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		<title>Financial Freedom &#8211; What does it really look like?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2022 17:11:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I talk about financial freedom all the time. But- what does financial freedom really look like? Well- for me, it looks like this: A view of the ancient city of Toledo, Spain, spread out like a page from a storybook, seen from our hotel window. A lifelong dream to tour Spain-realized with my month-long vacation [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I talk about financial freedom all the time. But- what does financial freedom really look like? Well- for me, it looks like this:</p>
<p>A view of the ancient city of Toledo, Spain, spread out like a page from a storybook, seen from our hotel window. A lifelong dream to tour Spain-realized with my month-long vacation last fall.</p>
<p>Me? Take a month-long vacation? Not possible, I told myself for a long time. I’m self-employed. I’ve never been anywhere for a whole month. My clients need me. I do speak Spanish, but to be away for that long? Yadda yadda yadda. All the reasons why I couldn’t possibly.<br />
But I’ll confess, I actually do take my own advice sometimes! And the advice I took years ago was to save. I save 10% from every paycheck. That’s MY money. Not for bills, not for the house, not for anything, really, just to have for FREEDOM. And it’s my freedom money that enabled this trip.</p>
<p>A 7 day tour with an alumni group in Catalonia, 90 minutes north of Barcelona with my ‘significant other’, followed by another week or so of travelling on our own to Pamplona and Madrid. And then he went home, and I had the extra gift of 10 days travelling in Spain with my adult daughter in Madrid, Toledo, Granada.</p>
<p>I/we visited so many of the places I’ve studied throughout my life, as a Spanish speaker, a Spanish major in college, and a Spanish teacher (junior high and college) before I became a financial professional. Truly a lifelong ambition, the top item on my ‘bucket list’. And I did it.</p>
<p>With the power of intention- Yes, I can! And the power of saving. When I started my freedom account, I didn’t have any specific thing in mind. Maybe you will- whatever you dream of: travel? Buying a house? A musical instrument with lessons to learn to play? A friend of mine has a ‘tummy-tuck fund’. Whatever you want can be possible with those two things: An intention, and enough money to fund your dream.</p>
<p>Is it selfish to put aside some money for yourself? Maybe. And maybe we need to revisit the definition of ‘selfish’. Taking care of ‘self’ is not a bad thing, not something to feel guilty about. But that’s a story for another time&#8230;</p>
<p>For now- I invite you to start saving. It doesn’t have to be much, but it helps if it’s regular. Something from every paycheck, every week/biweekly/monthly. In an account with just your name on it.</p>
<p>Start now- and see where it takes you when you are ready. The results can be amazing! In Spanish, Maravilloso!</p>
<p><strong>Let&#8217;s create a Financial Freedom Plan with YOU at the center! Schedule your free Financial Clarity session today so we can help YOU create a financial freedom plan &#8211; <a href="http://www.calendly.com/ContactAGrace">www.calendly.com/ContactAGrace</a></strong></p>
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		<title>National Stepfamily Day</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2022 07:23:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Did you know that September 16 is National Stepfamily Day? We prefer the term “Blended Families’, rather than conjuring up Cinderella’s wicked stepmother, or the wicked queen of Snow White fame. When you decide to remarry, especially either of you have children, here are some tips to create a solid foundation for your continuing relationship. [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Did you know that September 16 is National Stepfamily Day? We prefer the term “Blended Families’, rather than conjuring up Cinderella’s wicked stepmother, or the wicked queen of Snow White fame.</p>
<p>When you decide to remarry, especially either of you have children, here are some tips to create a solid foundation for your continuing relationship.</p>
<p><strong>Consider a Prenuptial Agreement</strong></p>
<p>When you have your own assets, intending to pass them on to your children, and your new spouse has the same-  a prenuptial agreement can be particularly helpful. Honest and open communication about money and what came before, is an important part of a new relationship so it can be be built on trust and fairness.</p>
<p>(For help here, <a href="http://adrienne@adriennegrace.com">email me</a> for a copy of “How to Talk to Your Honey about Money”)</p>
<p>If either or both of you have gone through a divorce, you’ll want to avoid that contentious negotiation about dividing assets and protect each other the best you can. Consider what’s in those divorce settlements. Receiving alimony likely will end with remarriage, but the obligation to pay a former spouse does not end. Child support continues, and life insurance beneficiary designations may need to remain in place. Many prenups will state that premarital assets, what you own before this marriage, may go to the children, but assets you acquire during the marriage, are split between you.</p>
<p>States have their own rules, most requiring that a half or a third of marital assets pass to a surviving spouse. It’s important that this is specifically addressed in the agreement, to avoid problems later.</p>
<p><strong>Update Estate Planning Documents</strong></p>
<p>It’s important to do this after divorce whether you remarry or not. All of your legal and financial documents, account titles, and beneficiary designations should be updated.  Who should act as your health care proxy? Who is the beneficiary of your life insurance policy? Etc.</p>
