When my 20-year marriage ended, I had no job and knew little about money. Now, I'm confident in my financial future and career.

• 07/30/2025, 5:15 PM
• businessinsider.com

Courtesy of Lisa VanderVeen.

I was 49 years old when I bought my first car. I'd never had to do it before because, for the past 20 years, I'd had a husband for that.