Being a Stepmom Without Losing Your Money, Your Mind, and Your Marriage

Laurie Marchel is a business executive in the financial services industry and the author of The Stepmoms’ Club: How to Be a Stepmom Without Losing Your Money, Your Mind, and Your Marriage. She joins Stacy Francis to share tips for navigating a blended family. When making decisions regarding the safety of your children, their best interest should come first. According to statistics, 1300 stepfamilies are formed every day in the US. The four D’s of stepparenting are: Documents, which will give you, as a stepfamily, a glimpse into your future; Dollars, which involves understanding financial obligations and responsibilities; Delegation, which centers around seeking professional assistance; and Do stay true to yourself, which is a reminder to stepmothers to not lose sight of who they are in the wake of assuming their new responsibilities. Parents in blended families need to communicate about plans for Mother’s Day, as a lack of communication may result in plans that unintentionally slight stepparents. Resources Reach out to receive a complimentary consultation.  FrancisFinancial.com Stacy Francis: Stacy@francisfinancial.com  Phone: 212-374-9008 The Stepmoms’ Club on Facebook | Instagram TheStepmomsClub.com The Stepmoms’ Club: How to Be a Stepmom Without Losing Your Money, Your Mind, and Your Marriage