<p>Wills: Do you have a will? A will states your wishes about who gets what when you pass away. You’ll want to make certain that your former spouse is not still your beneficiary! If your children are still minors, who will act as their Guardian?</p>
<p>Your children are the ‘natural objects of your bounty’- a legal concept. But your stepchildren, however close your bond with them is, are not.  If you want to leave something to a stepchild, you need to list it specifically.</p>
<p>Do you have a Living Trust? Review the terms of the Trust and who is acting as Trustee.</p>
<p>If you don’t have a Trust, consider putting one in place.</p>
<p>Trusts can be especially useful for blended families. You can  ensure that your assets benefit your surviving spouse during his/her lifetime, while providing that what remains after the spouse’s death passes to your own kids. Consider choosing an independent, neutral trustee, to minimize friction for everyone.</p>
<p><strong>Check Beneficiary Designations</strong></p>
<p>Review the beneficiary designations on 401(k) accounts, IRA’s and other retirement accounts, life insurance policies, or any account with a directly named beneficiary. These assets pass outside of your will, and must be separately updated. Your prior divorce does not necessarily revoke a designation of an ex-spouse as a beneficiary on everything.  Your prior settlement may give retirement assets to your ex- and these cannot legally be revoked. Spousal rights in retirement plans governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) are subject to special rules and may require your new spouse to sign off if you want your 401(k) to go to your children.</p>
<p><strong>Consider Life Insurance</strong></p>
<p>Life insurance can be a valuable tool to create an inheritance for your new spouse and your children. It’s not uncommon for a pre-existing policy to name your former spouse as beneficiary as part of the settlement, perhaps to secure child support payments. A new Life insurance policy can create the funds to benefit everyone you wish- your kids, your new step-kids, and anyone else.</p>
<p>Family structure is increasingly fluid. As your family structure changes, it is important to make sure that your estate and financial plans reflect your these dynamics. Your financial planner and estate planning attorney can help you take a holistic approach to your future, so you can enjoy the present.</p>
<p>If you need guidance on securing your financial future, contact me at <strong><a href="mailto:adrienne@adriennegrace.com">adrienne@adriennegrace.com </a></strong>or schedule your free Financial Clarity session at <a href="http://www.calendly.com/contactAGrace"><strong>www.calendly.com/contactAGrace</strong></a> to get started.</p>
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		<title>Goal Setting in 2021: Turn last year&#8217;s challenges into New Year fuel!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 02 Jan 2021 17:49:15 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[You know, we spend a lot of time in the early part of the New Year thinking about our goals and what we want to accomplish in 2021: Take on a dream Move out of an unfulfilling relationship Lose weight Gain control of finances Get a divorce And I’m all in favor of that. I [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You know, we spend a lot of time in the early part of the New Year thinking about our goals and what we want to accomplish in 2021:</p>
<p><em>Take on a dream</em></p>
<p><em>Move out of an unfulfilling relationship</em></p>
<p><em>Lose weight</em></p>
<p><em>Gain control of finances</em></p>
<p><em>Get a divorce</em></p>
<p>And I’m all in favor of that. I believe in setting goals. After all, if you don’t know where you are going, it’s super hard to get there!</p>
<p>You’ve overcome some extraordinary things this year, and grown stronger in the process. I know that YOU&#8217;RE stronger and more powerful than you know.</p>
<p>I’m Adrienne Rothstein Grace, Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2122.png" alt="™" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" />). I inspire women in divorce to overcome the overwhelm of the finances of divorce, so they can move on with ease, confidence and security.</p>
<p>Let’s take a moment, and consider your last year, 2020. You can take any challenges, heartache, conflict or “failures” from 2020 and turn them into fuel to propel you forward.</p>
<p><strong>I invite you to consider these questions: </strong></p>
<ul>
<li>What were the greatest challenges or setbacks you overcame in this past year?</li>
<li>What capacities within yourself did you tap into?</li>
<li>How have you expanded or grown stronger through this process?</li>
</ul>
<p>I invite you to take a moment to appreciate yourself for having succeeded and survived these new challenges</p>
<p>I invite you to acknowledge the grace, power, resilience, strength and courage it took you to surmount these circumstances.</p>
<p>Where do you see yourself at this time next year? Let’s work together to help you get there.</p>
<p>Because marriage is about love; divorce is about money, and you don’t have to go thru this alone.</p>
<p>I’d like to gift you a Financial Clarity <a href="https://calendly.com/contactagrace/financial-clarity-session">session</a>, to help outline what you’ll need to do financially to get where you want to go, and see if we can work together from there. Just click on the link below and we’ll talk soon.</p>
<p><a href="https://calendly.com/contactagrace/financial-clarity-session">https://calendly.com/contactagrace/financial-clarity-session</a></p>
