In this excellent blog posting from “Financially Savvy Female”, they share advice for women (and men) who may be handling their finances for the first time in many years — or ever — after going through a breakup or divorce. According to a report by UBS, just 20% of couples participate equally in financial decisions, with 7 in 10 men taking the lead on long-term financial decisions. However, 90% of women will manage assets on their own at some point in their lifetime.

If you are now finding yourself having to navigate your finances without a partner, it can be overwhelming — but here’s how experts say you should start.