Reply #145: Ditto

[Carolina]

on divorce. It is devastating in a multitude of ways. And when coupled with health issues, can take an individual from financial stbility to financial ruin in no time.

I was very comfortable as part of a dual income family and admit to not having to worry at all about money at one point in my life. Then my husband of 25 years whom I had helped through professional school and who was making money hand over fist as a result, decided he wanted to be free to chase young skirts again!

While I had some resources (and thankfully my father and sister), the divorce sent me into a financial tailspin for a couple of years. I seriously came to have a better understanding of spousal homicide in the Betty Broderick mode.

Now I tell every dreamy eyed young woman on the cusp of marriage to learn about money and save some for that rainy day (including retirement). I never expected to be abandoned after a 30-year relationship (5 dating and 25 wed) nor did I have the expectation that I would have to work until I'm 70 or beyond because of the impact of the divorce and the current economy.