Separate your finances before divorce is final
Dear Liz: My wife and I each had excellent credit when we married 10 years ago. We are now divorcing (amicably). Since we married, we have put everything in her name: two houses in succession, three...
View ArticleMarriage doesn't combine credit scores
Dear Liz: I have reunited with the love of my life. There is one problem: She has a bankruptcy on her record. If I have very strong credit scores and we marry, how will her credit affect my chances of...
View ArticleSpouse's debt may be yours–or it may not be
Dear Liz: My spouse has extremely high credit card debt. All cards are in her name only. Where do I stand legally if she dies or we divorce? What can a person do about such uncontrollable abuse of...
View ArticleMarriage didn't trash son's credit score
Dear Liz: The day before my son got married, he proudly had a long-term 800-plus FICO credit score. The day after he got married, his FICO score became 600. It seems his new wife had many outstanding...
View ArticleNew wife could help his credit, but she's not obligated
Dear Liz: I am a divorced 49-year-old man who has a lot of debt. I recently (and shamefully) turned in the keys on my ridiculously upside-down home in Arizona. My credit scores have plummeted and all...
View ArticleCouples' big age difference affects retirement planning
Dear Liz: My husband is quite a bit older than I (about 18 years). When we married, we agreed that we should put all our savings into joint funds and into his retirement accounts. Our thought was that...
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Credit concerns–or just cold feet?
Dear Liz: A couple of years ago my fiance lost two investment properties due to the housing bust. One house was lost to foreclosure, and the other was sold in a short sale. He has delayed our wedding...
View ArticleWhen savers marry spenders
Dear Liz: I recently got married and have always had a tight grip on my money. Now, I realize, I sometimes may come off as cheap. However, my husband has quite a different view on how and where money...
View ArticleChoosing pension payout? Get expert help
Dear Liz: My husband is planning to retire this summer after 30 years as a teacher. He is 55, I am 56, and I do not plan to retire until I’m 66. He has to choose among several options for his pension:...
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