Author Archives: Cathy Threadgill

The Benefits of Smiling

While going through the divorce process you may not feel like smiling often.  But, did you know that there are many benefits to smiling, even if you have to force the smile? Some of the benefits of smiling are: Psychologists … Continue reading

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Updating your Last Will and Testament

Your Last Will and Testament may be your final words to your friends and family.  It is the only way to insure that your wishes regarding your estate will be abide by.  The words and feeling that are in your … Continue reading

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What do you really earn?

To figure out what you really earn per hour you first need to calculate how many hours you work in a year.  If you work 8 to 5 with an hour off for lunch you will usually get paid for … Continue reading

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Start Journaling

When someone says “start journaling” it doesn’t mean you have to write a book.  Your journal can be used to make notes about what happened during the day or your feelings throughout the day.  By journaling you may realize that … Continue reading

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Lifestyle Analysis

Having a Lifestyle Analysis prepared before or during the divorce process is not mandatory but may be beneficial.  A Lifestyle Analysis, will review spending records such as checks, cash withdrawals, bank statements, brokerage account statements, credit card statements and income … Continue reading

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Wants and Needs

Wants and Needs for the most part are totally different.  In the literal sense all you NEED to survive is the air you breath, the food you eat and water.  Since we live in modern society you will also need … Continue reading

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Reassure Your Children – Weekly Tip

Reassure your children, often, that they are loved and that the divorce doesn’t have anything to do with them.  Let them know that, just because, mommy and daddy may not be living together anymore and they may not be getting … Continue reading

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Get Organized

Get Organized – DFW Divorce Finances – Weekly Tip  Get organized: it will save you time and money; while going through the divorce process.  By organizing your life you will be better prepared to produce the necessary documents and answer … Continue reading

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New Year Resolution

New Year Resolution What is your New Year Resolution?  Is it to get through the divorce process by the end of the year?  Is it to loose those unwanted pounds that you have put on during the past couple of … Continue reading

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IRA One-Rollover-Per-Year-Rule

Can the “IRA One-Rollover-Per-Year-Rule” affect the division of property? The IRS new rule “IRA One-Rollover-Per-Year-Rule” may affect the division of property in a divorce.  We use to think that dividing an IRA was simple, there was no need for a … Continue reading

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