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Feb 28
3 min

How to Eliminate the High Cost of Discovery in your Divorce

If you have never been through a divorce, you may not understand what "discovery" means, how much time is involved, what a hassle it is, ...

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Planning on Divorcing Your High-Conflict Personality Spouse?

Laurie Itkin, CDFA

Feb 21
2 min

Planning on Divorcing Your High-Conflict Personality Spouse?

When we are infatuated with a new love interest, it is difficult to notice or acknowledge when he or she exhibits high-conflict personali...

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What Every Woman Needs to Know About Money and Marriage

Laurie Itkin, CDFA

Feb 18
1 min

What Every Woman Needs to Know About Money and Marriage

Did you work early in your marriage and then take time off to become a stay-at-home parent? Did you start to delegate certain financial t...

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4 Tips for a Financially-Secure Future After Divorce

Laurie Itkin, CDFA

Dec 18, 2020
2 min

4 Tips for a Financially-Secure Future After Divorce

A TD Ameritrade survey found that half the people who had gone through divorce worried if they would have enough money to retire. My moth...

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Laurie Itkin, CDFA

Nov 29, 2020
2 min

Wondering How Much Social Security You Will Get After Divorce?

If you were not the primary breadwinner during your marriage your social security benefits when you reach your 60's may be very low...cer...

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Will Using a Mediator Work When Divorcing a Narcissist?

Laurie Itkin, CDFA

Nov 23, 2020
2 min

Will Using a Mediator Work When Divorcing a Narcissist?

Although your first instinct may be to hire a lawyer who is a "shark," you can divorce a narcissist through mediation assuming your media...

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How to Divide One Spouse's 401(k) Fairly in Divorce

Laurie Itkin, CDFA

Nov 20, 2020
1 min

How to Divide One Spouse's 401(k) Fairly in Divorce

Some of the most challenging types of assets to divide in divorce are retirement accounts. One common example is the 401(k) account. A 40...

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Laurie Itkin, CDFA

Oct 18, 2020
3 min

How To "Borrow" Money From Your IRA

I manage individual retirement accounts (IRAs) for many clients throughout the country. Most of the IRAs I manage are traditional or roll...

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All Female Speakers for Real Estate and Stock Marketing Investing Online Expo September 18-19, 2020

Laurie Itkin, CDFA

Aug 24, 2020
3 min

All Female Speakers for Real Estate and Stock Marketing Investing Online Expo September 18-19, 2020

Investing has been a male dominated world. it's time for that to change. The mission of the Wize Women Expo is to help women build wealth.

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Fear the Stock Market Will Crash if a Democrat Wins the White House?

Laurie Itkin, CDFA

Aug 20, 2020
1 min

Fear the Stock Market Will Crash if a Democrat Wins the White House?

I have clients, friends and colleagues who fear that if Joe Biden is elected our country's president, the U.S. stock market will crash. A...

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Did You Lose Money or Make Money During the Stock Market Crash of 2020?

Laurie Itkin, CDFA

Aug 19, 2020
1 min

Did You Lose Money or Make Money During the Stock Market Crash of 2020?

Were you one of the people who lost money during the stock market crash or did you make money? How will you prepare for the next crash?

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If You Can Follow a Cake Recipe You Can Understand Investing

Laurie Itkin, CDFA

Aug 16, 2020
3 min

If You Can Follow a Cake Recipe You Can Understand Investing

If you can follow a recipe to bake a cake, you can follow a recipe for building wealth. To build a "cake of wealth" you need 3 ingredients.

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How to Financially Prepare for a California Divorce

Laurie Itkin, CDFA

Jul 31, 2020
1 min

How to Financially Prepare for a California Divorce

Whether you are the spouse who initiates divorce or the one who has been blindsided by it, you will need to make financial decisions. Tha...

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Financial Abuse During Marriage Can Impact Divorce Negotiations

Laurie Itkin, CDFA

Jul 9, 2020
2 min

Financial Abuse During Marriage Can Impact Divorce Negotiations

Are you a victim of financial abuse in your marriage? Gaining a sense of control over your finances helps you prepare for divorce.

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In Divorce Mediation or Considering It? Four Reasons You Want a Mediation Money Mentor

Laurie Itkin, CDFA

Jan 27, 2020
2 min

In Divorce Mediation or Considering It? Four Reasons You Want a Mediation Money Mentor

Four reasons to use Mediation Money Mentor when using a mediator to get divorced in California.

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How to Eliminate the High Cost of Discovery in your Divorce

Planning on Divorcing Your High-Conflict Personality Spouse?

What Every Woman Needs to Know About Money and Marriage

4 Tips for a Financially-Secure Future After Divorce

Wondering How Much Social Security You Will Get After Divorce?

Will Using a Mediator Work When Divorcing a Narcissist?

How to Divide One Spouse's 401(k) Fairly in Divorce

How To "Borrow" Money From Your IRA

All Female Speakers for Real Estate and Stock Marketing Investing Online Expo September 18-19, 2020

Fear the Stock Market Will Crash if a Democrat Wins the White House?

Did You Lose Money or Make Money During the Stock Market Crash of 2020?

If You Can Follow a Cake Recipe You Can Understand Investing

How to Financially Prepare for a California Divorce

Financial Abuse During Marriage Can Impact Divorce Negotiations

In Divorce Mediation or Considering It? Four Reasons You Want a Mediation Money Mentor

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