04/15/2026
I’ve been thinking a lot about my grandmother, Mary Ratajczak.
She was born on March 20, 1907, to Polish immigrants in rural Wisconsin, into a world that was not built for women to have a voice, much less financial independence. Women could not vote in federal elections. Many had limited access higher education. And once married, their financial lives, and even their legal rights, were often controlled by their husbands.
We have come a long way since then. And yet, when it comes to money, especially during divorce, women are still more likely to face financial setbacks and uncertainty.
That is why I wrote this.
If you are navigating divorce or preparing for it, this post will help you think through the financial decisions that matter most so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.
👉 7 Financial Choices That Shape a Woman’s Life After Divorce
Melissa sat across from me and said something I hear often:“I just want this to be fair and I want my kids to feel stable.” She wasn’t asking for anything unreasonable. She planned to keep the house so the kids wouldn’t have to move. She assumed child support would work itself out. She agree...
