by Karla Kyte | Apr 15, 2026 | You Need Strategy
There’s a lot to admire about an amicable divorce. You’re choosing respect. You’re choosing cooperation. You’re choosing what’s best for your family—especially your kids. And I love that. But here’s what I’m starting to see more and more: Just because your divorce is...
by Karla Kyte | Apr 9, 2026 | You Need Strategy
One of the most overlooked financial rules in divorce involves Social Security benefits. If you were married for at least 10 years, you may be eligible to collect Social Security based on your ex-spouse’s work record — even after the divorce. Many people don’t realize...
by Karla Kyte | Apr 7, 2026 | You Need Strategy
If you are the one paying support after divorce, the tax rules are not what they used to be. Since 2018, maintenance (alimony) is no longer tax-deductible for the person paying it. That means the income you use to pay support is fully taxable to you, even though that...
by Karla Kyte | Mar 31, 2026 | You Need Strategy
Now that tax season is here, I’ve been having more conversations with people who are looking back at decisions they made during their divorce and wondering if they should have structured things differently. One situation that comes up a lot involves using a home...
by Karla Kyte | Mar 26, 2026 | You Need Strategy
One of the biggest financial mistakes I see during divorce has nothing to do with the mortgage, the interest rate, or even the settlement itself. It has to do with capital gains tax on the marital home — and the problem is that many people don’t think about it until...
by Karla Kyte | Feb 19, 2026 | You Need Strategy
VA loans are one of the most powerful home-buying benefits available to veterans and active-duty service members. The ability to purchase a home with 100% financing is an incredible advantage, especially for buyers who don’t want to drain savings for a down payment....
