Okay, I’ll confess, neither of these are easy subjects. However, if you have gone through either a divorce or an enema procedure you know that both are distasteful and very uncomfortable, they make you feel vulnerable, no one wants to watch them happen, and when you are in the middle of one they seem like they last forever.
During each process, it is difficult to look ahead and see what positive outcomes are likely to occur. In both, you may feel humiliated, awkward, nauseous, and drained of your energy. But, you also have the opportunity to:
• Relieve yourself of bad situation
• Make better and more informed choices in the future
• Become more independent and confident
• Be refreshed and start a new.
As you navigate through a divorce, you know that life and finances are intimately intertwined. While time heals all wounds, the decisions you make both during and after divorce will impact your lifestyle and financial situation for years to come. It is important to address critical financial issues like income, budget, real estate, investments, retirement, insurance, estate planning, college funding, and others. Addressing these items competently and with the right help, you can:
• Make sense of your financial situation
• Make critical decisions
• Become competent and confident in financial matters
• Enhance your long-term security
• Establish your new life and financial future
Navigating through a divorce yourself can be extremely messy. Getting the right assistance (attorney, financial advisor, therapist) is important as well. Who you use, their capabilities, “bedside manner,” and your trust in them can determine whether your experience is painful, isolated, and stressful or one where you feel confident, as comfortable as possible, and trust that the outcome is as positive as it can be. Although the fallout of divorce is usually much greater than an enema procedure, it is a relevant analogy (and believe me, I could have used many more comparisons, but I am sure you get the picture). The bottom line is that these things happen. So, do your best to get through it, make the best decisions you possibly can, focus on your future, and start a new and refreshed life!
Dr. Newman is a licensed financial adviser who is uniquely suited to help individuals and families transition through major life-changing events.
For more information, please contact Rick today at 661-310-0322, by email rick@financial-change.com , or visit www.Financial-Change.com .