Life changes/Starting over
Your own next chapter.
After a separation, the paperwork can feel endless. We break it into small steps: the documents to update, a budget that's yours, and finding a place to land.
The checklist, in order
A preview of what we send. Members get each step as a reminder, timed to their dates.
- FirstOpen a bank account in your own name and set your paycheck to deposit there.
- EarlyMake a simple solo budget so you know what rent you can afford.
- If your name changesUpdate Social Security first, then your driver's license, then banks and your employer.
- SoonUpdate beneficiaries on life insurance and retirement accounts.
- HousingCheck your credit, gather pay stubs, and line up references before you apply for a lease.
- Settling inChange passwords and account recovery info on shared accounts.
General information, not legal or financial advice. Rules vary by state, so check with the agency involved.
What the texts look like
Bridgepoint Guide: One step today: list every account with both your names on it. Just the list, no calls yet.
If you're changing your name, start with Social Security. Your new card makes every other update easier.
DONE
Deals for this change
Furniture starter bundle20% off
Credit report checkFree
Moving helpQuote
Partner offers. Sent only if you opt in to marketing messages.
