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Pros & Cons of a Stealth Divorce
You don’t have to be a TomKat fan to remember their famous split: Katie Holmes used a disposable cellphone to talk secretly to her lawyers, and filed for divorce in Manhattan while Tom Cruise was on location in Iceland. Is this the way to go? In... ➡
Can You Afford a Divorce?
I am convinced that the second most common New Year’s resolution – after going to the gym – has got to be getting divorced. Starting January 2, the phones in our office were ringing off the hook, as they do every year. Does every call lead to a... ➡
Separate Money = Sane Marriage
I’m told that sharing a checking account with one’s spouse is practical. I’ll never know—I can’t do it. All relationships have landmines; mine involve money. When I was 13, my father—whom I adored—had an affair with, and married, a woman with... ➡
Saving for Higher(-cost) Education
Tell me if this sounds familiar: You read a story about how you should start saving for college the minute your kid is born. You look at your baby, pooping in his onesie, and think, “Dang, I’m already late to the party!” And so you do…nothing.... ➡
I’m Childless By Choice
I’ve always known that I didn’t want to have kids. When I was a teenager, my friends would talk about getting married and wanting a family. Those comments never resonated for me. People always protested that I should want kids. Friends and family... ➡
Spending Control Tips from a Pro
Americans spend a mind-blowing $1.2 trillion every year on stuff they don’t need. As a professional organizer, I deal with the fallout from shopping gone wrong all the time. Some lessons from closets I’ve seen: DOUBLE TROUBLE: It’s a classic... ➡
To My Husband: What I Really Want for Mom's Day
Save your money. Keep your perfume, tulips, the over-priced cards, and even the breakfast in bed. (Because guess who ends up changing the crumb-encrusted sheets?) What we moms really want for Mother’s Day is relief—for the super-hard,... ➡
Yes, It's OK to Charge Your Kid Rent
So your kid is armed with a shiny new college degree. Next step: moving back home? “Boomerang kids” are a growing (and not necessarily bad) trend. Returning home has lost its stigma in the recession: 78% of boomerang kids are happy with their... ➡