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		<title>Money Date, Part 4. Plan for the Future</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2020 14:05:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[So you’ve tackled your “now.”  What’s next? The next step is to start planning what the future looks like. Talk about what you each see and expect out of the next few decades. How do you want to split expenses? Do you deposit all funds into a joint account and then pay everything from that?  Some [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>So you’ve tackled your “now.”  What’s next?</b></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">The next step is to start planning what the future looks like. Talk about what you each see and expect out of the next few decades.</span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><b>How do you want to split expenses?</b><span style="font-weight: 400"> Do you deposit all funds into a joint account and then pay everything from that?  Some people prefer 50/50 even if one person makes more money. Others divide expenses based on income. Some couples even work out more creative solutions, such as: One person pays all the living expenses while the other does the saving and paying for extras, like vacations and concerts.  Figure out what works in your relationship that won’t lead to misunderstandings or conflicts.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><b>Do you want joint savings and/or checking accounts? </b><span style="font-weight: 400">Depending on how you share expenses, you may want to share savings and checking accounts, too. Create some infrastructure that helps you reach your goals. For example, a joint savings account for your dream home that each of you automatically pays into each month. Or, if you share groceries and other living expenses, you might create a checking account for those expenses, so you don’t have to keep a ledger. The more you can set and forget, the easier achieving joint goals may be.</span><b>  </b><span style="font-weight: 400">Make certain that you talk about this on your Money Dates, so that one partner doesn’t overdraw, due to poor communication.</span><b> </b></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><b>Talk contingency plans</b><span style="font-weight: 400"> such as creating a nest egg for emergencies,  life insurance, and other safety nets. It’s a good rule of thumb to start with savings that can cover expenses  for three to six months.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><b>Are you interested in buying a home together?</b><span style="font-weight: 400"> What kind of house?  How much would it cost?  Can you save up for a down payment?  Making a plan together and writing it down can help you reach that goal.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><b>Talk about kids and aging relatives.</b><span style="font-weight: 400"> As a couple, you should discuss future  expenses and any expectations you have about future responsibilities before it becomes an issue. From preschool, private school and college to eldercare, there are lots of expenses that come with dependents and should be considered in your long-term planning.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><b>What does retirement look like for you as a couple?</b><span style="font-weight: 400"> Discuss what retirement looks like for you.  How much income will you need? Have either of you started to save in an IRA or 401(k) plan? Did you know that 60 percent of couples and almost half of Boomers don’t have any idea how much their Social Security benefit might be?</span><span style="font-weight: 400">3</span><span style="font-weight: 400"> The information is readily available on the </span><a href="http://www.ssa.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Social Security website</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> if you want to start factoring that into your retirement plans.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><b>Celebrate successes </b></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">There will be struggles and wins on your path to financial security. Talk about how  you want to celebrate the milestones you receive. Do you want to throw a party to celebrate making the last payment on your student loans? A family night out when your emergency savings account hits its target? Recognize your successes, and make it fun.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">What was once an uncomfortable topic can become the glue that binds your relationship together. Communicating about the future you want to build together can be fun! So, when are you planning your Money Date?</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">For more ideas on how to manage your finances, call me at 716.817.6425 and we’ll tackle this together.</span></p>
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<p><i><span style="font-weight: 400">If you’d like to discuss any of these helpful tips, schedule a Financial Clarity session with me at </span></i><a href="http://www.calendly.com/contactAGrace" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><i><span style="font-weight: 400">www.calendly.com/contactAGrace</span></i></a><i><span style="font-weight: 400">.</span></i></p>
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		<title>Money Date:  A New Look at Romance and Finance.  Part 3</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Adrienne Grace]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2020 14:05:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I hope you’ve enjoyed this exploration of love and money so far.  Challenging, but so rewarding! Now that you’ve opened up about money with each other, it’s time to take a closer look. If you keep your finances separate, before you get together to discuss finances as a couple, check out what’s going on with [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400">I hope you’ve enjoyed this exploration of love and money so far.  Challenging, but so rewarding!</span></p>
