Life Insurance After Divorce Your divorce decree closes one chapter. Your life insurance policy, however, keeps working exactly as it did before, and that can cause serious problems. Many people assume the court cancels or updates their coverage automatically. It doesn’t. Your ex-spouse may still be your beneficiary, and your coverage may no longer match … Read more
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Natalia Cruz, Full Story Background Natalia was born in Guadalajara, Mexico, and moved to Phoenix, Arizona, at age 9. Her mother cleaned offices at night, and her father worked in construction. After high school, she earned an associate degree and started working as a dental assistant, a stable job with steady hours. Marriage and Motherhood … Read more
Lê Minh Châu — Full Story Background Lê Minh Châu was born in Ho Chi Minh City and moved to San Jose, California, with her parents when she was 12. Her father worked as an electrician and her mother ran a small nail salon. Growing up, Châu watched her parents save every dollar. She learned … Read more