What the Podcast Didn't Cover: Strategic Financial Preparation for Divorce After 50 Watch Oprah's podcast about gray divorce. Last week, something significant happened in the divorce conversation. Oprah Winfrey released a podcast episode entirely dedicated to gray divorce—the term for divorce after age 50. The episode featured some of the leading voices in this space: Susan Guthrie, host of The Divorce & Beyond Podcast  and a family law attorney with over 30 years of experien

Thinking about your retirement during divorce might sound premature, but your best bet to stay on track to achieve your goals is to educate yourself on how your long-term financial plans will be effected by divorce. How to Prepare for Retirement During Divorce: A Financial Survival Guide Divorce when you're staring down the barrel of retirement can feel absolutely terrifying. Maybe you've been married for 20+ years, and suddenly you're facing the reality of splitting everythi

Divorce can be a challenging and emotionally draining experience, often leaving a significant impact on your financial well-being. As a woman navigating life after divorce, it's crucial to take control of your finances and set yourself up for a stable and prosperous future. This comprehensive guide will walk you through strategies for financial recovery, tailored to women in their 30s, 40s, 50s, and beyond. We'll explore how to rebuild your savings, improve your credit, and s

Addressing the changes divorce has on your retirement plans is critical for your future financial health. Divorce can significantly change the landscape of one's financial future, especially when it comes to planning for retirement. A startling finding from the 2024 edition of MassMutual's annual survey on Social Security knowledge uncovered that more than four in 10 Americans nearing retirement age are unaware that divorced individuals can collect Social Security benefits ba

In this 20 minute video, Divorce Prep Coach and founder of The Divorce Planner Alex Beattie and had a eye-opening conversation with certified divorce financial planner and wealth management specialist Josephti Cruz of The Wealth Garden Financial Services about about uncovering hidden assets during divorce. Divorce is a journey that many navigate with a slew of questions about what the future holds. It's a period marked by change, discovery, and, importantly, the division o

Divorce means big changes for your budget. Early education and planning is your key to a sucessful split. If you're going through a divorce or considering one, planning ahead financially is key to a smoother transition. Subscribe to The Divorce Planner's newsletter   and get divorce prep tips and tools delivered right to your inbox! This quick guide of 38 money secrets from divorce professionals is a great first step toward protecting your financial future after your divorce:

Consulting A Financial Planner During Divorce Can Help You During Negotiations. Divorce is a significant life change, and it's crucial to approach this new beginning with confidence, education, and a supportive community. Everyone who goes through a divorce faces many hurdles, from the emotional labor of managing a household shift to the financial intricacies of separating shared assets. If you're feeling overwhelmed, take a deep breath and remember that knowledge and action

Divorce introduces a lot of change into a person's life, including a significant impact on both immediate and future financial plans. One of the areas typically affected is retirement planning. Subscribe to The Divorce Planner newsletter  and get divorce prep tips and tools delivered right to your inbox! The above video features a detailed conversation with financial planner and retirement expert Josephti Cruz of The Wealth Garden Financial Services and divorce prep coach Ale