<p><b>Now that you’ve opened up about money with each other, it’s time to take a closer look</b><span style="font-weight: 400">. If you keep your finances separate</span><b>, </b><span style="font-weight: 400">before you get together to discuss finances as a couple, check out what’s going on with your own. Ask your partner to do the same prep work, so you both can come to the table with up-to-date information.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">You can do this.  It’s helpful to know that your partner is tackling this, too.  If you hold your accounts jointly, decide who will gather up the documents, or do it together.</span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><b>Start by writing down all of your debts:</b><span style="font-weight: 400"> student loans, credit cards, car payments, etc. Be sure to include the APR (interest and fees) on all of them. Tip: Sometimes your credit card APR is on the last pages of your statement, so don’t worry if it doesn’t jump out at you when you check. Don’t edit to spare your feelings.  Truth.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><b>Then log all of your income, even if your spouse is the primary wage-earner.</b><span style="font-weight: 400"> If you are paid a set salary this is easy.  If you work freelance, hourly or multiple jobs, or have a side hustle, look back over the last 12–18 months.  List each month individually. This can help you identify cycles/trends in your income as well as the average monthly amount.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><b>Don’t forget savings</b><span style="font-weight: 400">, life insurance, child support, 401K, etc.</span></li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><b>Set your Money Date to review the financial work you’ve prepared.</b></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Pick a comfortable time and place, free from distractions. Perhaps a local coffee shop, or this might be better spread  out on the dining room table. If you have kids, get a sitter or if they are young, after they’ve gone to bed. And make this a no cell phone, no tv  time.</span></p>
<p><b>Be open and non-judgmental</b></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Create a judgment-free zone and bring an open mind. Nearly 38 percent of couples were only somewhat or not at all aware of their significant other’s debts or income! So you’re not alone if there are surprises here.</span></p>
<p><b>Start with now, then plan for later</b></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">This Money Date is about where each of you is, individually. If you already have common assets, that can be a part of the discussion too, but stay focused on the present more than the future. This an appraisal of </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400">now</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400">.  Once you know where you stand, then set a separate date for planning your future. Try scheduling a monthly Money Date until you get comfortable. Then you can move to quarterly, or even yearly goal setting getaways, if that makes sense. Tax time is a natural, as the yearly summaries come in.</span></p>
<p><b>Reward yourselves afterward</b></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Money Dates can be a bit of work, and they can be stressful.  Unexpected emotional issues can arise; Important insights appear into each other, and maybe some tension, as well.  So try to plan something fun to do together after your </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400">Money Date </span></i><span style="font-weight: 400">business is complete</span><i><span style="font-weight: 400">.</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400"> Grab a glass of wine, go for a drive, see a funny movie, get some ice cream.  Rewarding yourselves by creating a fun ritual may actually get you excited for all your future Money Dates.</span></p>
<p><i><span style="font-weight: 400">If you’d like to discuss any of these helpful tips, schedule a Financial Clarity session with me at </span></i><a href="http://www.calendly.com/contactAGrace" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><i><span style="font-weight: 400">www.calendly.com/contactAGrace</span></i></a><i><span style="font-weight: 400">.</span></i></p>
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		<title>Money Date: A New Look at Finance and Romance.  Part One</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Adrienne Grace]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2020 11:15:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Talking about money may not be the first thing you think of as Valentine’s Day rolls around.  But consider- the primary cause of divorce isn’t what you think (although sex is a close second)- it’s differences around money.  How well do you and your partner communicate about money?  Fidelity Investments did a Couples Retirement Study [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Talking about money may not be the first thing you think of as Valentine’s Day rolls around.  But consider- the primary cause of divorce isn’t what you think (although sex is a close second)- it’s differences around money. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">How well do you and your partner communicate about money? </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Fidelity Investments did a Couples Retirement Study in 2015 with some startling results.  Although a majority of couples said that they communicate exceptionally or very well about finances, almost half couldn’t identify how much their partner earns.  Ten percent of couples were off by $25,000 or more!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Did you know that one in three Americans admits to lying to their spouses about money, men and women equally?</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">A Money Date may not set the same romantic mood, but may well be more effective in keeping you and your partner together than all the red wine, flowers and chocolate sold for Valentine’s Day.  (Well, maybe not the chocolate). Just like in your romantic relationship, regular, honest communication and understanding cement a strong financial foundation that can bind you together, come what may.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">For this first one, talk about your shared goals.  </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400">This is just as important when you’re getting serious with a new partner, if you’re planning to move in together, if you are newlyweds, or even if you’ve been married for years</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400">.  