Some things are meant to be shared, not divided. That statement is particularly true of retirement assets. 401(k)’s, IRAs and pension plans are notoriously difficult to split. Add in tax consequences and conflicting advice you might be getting from your family, neighbors, attorneys and the Internet, and you have a financial disaster in the making. Here is what you need to know to make good decisions. 1. Retirement funds added during the marriage are typically considered marital … [Read more...]