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Hidden Factors That Increase Financial Struggles for Firefighters, Police Officers, Paramedics, and Other Public Safety Employees

Being a firefighter, police officer, or any other public safety position can make you much more susceptible to experiencing financial stress and failure. Over all the years since I started helping people with debt in 1994, I’ve helped many involved in public safety. They’ve had similar but distinct struggles. One of my past clients told …

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What is the Average Cost of Divorce?

An uncontested DIY divorce could cost $300. For a messy, high-stakes parting, add zeros (knowing that the sum will be short of Jeff Bezos’ $38 billion). When the nuptial knot frays, average divorce costs add up to several thousand. Specifically, $13,000, on average, when a full-service lawyer handles the split, Nolo found. But all kinds …

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“They’ve Asked Me To Take a Pay Reduction. What Do You Think?”

Question: Dear Steve, I am 47, divorced, 2 teenagers, work full time as a radiological technologist at a privately owned company out of the state. The doctors’ group that read our films owns our building. After my divorce, I filed for chapter 7 bankruptcy. I reinstated my van, rent a townhouse in mid-lease. I have …

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How to Make a Clean Financial Break at Divorce

If you’re going through a divorce, you’re probably exhausted by the emotional upheaval and the day-to-day details of carving out a new, separate life. One thing that’s easily overlooked — or outright ignored — in the turmoil of divorce is what your financial picture will look like down the road. Some people want out of …

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My Ex Keeps Suing Me After Our Divorce in 2011

Question: Dear Steve, I have suffered through court proceedings for the past ten years with my ex. Divorce finalized In 2011, and I ended up filing for bankruptcy due to owing $40,000 in debt for attorneys. He continues to take me to court pro se (as you can’t keep somebody from filing petitions against you …

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