Chapter 1 of 2
The Asset Split
Dana and her attorney are negotiating the division of $300k in home equity, $280k in combined retirement accounts, and $35k in joint savings. She models three scenarios: keep the house, sell and split, or trade equity for retirement assets.
Key Insight
Keeping the house requires $2,400/month on an $85k salary — 40% of take-home. Selling and renting for 2 years while rebuilding savings may be the stronger financial move.
Model This Scenario