Goals change, people change.  What do you want in your future?  A new home? Children? A new car? Travel? A big anniversary celebration?  Retirement?</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Wherever you are in life’s journey, sharing your goals and dreams with your partner is part of what makes a relationship and a marriage meaningful.  Once you’ve shared your dreams, put some specifics in. How much does your new car cost? Will you need to take a loan to buy it? What’s the cost of a new home?  A new mortgage? If children’s education is on your list, how long do you have to save? Are you thinking of retirement? When? Where?  </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">When you move from dreamtime to practical application- that’s when you call in your financial planner, to help you put dollar applications to your goals, and make a plan to move forward to achieve them.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">What’s next?</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Stay tuned for </span><b>Money Date #2- Where do we stand?</b><span style="font-weight: 400"> How to get a solid picture of your financial situation now, to be able to realize your goals and dreams in the future. </span></p>
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<p><em><span style="font-weight: 400">If you’d like to discuss any of these helpful tips, schedule a Financial Clarity session with me at </span><a href="http://www.calendly.com/contactAGrace"><span style="font-weight: 400">www.calendly.com/contactAGrace</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400">.</span></em></p>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Jan 2020 14:16:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Whether you are into making New Year’s Resolutions or not, I know you have expectations for 2020. I call it, A Year of Seeing Clearly.    Especially if things aren’t working out in your marriage, you may at least silently hope for change. Well, you don’t have to just silently hope.  Here are some things [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><i><span style="font-weight: 400">Whether you are into making New Year’s Resolutions or not, I know you have expectations for 2020. I call it, A Year of Seeing Clearly.    Especially if things aren’t working out in your marriage, you may at least silently hope for change. Well, you don’t have to just silently hope.  Here are some things to think about, to help you move forward to clarity in your life.</span></i></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400"> Whether you’re ready to move forward or still trying to heal from the disruption of the chaotic year that was, a new calendar means a new start. It’s an opportunity to make this year better than the last. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Some ideas for making this New Year better than the last: </span></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li><b>The past is over. Leave it there.</b>The symbolic flipping of a page on the calendar from one year to the next is worth noting. What did you learn from the events of the past year? What can you do differently this year, for a better outcome?  What changes do you want to make?</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li><b>Take the time to learn, understand and gain control of your finances. </b>Does the thought of this scare you?  We understand. Take a deep breath and move past it.  Do you run out of money before you run out of month? Are the checkbook and investment portfolio handled by your (possibly) soon-to-be-ex?  As the new year begins, start to familiarize yourself with the finances of your marriage. How much do you make? How much do you spend? Does the investment account statement make any sense at all?  Do you have a lot of debt? Stressful? It can be. But it’s so much better to know where you stand so you can make informed decisions when you need to. You don’t have to do this alone. Work with a financial advisor or Certified Divorce Financial Analyst to see what you may need to do to get on a solid financial footing.  If you plan changes, this will be critical.</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li><b>Keep a journal. </b>There’s something so powerful about writing important things down.   Sometimes, just writing down feelings can help you clear anger, resentment and other negativity.    Did you ever keep a diary or journal? Mine as a child was pink and had a lock that was more for show than security. Now I choose beautiful journals with handmade paper, or just a notebook with a cover I like.  Doesn’t matter. It’s a great practice for clearing your head and working through problems. Keeping a journal is a safe, private way to be honest while moving forward. Going through my own divorce, I can’t count the number of nights when I couldn’t sleep, my brain racing with doubts and fears that I couldn’t share with  my young daughter. Writing all that out brought some solace, and some sleep, as well.</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li><b>Set goals and Write them Down.  Yes, journaling again. </b>Oddly enough, the same system of journaling or keeping a diary works just as well for goal setting and achievement.  Despite our continual use of laptops, iPads and cellphones, there is still something impactful about picking up a pen and putting words on paper.  There’s brain science that confirms that a goal that you set in vivid and careful detail, so clear that someone else reading it would know exactly what you want, is better retained in your memory.  When you remember it- you can act on it. Take some time to create your goals, for this new year, for five years, or longer.  When you decide what inspires you, describe it in vividly, cut out pictures that show it, and post them in places you can easily see. Craft the steps you need to achieve these goals, and note  your progress regularly in your journal. Go for it!