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3. Educate Yourself

Thomas Jefferson often used the Francis Bacon phrase “knowledge is power,” and it applies to finances as much as anything. If you weren’t an active participant in your finances when you were married, you might find yourself in a position where you don’t really understand your financial situation.

Fortunately, there has never been an easier time to pick up a rapid education in finance thanks to the ubiquity of financial news on TV and the prevalence of financial information from trustworthy sources on the internet. Consult reputable sites and sources to start your education.