The troubling reasons why divorce rates go up when women earn more

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A male cake topper leaning away from a female cake topper holding a bouquet of money.

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After my divorce, my kids and I moved in with my mom and stepdad. I couldn't be a single parent without their support.

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The author, shown with her sons, said that moving in with her mom and stepdad has changed their lives for the better.

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I rolled my eyes at my mom's pre-wedding advice when I was 22. Two divorces later, I'm so glad I listened.

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Author Lucie Frost and her mother smiling
By following my mother's pre-marital advice, I saved myself from a lot of financial headaches and struggles through two divorces.

Lucie Frost

When my 20-year marriage ended, I had no job and knew little about money. Now, I'm confident in my financial future and career.

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Lisa VanderVeen holds a camera during one of her trips abroad

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My divorced friend is terrible with money. It's like watching a financial train wreck in slow motion — how do I help her?

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A reader worries about her recently divorced friend's approach to money, and wonders how she can help.

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My partner and I met with a divorce lawyer before our wedding. These were our 5 biggest takeaways.

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My then-fiancé and I met with a divorce attorney before our wedding.

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My husband and I made a pact never to divorce, even when it felt impossible. 30 years later, I'm glad we stayed.

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Christina Daves and her husband on their wedding day next to the couple decades later
The author and her husband have been married for 30 years.

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Miley Cyrus says getting older changed how she sees her parents

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Miley Cyrus says she now sees her parents as individuals outside their parent-child relationship.

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When my ex and I separated, I moved out of our family home. Having my own space made me a better mom.

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The author (not pictured) moved into a new apartment when she and her ex separated.

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I was worried about my adult children connecting with my new partner, but traveling together helped us feel like a family

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Author Samantha Priestly, her two daughters, daughter's boyfriend, and partner smiling with wine
My partner, daughters, younger daughter's boyfriend, and I have gone on amazing trips.

Samantha Priestly

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