Posts by Michael Becker

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s relationship, dating back to the early 2000’s has been one of the most public love stories in Hollywood. And when they recently got divorced, they chose a more private and pragmatic approach: mediation. No doubt, they could have afforded to hire armies of attorneys to fight it out for years…

In her upcoming book, I (Think) I Want Out, couples’ therapist Becky Whitestone lays out the five milestones in a failing marriage. She hopes couples who identify these stages early on can save their marriage before it’s too late.

Couples that agree on spending limits have less conflict about money.

Critical legal documents parents should have in place for college students.

Owners of overfunded 529 college savings accounts can roll some of the funds to a Roth IRA tax free.