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...
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Leslie Garske
- Sep 28
- 2 min
A Fair Divorce Settlement
By Leslie S. Garske Once you come to the realization that #divorce is a possibility, your mind quickly shifts to thoughts about your...
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Leslie Garske
- Sep 13
- 2 min
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....
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Leslie Garske
- Nov 17, 2022
- 4 min
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...
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Leslie Garske
- Aug 1, 2022
- 5 min
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...
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Leslie Garske
- Jul 9, 2022
- 3 min
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...
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Leslie Garske
- Jun 27, 2022
- 1 min
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...
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Leslie Garske
- May 27, 2022
- 1 min
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...
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Leslie Garske
- Apr 20, 2022
- 1 min
How to Retool Your Retirement Plan After Divorce
When it comes to retirement, divorce can be disruptive at best and devastating at worst. This is especially true of divorce after age 50....
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Leslie Garske
- Apr 17, 2022
- 1 min
Garske Divorce Mediation - Annual Tune Up Package
Having clear expectations when designing your parenting plan can help ensure smooth sailing as you move forward with co-parenting. The...
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Leslie Garske
- Mar 21, 2022
- 1 min
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...
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Leslie Garske
- Mar 15, 2022
- 1 min
How Can Separate Property Become Marital Property?
Marital property, also known as marital assets, spousal assets or community property, matters when it comes to taxes, estate law and...
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Leslie Garske
- Mar 12, 2022
- 1 min
12 Mistakes to Avoid When Divorcing Over 50
Divorce rates in the United States are declining—except for people over 50. In fact, since 1990, the divorce rate for people over 50 has...
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Leslie Garske
- Mar 1, 2022
- 1 min
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...
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Leslie Garske
- Feb 14, 2022
- 1 min
Savings for Singles: Refinancing for the Recently Divorced
Divorce happens. And whether you’re consciously uncoupling or unceremoniously ending a failing relationship, splitting up for good can be...
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Leslie Garske
- Feb 7, 2022
- 1 min
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...
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Leslie Garske
- Jan 31, 2022
- 1 min
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...
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Leslie Garske
- Jan 18, 2022
- 1 min
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...
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Leslie Garske
- Jan 10, 2022
- 1 min
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...
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Leslie Garske
- Dec 27, 2021
- 1 min
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...
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