Divorce can be financially devastating divorce for women. Despite our continued push to raise the glass ceiling, the truth is that men are far more likely to be the main breadwinners of the family and that women are more likely to leave the workforce to care for children or the home. This leaves women at a significant financial disadvantage after a divorce, but many women have one important thing going for them – their family.
If you have a tightknit family (or even a group of close friends who serve as your “family”), don’t be afraid to lean on them during and after your divorce. It will take you some time to get back on your feet after all the dust settles, and your family can help you make that transition more swiftly and successfully…but only if you are brave enough to ask for help!
Here are five ways your family can help you save money during and after your divorce: