Buy, Sell or Hold: What to Do or Not to Do with Investments (think GameStop) During Divorce
April 13, 2021
The financial news outlets are always talking about the next hot stock. “Buy this stock, or you will regret it” or “It’s time to dump this stock; it’s done for!” When listening to the 24-hour news loop day in and day out, it’s hard for many investors not to feel a bit of FOMO (fear […]
The Smart Path to Crafting Your New Identity after Divorce
January 19, 2021
There are few things as core to your identity as your name. If you’re a woman, you may have to make the call on what you’re going to do with your name post-divorce. If you took on your spouse’s last name or merely added it to your own, what will you now do with this […]
3 Tips to Achieve a Tax-Smart Divorce
November 17, 2020
Divorce is expensive – time, energy, emotion, and of course, legal fees. And while transferring assets between spouses due to divorce does not generally result in a tax consequence, repositioning assets to create cash flow and a strategy to align with each spouse’s individual goals likely will. Avoiding these three mistakes will enable both spouses […]
3 Questions to Help A Friend or Loved One Decide Whether to Stay or Divorce
September 22, 2020
I’m hungry. What do I have a taste for? Should I cook or order in? Where should I order from? And the list goes on. If you’re like me, these are questions that run through your mind before every meal. And while they all sound simple enough to answer, just ask my friends and family […]
3 Questions for What to Do With the Ring in Divorce
July 21, 2020
When you’re going through a divorce, the symbol of commitment your rings have may become a source of emotional pain. And yet, you must now go through the tactical motions of splitting everything up. So, what do you do with that ring? The answer is…it depends. Asking yourself three questions can help clarify your decision […]
Forbes ranks Heather Locus in top 4% of Top Women Wealth Advisors
June 8, 2020
Forbes lists Heather Locus as #39 out of 1,000 in their Top Women Wealth Advisors ranking. This year’s Top Women Wealth Advisors list spotlights top advisors across the country who were nominated by their firms—and then researched, interviewed, and assigned a ranking within their respective states.
6 Ways to Help a Friend Prevent the Coronavirus From Infecting Their Divorce
April 7, 2020
The ripple effect of coronavirus has infected everything, and divorcing individuals are not immune. Here are six areas your friends or family need to re-assess if they are going through a divorce along with how you can help. 1. The Divorce Itself Divorce is a lawsuit and is dependent on the court system. Courts across […]
Putting a Team in Place When Going Through a Divorce
January 21, 2020
As someone who traditionally has tried to figure it all out by herself (in many aspects of my life), I learned during my divorce that I needed to enlist the help of professionals who would help me in the process. In fact, when surveyed, many people who went through a divorce, looking back wished that […]
How to Help a Loved One Through a Divorce
November 26, 2019
The ending of anyone’s marriage often has far-reaching ripple effects and it’s difficult to know how to support a loved one without getting too involved or picking sides. Although the road to divorce is well-traveled, the stages of divorce most individuals experience are rarely well understood. There is a relatively predictable pattern of emotional responses […]
Yours, Mine, Ours – Financial Considerations for Blended Families
September 17, 2019
When I decided to get remarried, it was an exciting time for me and my (now) husband. What we quickly found, however, was that decisions we had made prior to our previous marriages, such as where we would live, financial decisions and now, disciplining and raising kids from our previous marriages, were not as straightforward […]
Investopedia awards Heather Locus a top 100 Financial Advisor
August 12, 2019
Heather Locus named one of the top advisors in the United States on the Investopedia 100 list of the most influential advisors for 2019. This is the third year for the Investopedia 100 which celebrates financial advisors who are making significant contributions to critical conversations about financial literacy, investing strategies, life-stage planning and wealth management, influence […]
Should I Keep the House?
July 16, 2019
One of the biggest questions and potential points of contention when going through a divorce is: what happens with the family home? Finances for any successful couple are bound to be complex and challenging to unwind. It’s prudent to keep in mind the entire potential divorce settlement including child and spousal support as well as […]