| Titulo: how to be single at 50 |
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Publicado: Sunday 15 de March de 2026, 12:11
Article about how to be single at 50: 12 Mistakes to Avoid When Divorcing Over 50. Divorce rates are rising for quinquagenarians and those who are older. Catherine Fredman is an experienced ghostwriter who has written five national bestsellers. ENTER THE SITE She has 35+ years of experience as a reporter and editor. Pamela Rodriguez is a Certified Financial Planner®, Series 7 and 66 license holder, with 10 years of experience in Financial Planning and Retirement Planning. She is the founder and CEO of Fulfilled Finances LLC, the Social Security Presenter for AARP, and the Treasurer for the Financial Planning Association of NorCal. Divorce rates in the United States are declining—except for people over 50. In fact, since 1990, the divorce rate for people over 50 has doubled. “If late-life divorce were a disease,” says Jay Lebow, a psychologist at the Family Institute at Northwestern University, “it would be an epidemic.” As married couples grow older, the glue that holds many marriages together dissolves, be it children, shared interests, or financial dependence. Key Takeaways. Divorce rates for people age 50 and over are rising. Household income after a divorce drops for women much more than for men. At a minimum, you need a divorce lawyer and a certified divorce financial analyst (CDFA) to help you navigate the process. Make sure to create an inventory of all your assets and your debts. Don’t forget to include retirement accounts, health insurance, and tax implications. The Financial Fallout of Divorcing After 50. Divorce at this age can be financially devastating. The cost of living is considerably more when you’re single than when two of you share expenses. More worrisome, a mid-to later-life split can shatter retirement plans. There’s less time to recoup losses, pay off debt, and weather stock market fluctuations. Also, you may be approaching the end of your peak earning years, so there’s less of a chance of making up financial shortfalls with a steady salary. These concerns are magnified for women. After a divorce, household income for women drops precipitously. In fact, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, 20% of women fall into poverty after a divorce. What’s more, because women’s life expectancy is 80.5 years in the first half of 2020 (versus 75.1 years for men), a divorced woman can find herself living for a lot longer with a lot less. 80.5 Years. A woman's life expectancy as of the first half of 2020, as opposed to 75.1 years for men. |
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