Florida Woman With $500,000 Savings Contemplates Bankruptcy After Husband's Financial Infidelity

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Florida woman loses her life's savings in just over 3 years.Photo by@girlkyle via TikTok.com

Meet Kyle -- a 41-year-old Florida woman, who recently took to TikTok to detail how her husband completely decimated their savings.

Warren Buffett once said, "The most important decision you can make is who you choose to marry."

And, in Kyle Rebolledo’s case, this couldn’t be more true...

Kyle Rebolledo issues a cautionary tale

In a TikTok video, Kyle revealed she had everything, back in 2021: a mortgage-free home, sizeable savings, and zero credit card debt.

"I'm 41 years old and I once had $500,000 in the bank, a house owned free and clear, no mortgage, no nothing, the only thing that I owed every month were utilities. No credit card payments, no car payments... nothing."

But, it's all gone now. Just 3 years later.

“I’m contemplating bankruptcy... did I say too much?"

According to Kyle, it was all due to her husband's "financial infidelity".

How Her "Con Artist" Husband Lost it All

In a follow-up video, Kyle added that the culprit of her rich-to-rags story was due to her husband, who spent all their money — describing him as a "professional con artist" and "narcissist".

Kyle's ex-husband has now been arrested for his financial crimes, but unfortunately, financial infidelity isn’t all that uncommon.

Nearly half of people in relationships admitted to financial deceit — including hiding outstanding credit card balances and expensive purchases (according to a recent survey from Bread Financial).

Be Wary of Cryptocurrency

In Kyle's case, she suspects that her husband may have lost their money through risky cryptocurrency investments. She outlines the entire story in another video.

"The only thing that I can assume, at this point, is that he lost it in cryptocurrency. He got greedy."

After selling their Florida home and netting $366,000 cash, Kyle's husband urged them to buy a boat, appointing himself as 'the captain', instead of re-investing the money into another home, as they had discussed.

"He locked me out of everything and wasn't making payments."

Crypto has become a common financial secret within relationships.

Bread Financial’s survey revealed 16% of people (12% of men and 4% of women) admitted to hidden crypto ownerships.

Though the survey didn’t delve into the whys, it’s likely because cryptocurrency is often considered a risky investment and respondents didn’t want to risk upsetting their partners.

One concerning aspect is hidden crypto ownership, which is surprisingly common within relationships. Some individuals may choose not to disclose their crypto holdings to their partners due to the volatile nature of the crypto market and the associated financial risks.

Conclusion

As Kyle looks to rebuild, her story illustrates a cautionary tale and the importance of picking your partner wisely.

For those who find themselves in a similar situation, seeking professional assistance is crucial. Rebuilding after bankruptcy requires a commitment to financial recovery.

While it may take time to rebuild credit, persistence and disciplined financial behaviour can lead to improved creditworthiness and a fresh start free from the burdens of bankruptcy.

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