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[quote=Anonymous]I never wanted to land here, but here I am. I am the higher earning spouse, so I have the greater ability to keep the house to keep the kids in their neighborhood and school. But, it’s going to stretch me in the next year.

HHI: $215k (my salary and bonus)
Net worth: $355k (my investments and half of the equity that’s left)

Cash flow: everything is kind of decimated post divorce. I used to have no CC debt and a healthy savings account. Not so much now. 
Savings account: $5k
CC: $5k in debt in leftover lawyer fees
Student loan: $33k
No car payment 
Mortgage: $1,073,000

Monthly expenses:
Mortgage: $5,600
Childcare: $600
Child Support: $478
Bills/Cell Phone: $540
Car/Insurance/Gas: $200
Student Loan: $300
CC Payment: $300

Starting in 2020 I have RSUs vesting that give me big chunks of money that I can pull from but this year is going to be hard. Any hints or tips for getting through this year? Should I stop contributing to my 401k for the year (currently contributing 6% for a 6% match which vests immediately)? This is a brand new divorce- I haven’t started living without my kids half time yet (starts next week), so are my bills going to go down, and I just haven’t realized it yet? [/quote]

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