</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li><b>Try something new. </b>Whether it’s deciding to finally separate, date again, take a trip, face a fear or move to a new place, be bold and try something you wouldn’t have done before. Push the boundaries of your comfort zone! It’s also a way to assert control over your life again and do something the “old” you might not have done.  Start the new year with something you have always wanted to do &#8212; but didn’t because of your spouse. This is YOUR year!</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">If you’d like to discuss any of these helpful tips, schedule a Financial Clarity session with me at </span><a href="http://www.calendly.com/contactAGrace"><span style="font-weight: 400">www.calendly.com/contactAGrace</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400">.</span></p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2019 09:15:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Having answers to the tough questions before you begin your divorce process can pave a much smoother path through this transition. The basic information your lawyer will ask you to provide is pretty simple: state/province of residence, length of marriage, gross salary, retirement plans and the like. But to truly understand your situation and your [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>Having answers to the tough questions before you begin your divorce process can pave a much smoother path through this transition.</em></p>
<p>The basic information your lawyer will ask you to provide is pretty simple: state/province of residence, length of marriage, gross salary, retirement plans and the like. But to truly understand your situation and your needs, it is important to dig a little deeper.</p>
<p>Here are 10 questions to ask yourself as you begin the divorce process.</p>
<ol>
<li><strong>What Assets Do You Own?</strong></li>
</ol>
<p>This a basic questions that should be top of mind. You can likely come up with a list of bank accounts and real estate off the top of your head, but what retirement assets do you and your spouse own? Stock options? Art, jewelry, or antique collections? Time shares? Business interests? A thorough inventory of marital assets goes far beyond liquid cash.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ol start="2">
<li><strong>What Do You Owe?</strong></li>
</ol>
<p>Along with knowing what you have, it is important to know what you don’t have! This includes all credit-card debt and outstanding loans. Be specific. Do you owe more on your house than it’s currently worth? Do you still have student loans outstanding? Are there high balances on multiple credit cards?</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ol start="3">
<li><strong>Could Your Spouse Be Hiding Assets?</strong></li>
</ol>
<p>It may sound unlikely, but sometimes assets have a way of disappearing after divorce proceedings begin. For example, a spouse may transfer assets to a third party or create false debt in order to skew their financial picture and try to avoid paying a large settlement or spousal support. If you suspect that your spouse is hiding something, let your financial professional and lawyer know – and begin to locate all possible financial documents to find traces of elusive assets.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ol start="4">
<li><strong>What is Most Important to You?</strong></li>
</ol>
<p>A financial advocate, who represents just you, will certainly need to know what you find most important. For example, do you wish to remain in the marital home? Knowing that will help them to structure different settlement proposals and future predictions based on your priorities.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ol start="5">
<li><strong>What Are You Willing To Give Up?</strong></li>
</ol>
<p>Divorce settlements rarely work out with everyone completely happy, so you should prepare yourself for a potentially harsh reality. Having a list of must-haves a mile long is a recipe for disappointment; after all, it is often far more expensive to continue fighting your ex over a particular asset than it might be to just let it go.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ol start="6">
<li><strong>How Do You Expect Your Custody Arrangement To Be Structured?</strong></li>
</ol>
<p>If you have children, it is important to know who they will be spending the most time with, or whether they will be splitting their time equally between both parents’ homes during and after the divorce. Factoring in child-support payments can affect the way a financial picture comes together. Be sure to check your state’s or province’s child support guidelines so you can take realistic numbers into account.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ol start="7">
<li><strong>How Would You Describe Your Financial Situation?</strong></li>
</ol>
<p>As important as the specific content of your answer is how it makes you feel. Does this question propel you into insecurity or outright fear? Are you blithely assuming that your lifestyle will continue unchanged after divorce? Are you assuming (perhaps incorrectly) that you will receive spousal support? This is a really good time to consider some supportive therapy, as emotional issues triggered by your financial situation surface and may distract you from a logical, reasonable solution.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ol start="8">
<li><strong>Do You Expect to Pay or Receive Spousal Support (Alimony)?</strong></li>
</ol>
<p>Though fewer divorce settlements include long alimony payments these days, many people still assume that lifetime support will be part of their own settlement. Getting accurate information is very useful in helping your team create models for your financial future.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ol start="9">
<li><strong>Where Are You in the Divorce Process?</strong></li>
</ol>
