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4 days ago
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

7 days ago
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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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

Laurie Itkin

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