“If I were advising your husband and you offered him $40,000 or $50,000 for this whole thing cash today, I would tell him to take it because it would be a good deal for him.”

The Ramsey Show · You Don't Win With Money By Accident

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Explained present-value calculation for a $70,000 divorce settlement due in 4-5 years, suggesting a lump-sum offer of $40-45k today

$70,000 due in 4-5 years; $40-45k present-value estimate; discount rate 10%; $3-4k needed per month to reach target

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