The odds are very high that at least one of you will be single at some point in the future, either due to death or divorce. An ohio state study found that wealth drops 77 % after a divorce and it's generally worse for women. When a spouse passes away, household income can drop 50% yet expenses drop just 20-30%. So here's what you should do now to make sure that you and your spouse are ared for a possible future of singlehood. It starts with each person being capable of being financially independent. That includes both knowing how to manage the household finances,. Both having their own solid credit score and both having an ability to earn an income if necessary.
Ford Motor CEO Jim Farley is attempting to grow the electric vehicle part of his company while not alienating any stakeholders, especially employees.
(0:20) John Rotonti discusses: - Farley's plan to create a separate division for Ford's EV business - The likelihood of other automotive companies following suit - Home Depot's highlights after a stellar fiscal year - Whether today's stock drop creates a good entry point for long-term investors looking to add Home Depot to their portfolio (14:30) Now that we're well past Valentine's Day, Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp offer financial planning tips for singles. Stocks discussed: F, TSLA, GM, HD Host: Chris Hill Guests: John Rotonti, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Rick Engdahl
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