Getting Your Second Saturday Workshop on Local TV
Audio: Runtime: 00:12:25 Take a few minutes and hear what Kentucky leader Douglas Donald has to say about getting on local TV — at no cost!
Sample: Direct Mailer to Local Therapists
Direct Mailer to Local Therapists: Sample Pricing and Postcard This idea for sending a direct mailer to local therapists was provided by Melanie Johnson, Second Saturday Director of Educational Outreach and leader of the Austin. TX workshop. Thank you, Melanie! 1. View Sample Direct Mailer Pricing Chart (PDF) 2. FRONT 3. BACK 4. For more …
Second Saturday FAQ and Offering CEUs for Your Workshop
? Second Saturday co-founder Candace Bahr answers Frequently Asked Questions. Kentucky leader Douglas Donald shared a great idea about how to build your referral network by offering Continuing Education Credits (CEU/CPE/Other) for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT) and Social Workers. Douglas has kindly provided copies of the files he used to obtain approval. These are, of …
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Jennifer Moore
I am a child of divorced parents with a mother who was not entirely financially savvy and independent. After my parents’ divorce, my mom had to learn financial independence, as well as independence in other areas of life. She is a strong woman and absolutely grew from her experiences, but witnessing her struggles and the …
How to Close Down Joint Accounts During a Divorce
Separating your life from another person can seem like an endless journey requiring a million steps. Many articles focus on the big picture tasks related to divorce, but you also need to know about all the nitty-gritty things, too, like how to close down joint checking accounts. With that in mind, here are some things …
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Why Your Post-Divorce Budget Shouldn’t Rely on Child Support
No amount of money can replace time with your children, so though we all know how expensive children can be, most mothers and fathers negotiate hard to gain some amount of child custody during the divorce. If you are considering divorce or have already started the divorce process, you may assume that once you get …
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The Second Saturday Divorce Document Checklist
A Comprehensive List of Documents You Need to Prepare for Your Divorce One of the primary purposes of your divorce settlement is to divide your marital property between yourself and your spouse in a way that is fair and equitable. (Hopefully, you and your spouse can come to an agreement on what is fair and …
How to Save Your Business in a Divorce When You Didn’t Have Time to Plan
Your marriage is coming to an end, and on top of the emotional event, your business could be in jeopardy too. You’ve spent years of your life painstakingly building your business into a thriving enterprise, but now your spouse could seek an ownership stake as part of your divorce settlement. Are you going to have …
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Kitty M. Hedges
As a Certified Financial Planner™ and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®, I have a passion to help women find their voice in the financial arena. As a result, I’ve developed several key mantras over my 20+ years of experience: • There is no such thing as a dumb question • Gaining knowledge is a balm for …
How Much Do I Need to Save for a Divorce?
For many women, the realization that a marriage is failing is a long, agonizing road. Oftentimes, a woman will know the truth in her heart for months before she builds up the courage to have that difficult conversation with her husband. If you are nearing that point, it is time to start planning for the …
From Two Incomes to One – What’s Going to Change After Divorce
One of the biggest benefits of marriage is that it often increases a couple’s financial stability as they combine their incomes and enjoy the savings of shared costs. In fact, in 2014, the average married couple filing taxes jointly reported an income of $117,795. Compare that to single, unmarried individuals who reported an income of …
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Re-Publication of Articles on this Site
You are welcome to re-publish articles posted on this site, with the following conditions: Contact us with a request to re-publish Second Saturday Leaders are automatically authorized to re-publish WIFE.org and SecondSaturday.com articles You must include the proper attribution, including links to WIFE.org and SecondSaturday.com Attribution Text: This article is reprinted with permission from the …
How to Talk to Your Children About the Financial Realities of Divorce
You want to give your children everything their hearts desire, but after a divorce, your financial situation is likely to face major strains. While you were married you were able to take your children on nice vacations each year, buy them designer label clothes, pay for personal music or sports lessons, and afford a special …
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Melanie Johnson
Second Saturday National Director Melanie began her career in 2005, where she was President and CEO for her own company, Athena Financial Group, a comprehensive, independent wealth management firm. She is the founder of Divorce Financial Solutions, where she offers professional guidance and expertise required to make an informed and educated financial decision for those …
Ginita Wall
Co-Founder of WIFE.org and Second Saturday I started Second Saturday thirty years ago in San Diego after I met several people going through a divorce who needed non-biased comprehensive divorce information. Through our local Second Saturday divorce workshop over the past 30 years, we have helped more than 10,000 people settle their issues in a peaceful and respectful manner and have raised over $300,000 for …
Mark Flowers
My passion for Second Saturday comes directly from the experience I have had in my own life. My parents were divorced when I was very young, and I grew up in a single parent family. As a young man, I quickly noticed that our family lacked the resources of other families. As a result, I …
Sheryl Parks
As a Second Saturday Leader, I am able to provide information, creative options, and support to empower individuals considering or undergoing a divorce. My passions include both education and service to others. I hope to help reduce the stress and provide the ability to make decisions that will provide long-term security and a bright future. During stressful life …
Divorce Education: The Case for In-Person Versus Online Learning
When it comes to divorce smarts, workshops provide the community, caring and in-person support that are key to learning. Second Saturday Divorce Workshops SAN DIEGO – Sept. 13, 2018 – PRLog — From elementary school through college, including adults seeking continuing education, online education is here to stay. But is it right for everyone in every situation? Success in learning …
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Douglas Donald
The reason that I am a Second Saturday Leader is that I want to help women who are going thru divorce to get a fair settlement and survive financially. A fair settlement is not just fifty percent of the assets and no maintenance. Second Saturday has offered us a forum to help educate participants. Only …