<p>For better or worse, most people will seek out a family lawyer first in their divorce process. You may decide not to bring in a financial professional until further into the process, perhaps thinking you’ll save money by delaying. However, having your lawyer and financial professional work together from the beginning can save both time and money in the long run. How far have you gotten in gathering and cataloging information for your financial affidavit? Do you even know what a financial affidavit is? Your financial expert can help to guide you through the financial process just as your lawyer will guide you through the legal one. Taking the time to understand your current situation as well as the road ahead will help your team tailor their communication, advice and instructions to your specific needs.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ol start="10">
<li><strong>What Questions Can A Professional Answer for You?</strong></li>
</ol>
<p>This might be the best place to start. Divorce is a confusing, emotional, overwhelming experience, and most people simply don’t know what to expect. A little Q&amp;A with an expert can go a long way toward making you feel more in control of the process. Have some patience and compassion for yourself – and if you don’t understand something, keep asking questions until you do.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><em>Schedule a free consultation with me to discuss how I can help you navigate issues pertaining to divorce, financial planning, retirement planning  and other matters of importance to women: <a href="http://Calendly.com/contactagrace;">Calendly.com/contactagrace;</a> or call me at 716-817-6425.</em></p>
<p><em>Adrienne Rothstein Grace, CDFA<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2122.png" alt="™" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" />, CFP is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2122.png" alt="™" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> , author of</em><br />
<em>Going From We to Me: A Financial Guide to Divorce, and the founder of <a href="http://www.transitioningfinances.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Transitioning Finances</a>, a financial strategy firm that works with women who are thinking about, or going through, a financially complicated divorce. She also advises women who have lost a loved one, or experienced other financially challenging transitions. She can be reached at: Adrienne@AdrienneGrace.com.</em></p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2019 09:15:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[For most of us, a house is more than just a box we sleep in and fill up with stuff. It’s our home — the place where we create and live our lives, feel safe and raise our children. Walking from room to room can evoke years of memories, both good and bad. You may have remodeled, [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For most of us, a house is more than just a box we sleep in and fill up with stuff. It’s our home — the place where we create and live our lives, feel safe and raise our children.</p>
<p>Walking from room to room can evoke years of memories, both good and bad. You may have remodeled, decorated and redecorated every inch of it, with treasured items at every turn. Or unhappiness may lurk there, in every dark corner. The equity in your house — the part <em>you</em> own, without the bank — can be your pot of gold, cash to fund your freedom.</p>
<p>However you feel about the house, it’s likely the biggest asset you own jointly, and what you do with it next, will be an important part of your divorce settlement. Most women and mostly all children -would prefer to stay where they are. But this is an important decision to be made by the adults. This is a time of change. The challenge is to separate the emotional from the practical, and take a long, hard look at your home, and<br />
make important decisions about it.</p>
<p>Part of my job, at Transitioning Finances, is to complete the financial analyses needed to help you see if you can afford to stay- and for how long. Here are some key questions for you to consider, if you’re going through a divorce and want to keep the house.</p>
<p>Why do you want to keep the house?</p>
<p>Is it because it’s easier to stay than to pack up and go? Maybe it’s in a convenient location near the kids’ schools or close to where you work? Or, maybe your parents and siblings live just around the corner, and you value the support and connection. Try to keep emotions out of your decision, so that you can reach a divorce settlement agreement that puts you on a solid financial footing.</p>
<p>Can you afford to keep the house? This is important at every income level. How do the expenses of the house impact your soon-to-be-single budget? Is there enough money in the new budge to cover everything? Beyond the mortgage, taxes, utilities, insurance, maintenance, there are the unexpected repairs and constant upkeep. The‘honey-do’ list is all yours now, and you may have to hire professionals to take care of things your spouse used to do. A house costs money. Even affluent women have to thoughtfully weigh their options.</p>
<p>Would some other assets be worth more to you than the house? It’s important to understand that not all assets that are valued the same are actually worth the same.</p>
<p>Here’s an example:<br />
Let’s say you’re trying to decide whether to keep a $500,000 savings account or a $500,000 house that’s completely paid off. On paper, they look the same. Your dream is to stay in this house until your youngest graduates from high school — thee years more, and you’re betting that the house will grow substantially in value. In addition to all the expenses we mentioned above, when you eventually sell your home, there may be<br />
expenses to make the house ready for optimum sale- things to be fixed, painted, landscaped. These expenses are yours. Let’s assume you bought the home for $150,000, your neighborhood is now in high demand, and it’s now worth $500,000. Your capital gain is $350,000.</p>
