Beverly Bird

Key Takeaways A divorce can start out as contested, but spouses might resolve their differences through mediation and negotiation without requiring a judge to intercede. The cost of a contested divorce depends a great deal on the complexity of the […]

Key Takeaways An uncontested divorce is the result of spouses reaching an agreement as to how to end their marriage so the court doesn’t have to make decisions for them. Issues like custody, child support, alimony, property division, and debt

Divorce expenses involve a great deal more than what your lawyer will cost you—but paying for your attorney’s services will take up a big part of the overall tab in many cases. A divorce can cost anywhere from a few hundred dollars

The rules for capital gains versus ordinary income taxes are complex enough to trip anyone up. Just ask Rupert Grint. H.M. Revenue and Customs (HMRC), Great Britain’s tax authority, presented Grint with a $2.3 million (1.8 million pound) tax bill

While it’s a popular political refrain to say the middle class is shrinking, we all wonder how we compare to our neighbors and to the generations that came before us. About half of all U.S. adults–52%–were considered middle class in

First, the good news: That extra dollar or $1,000 or $10,000 that you scraped out of your paychecks and invested has actually earned you some money. Now, the bad news: Uncle Sam is waiting at your door with his hand

When interest rates are high, it makes goods and services more expensive as the cost of borrowing goes up; however, there’s also a silver lining when rates go up. As rates increase, banks offer higher interest on savings vehicles. If

Filing a tax return can be a real challenge even when you’re single. Add a child or two (or more), a stepparent, and/or your spouse into the mix and you might find yourself holding your head in your hands. Fortunately,