InvestopediaFrom a financial perspective, not much good comes from a divorce. Following the financial settlement, there often is a sense of relief knowing there is cash in your account from which bills can be paid. And for the very short term, at least until you have a chance to find your bearings, sitting on cash is smarter than investing impulsively. Investing is all about constructing a portfolio that provides the total return required for your lifestyle at a level of risk that you find acceptable. Watching the portfolio that you depend on a decline in value is extremely difficult, but with the right advice and a good financial plan, it’s possible to minimize the damage.

Source: Forbes February 21, 2018 19:52 UTC