By Jeffrey Buonforte, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^TM

If you’re heading for a divorce, you’re not alone. Approximately 41 percent of American marriages end by divorce.1 Yet they don’t always end equitably, especially in terms of finances.

There are steps you can take to minimize the financial damage of divorce and to prepare for a financially stable future. If you are separated from your spouse, considering divorce, or already divorced, here are some financial tips for surviving—and thriving.




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By: Robert Vandenbergh

 Lakeland Bank has released an exciting new product intended to simplify your banking-on-the-go experience. Mobile Banking, offered via text (SMS), mobile browser, and Smartphone App, is available to anyone currently enrolled in Lakeland Bank’s online banking service. It provides secure and convenient access to your accounts anywhere and anytime.

Using your mobile phone, you can now monitor your accounts, v ...