<p>Sounds great, doesn’t it? But wait. Subtract your $250,000 capital gains exclusion as a single person, and you’ll have to pay capital gains tax on $100,000. At the current capital gains tax rate of 15%, that’s a tax bill of $15,000. Add that to the costs of sale, estimated at 8%, for another $40,000 off the top.</p>
<p>In three years, the savings account could be worth est. $520,000 (at approx. 1.25% ) It could alternatively provide extra cash to cover your expenses. Your house could net you $445,000, after taxes and expenses, only after you sell. You may have a different opinion about keeping the house vs taking the cash.</p>
<p>What other living options are available to you?</p>
<p>Is there a good alternative, for the single person/single parent you will be? Maybe your house is just too big for your smaller family. Maybe a fresh start would be good for everyone. Are there rental options nearby? Smaller properties available? Keep in mind that there are lots of different places you can call “home.”</p>
<p>Going From We to Me can be very challenging. Avoiding the emotional roller coaster of divorce when making important decisions about your family home isn’t easy- but it can be crucial to your future financial health.. With the help of your advisors and CDFA, make the best decision you can, as a part of a comprehensive plan for continued financial stability and security in the future.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><em>Avoid the common mistakes most women make about money, especially when they are in crisis- divorce, widowed, etc.  Schedule a free consultation with me at <a href="http://Calendly.com/contactagrace;">Calendly.com/contactagrace;</a> or call me at 716-817-6425.</em></p>
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<h6>ADRIENNE ROTHSTEIN GRACE, CFP®, CDFA<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2122.png" alt="™" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /><br />
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1404 SWEET HOME RD, SUITE 9 AMHERST, NY 14228<br />
716-817-6425/FAX 716-313-1754<br />
ADRIENNE@ADRIENNEGRACE.COM<br />
<a href="http://www.transitioningfinances.com/">WWW.TRANSITIONINGFINANCES.COM</a><br />
<em>MEMBER, NYS COUNCIL ON DIVORCE MEDIATION.</em><br />
<em>EMPOWERING YOU. FINANCIALLY.</em></h6>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2019 19:16:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[It’s still the beginning of the year, and tax time is just ahead. This is when many people take stock of where they are, financially. What might you get back as a tax refund? What might you owe? As you take stock of your own financials and debt, it may help to know what’s average [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It’s still the beginning of the year, and tax time is just ahead. This is when many people<br />
take stock of where they are, financially. What might you get back as a tax refund?<br />
What might you owe?<br />
As you take stock of your own financials and debt, it may help to know what’s average<br />
in the nation.¹</p>
<p><img data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-331" src="https://financialtransitions.files.wordpress.com/2019/03/typeofdebt.030419.jpg?w=1140" alt="TypeofDebt.030419.JPG" data-attachment-id="331" data-permalink="https://financialtransitions.wordpress.com/2019/03/05/taxes-and-debts-oh-no/typeofdebt-030419/#main" data-orig-file="https://financialtransitions.files.wordpress.com/2019/03/typeofdebt.030419.jpg?w=660" data-orig-size="625,310" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;amber&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1551735602&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="TypeofDebt.030419" data-image-description="" data-medium-file="https://financialtransitions.files.wordpress.com/2019/03/typeofdebt.030419.jpg?w=660?w=300" data-large-file="https://financialtransitions.files.wordpress.com/2019/03/typeofdebt.030419.jpg?w=660?w=625" /></p>
<p>1. <a href="https://www.nerdwallet.com/blog/average-credit-card-debt-household/" rel="nofollow">https://www.nerdwallet.com/blog/average-credit-card-debt-household/</a></p>
<p><strong>Where do YOU stand in relation to the ‘average U.S. Household’?</strong><br />
Do you have one of these- or are you working under the trifecta of debt- with several or<br />
perhaps all of these weighing you down?</p>
<p><strong>How does this make you feel? Are you confident? Scared? Overwhelmed? Do</strong><br />
<strong>you need some help?</strong></p>
<p>A financial plan can help you to structure your financial life, so that you can get a better<br />
handle on your debts- and your goals! and move forward in a positive way to a secure<br />
financial future.</p>
<p>As a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), I help people manage their financial lives with<br />
ease and confidence, and build toward the goals they want to achieve.<br />
Call me for a free consultation about creating your financial plan.</p>
<p><em>Avoid the common mistakes most women make about money, especially when they are in crisis- divorce, widowed, etc.  Schedule a free consultation with me at <a href="http://Calendly.com/contactagrace;">Calendly.com/contactagrace;</a> or call me at 716-817-6425.</em></p>
<h6>Adrienne Rothstein Grace, CFP®, CDFA<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2122.png" alt="™" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /><br />
Certified Divorce Financial Analyst<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2122.png" alt="™" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /><br />
1404 Sweet Home Rd, Suite 9 Amherst, NY 14228<br />
716-817-6425/fax 716-313-1754<br />
adrienne@adriennegrace.com<br />
<a href="http://www.transitioningfinances.com/">www.TransitioningFinances.com</a><br />
<em>Member, NYS Council on Divorce Mediation.</em><br />
<em>Empowering You. Financially.</em><br />
<em>Securities and Advisory Services offered through Cadaret, Grant &amp; Co., Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor and Member FINRA/SIPC. Davis Financial Service and Cadaret, Grant &amp; Co., Inc. are separate entities.</em></h6>
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