Deciding To Divorce? 5 Harsh Realities You Need To Accept – First When you decide to divorce, you’re placing a bet that your future life will be better than the one you’re living now. Even if the odds feel long, it’s a chance you’re willing to take. Yes, there will be loss. But what you gain may be worth the sacrifice of the lingering, functional parts of an irreparable marriage.

5 Credit Card Mistakes That Could Keep You From Getting a Mortgage – One of the most important things you can do before applying for a mortgage is pay your bills on time to boost your credit score.

Yours, Mine and Ours: Planning Stepfamily Finances – Money issues complicate all relationships. But stepfamilies have unique, detailed planning needs that should be discussed and settled before marriage or move-in.