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After the Kids Leave, What Next?

The kids are off to college or out in the world making their first real money. You’ve done a great job getting them ready for adulthood and can now breathe a sigh of relief. However, as happy as you may be for them, it’s still sad that they are gone and the sense of loss may be overwhelming.

Even more challenging than the feelings of your home becoming an empty nest, is what to do with all your new-found time. You and your spouse are alone, together, and this transition in your life may bring up some deep-seated problems that may not have surfaced until now.

Some couples may have stayed together for the sake of the kids and may not be as close as they used to be, when they were dealing with daily parenting issues. Others may find this time to finally enjoy a second honeymoon. Single parents may view this phase as an opportunity to date without worrying about what the kids think.

For all parents, this is a great time to put your focus on you. Examine your options, explore your financial necessities and satisfy your emotional and social needs. For many parents, the empty nest experience is short-lived, with job searches difficult and housing costs tenuous. Therefore, the kids may be back at home before you know it!

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