Embracing Financial Wellness After Divorce

Finding Your Strength, Security, and a Little Sparkle

I’ll never forget the first time I balanced my checkbook after my divorce—sitting at my kitchen table, coffee in hand, staring at numbers that felt like a foreign language. It wasn’t just about dollars and cents; it was about reclaiming my independence and rewriting the story of my life. Financial wellness, I soon learned, is not just for accountants and investment gurus. It’s for every woman who’s ever stared down a stack of bills and wondered, “Now what?”

If you’re over 45 and recently divorced, you’re not alone—and you’re not defeated. In fact, you’re standing on the edge of a new chapter, and your financial well-being is the key to unlocking it. I know it might sound daunting, but let’s sprinkle a little humor in here: If you can survive a family holiday dinner, you can tackle a budget spreadsheet.

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