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Divorced and Facing the Holidays? A Financial Survival Guide

Judd Allen

Published on: 02/12/2025

The holidays can feel overwhelming after a divorce - emotionally, financially, or both. Expectations shift, traditions change, and budgets often feel tighter than ever. This guide helps you navigate the season with clarity and confidence, offering practical tips for budgeting, co-parenting schedules, gifting, and staying grounded when emotions run high. You don’t need a perfect holiday - you just need one that protects your peace and your financial stability.

Divorce and Taxes: 5 Smart Moves to Make Before December 31st

Judd Allen

Published on: 02/12/2025

Year-end matters even more after divorce. Before December 31st, small, timely moves - confirming your filing status, coordinating dependent claims, maximizing retirement contributions, and harvesting losses - can protect your tax position and give you a clearer financial start to the new year. This article walks through five practical steps that make a real difference for people navigating divorce and the holidays.