Anonymous
02/18/2019 16:37
Subject: If you had to start over financially after divorce...
I am not ruined, but I have a huge amount of debt now. I have a plan to pay it off in 7 years. I’m 39. It was worth it.
Anonymous
02/18/2019 16:23
Subject: If you had to start over financially after divorce...
Yes. At age 34.
Anonymous
02/18/2019 15:58
Subject: If you had to start over financially after divorce...
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:41 for me.
Completely broke, no child support coming, credit ruined (under 500).
I’m 42 now (14 months in), had my parent co-sign for a home and still had to beg for them to take a chance on me. Luckily they did! Used credit karma to get a secured credit card and have now been offered 2 unsecured. Credit score just hit 700 this week!
Things aren’t easy. I have 2 kids and full custody. One kid has special needs. I had to switch from private doctors to ones covered under insurance. I had to start asking for help from family which I hated. I had to say NO to my kids a lot. I got a second job that pays cash to guarantee I had groceries each week.
But it’s crazy how quickly things can turn around. After all, it’s only been 14 months and I’m so much happier! I just booked a vacation for two years from now so I can pay monthly (no-not the best move, but I needed something to look forward to!).
Do t let money issues stop you. Money is just money.
I need to get a divorce as my ex thought that being an un successful pot dealer was more important than making money and paying bills. I was ignorant and trusting and didn't really know what was going on until I got a letter from my employment that my paycheck was being garnished. I then started going through the details and learned about how much debt he attached to me. Never again- I won't trust another person. Right now, I trust myself to make my own financial decisions even if hey are difficult. As I said, no regret.
Thanks! May I ask what made you get divorced?
Anonymous
02/18/2019 15:52
Subject: If you had to start over financially after divorce...
I was about 36 when divorced - I took a bit hit - had 2 kids and got no financial support from house, lived in a one bedroom with kids in a bunk bed and me on a sofa - still worth it.
Years later I am happier and making more money and remarried.
I did not have family to help me financially, but I did have friends who gave me hadn't me down clothes/ kitchen supplies/ vacation homes to use - big help to get through tough times!!!
Years later I am happier and making more money and remarried.
I did not have family to help me financially, but I did have friends who gave me hadn't me down clothes/ kitchen supplies/ vacation homes to use - big help to get through tough times!!!
Anonymous
02/18/2019 15:15
Subject: If you had to start over financially after divorce...
Anonymous wrote:41 for me.
Completely broke, no child support coming, credit ruined (under 500).
I’m 42 now (14 months in), had my parent co-sign for a home and still had to beg for them to take a chance on me. Luckily they did! Used credit karma to get a secured credit card and have now been offered 2 unsecured. Credit score just hit 700 this week!
Things aren’t easy. I have 2 kids and full custody. One kid has special needs. I had to switch from private doctors to ones covered under insurance. I had to start asking for help from family which I hated. I had to say NO to my kids a lot. I got a second job that pays cash to guarantee I had groceries each week.
But it’s crazy how quickly things can turn around. After all, it’s only been 14 months and I’m so much happier! I just booked a vacation for two years from now so I can pay monthly (no-not the best move, but I needed something to look forward to!).
Do t let money issues stop you. Money is just money.
Thanks! May I ask what made you get divorced?
Anonymous
02/18/2019 15:08
Subject: If you had to start over financially after divorce...
41 for me.
Completely broke, no child support coming, credit ruined (under 500).
I’m 42 now (14 months in), had my parent co-sign for a home and still had to beg for them to take a chance on me. Luckily they did! Used credit karma to get a secured credit card and have now been offered 2 unsecured. Credit score just hit 700 this week!
Things aren’t easy. I have 2 kids and full custody. One kid has special needs. I had to switch from private doctors to ones covered under insurance. I had to start asking for help from family which I hated. I had to say NO to my kids a lot. I got a second job that pays cash to guarantee I had groceries each week.
But it’s crazy how quickly things can turn around. After all, it’s only been 14 months and I’m so much happier! I just booked a vacation for two years from now so I can pay monthly (no-not the best move, but I needed something to look forward to!).
Do t let money issues stop you. Money is just money.
Completely broke, no child support coming, credit ruined (under 500).
I’m 42 now (14 months in), had my parent co-sign for a home and still had to beg for them to take a chance on me. Luckily they did! Used credit karma to get a secured credit card and have now been offered 2 unsecured. Credit score just hit 700 this week!
Things aren’t easy. I have 2 kids and full custody. One kid has special needs. I had to switch from private doctors to ones covered under insurance. I had to start asking for help from family which I hated. I had to say NO to my kids a lot. I got a second job that pays cash to guarantee I had groceries each week.
But it’s crazy how quickly things can turn around. After all, it’s only been 14 months and I’m so much happier! I just booked a vacation for two years from now so I can pay monthly (no-not the best move, but I needed something to look forward to!).
Do t let money issues stop you. Money is just money.
Anonymous
02/18/2019 14:54
Subject: Re:If you had to start over financially after divorce...
OP, here. Could you also include how old you were when you started over?
Anonymous
02/18/2019 14:54
Subject: If you had to start over financially after divorce...
Yes! It’s hard and discouraging, but I’d do it all again!
Anonymous
02/18/2019 14:50
Subject: Re:If you had to start over financially after divorce...
Yes. And my credit still sucks. Still worth it
Anonymous
02/18/2019 14:50
Subject: If you had to start over financially after divorce...
Absolutely! I took on debt too.
Anonymous
02/18/2019 14:48
Subject: If you had to start over financially after divorce...
Definitely!
Anonymous
02/18/2019 14:46
Subject: If you had to start over financially after divorce...
A thousand times yes!
Anonymous
02/18/2019 14:45
Subject: If you had to start over financially after divorce...
Yes and I'd do it again.
Anonymous
02/18/2019 14:43
Subject: If you had to start over financially after divorce...
yes
Anonymous
02/18/2019 14:37
Subject: If you had to start over financially after divorce...
Was it worth it?