Life Events

Part of the Personal lane.

Topics in Life Events

Marriage & Divorce

  • How to Combine Finances When You Get Married
  • How to Decide Between a Joint and Separate Account System
  • How to Handle a Prenup Conversation
  • How to Divide Finances in a Divorce
  • How to Rebuild Money Life Post-Divorce

Job Change

  • How to Survive a Layoff Financially
  • How to Negotiate a Severance Package
  • How to Handle a Career Pivot That Cuts Your Income
  • How to Plan for Self-Employment From a Salaried Job
  • How to Manage Money During a Long Job Search

Windfall

  • How to Handle an Inheritance Without Blowing It
  • How to Think About a Large Bonus or Settlement
  • How to Handle Lottery-Size Money If You're Lucky
  • How to Evaluate a Buyout Offer
  • How to Receive a Life Insurance Payout

Loss

  • How to Handle Money After a Spouse Dies
  • How to Settle a Parent's Estate
  • How to Manage Finances Through a Serious Illness
  • How to Claim Survivor Social Security Benefits
  • How to Navigate the First Year of Grief Financially