1, 20241 min read
5 Top Financial Tips When Designing Your Parenting Plan
Having clear expectations when designing your parenting plan can help ensure smooth sailing as you move forward with co-parenting. The...
Leslie Garske
Nov 8, 20231 min read
Why Keep Up with the Joneses? : 5 Expert Strategies to Outsmart Lifestyle Inflation
Are you determined to achieve financial mastery and ward off the lurking threat of lifestyle inflation? Dive into these five expert-level...
Leslie Garske
Sep 13, 20232 min read
Smooth Sailing Through Divorce: The Power of a Divorce Mediator and CDFA
By Leslie S. Garske Divorce can be one of life's most challenging journeys, filled with complex emotions and financial intricacies....
Leslie Garske
Aug 29, 20232 min read
Navigating Divorce and Real Estate: 5 Options for a Smooth Transition
By Brian Burke - Kenna Real Estate The Interplay Between Divorce and Real Estate #Divorce introduces many financial, emotional, and...
Leslie Garske
Nov 17, 20224 min read
8 Empowering Things to Know About Your 401K During Divorce
By SecondSaturday.com What’s Going to Happen to My 401k If I Get Divorced? Your 401k may represent the bulk of your retirement savings so...
Leslie Garske
Aug 1, 20225 min read
How Inflation Impacts Divorce
Rising inflation has come to dominate the news, and you may notice its effects as you pay higher prices at the gas pump and the grocery...
Leslie Garske
Jul 9, 20223 min read
5 Financial Challenges Women Face During & After Divorce
Divorce is a difficult process regardless of the circumstances. People have to go through the emotional pain of abandoning the dream of a...
Leslie Garske
Jun 27, 20221 min read
7 Steps To Financial Recovery After a Messy Divorce
Divorce can change your life. Especially, a messy one can be financially damaging, and you may have to give up your lifestyle. Your...
Leslie Garske
Mar 30, 20221 min read
How Getting Divorced Affects Your Roth IRA
If you got divorced this year, you might be wondering how that will affect your Roth IRA and that of your partner. The simple answer? It...
Leslie Garske
Mar 21, 20221 min read
Women Don’t Consult Financial Advisors When They Get Divorced. Here’s Why They Should
Financial stability is a top concern among women who divorce. Yet a new study finds that over 95% of women do not use a financial advisor...
Leslie Garske
Mar 1, 20221 min read
How to Avoid Mistakes in Retirement Planning
One of the best rules of thumb for retirement planning is to start saving early and never prematurely touch the money you’ve earmarked...
Leslie Garske
Feb 7, 20221 min read
6 Steps to Feel in Control of Your Financial Landscape
It may seem like a daunting task at first, as divorce can feel like an exhausting and emotional roller coaster. However there are certain...
Leslie Garske
Jan 31, 20221 min read
The Importance of Making an Annual Financial Plan
Taking a strategic approach to managing your finances is a good way to keep tabs on how you’re doing, but even the most organized person...
Leslie Garske
Jan 18, 20221 min read
New Study Finds Clients Using Financial Advisors Are Happier
The survey from Herbers & Company found that individuals with assets exceeding $1.2 million and benefiting from the services of an...
Leslie Garske
Jan 10, 20221 min read
Yes, retirees need budgets, too: Here's how to make one
You may not have followed a budget carefully during your working years. But if you're retiring, it's really important to get serious...
Leslie Garske
Dec 27, 20211 min read
Recent Widows Need Financial Guidance After a Spouse’s Death
You’ve experienced an incredible loss. Now it’s time to think about protecting your future. Losing a spouse could be one of the most...
Leslie Garske
Dec 14, 20211 min read
Why You Shouldn't Count on Social Security
Social Security was designed to supplement income, not replace it entirely. Approximately 65 million Americans receive a monthly Social...
Leslie Garske
Dec 13, 20211 min read
6 Ways to Apply Decluttering Principles to Your Finances
Getting your home to look like your minimalist vision of a cozy retreat is a simple (but not easy) process that anyone can understand....
Leslie Garske
Nov 16, 20211 min read
The Tax-Savvy Way to Give
Estate Planning and Legacy Gifts Are you aware that nearly 70% of Americans do not have a will? It’s surprising how often people delay...
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