Our three-part series on marriage and money wraps up today with a look at the financial decisions that often happen during the divorce process. This is going to be a highly emotional and difficult process for those involved, which makes the financial aspect of this process even more challenging.
We’ll walk you through a few of the items that will need to be addressed like dividing assets, child support, and updating documents. Then we’ll talk about how your mindset has to change as you begin the next chapter of life independently and begin planning for retirement on your own.
Marriage & Money: Part II
Money plays a significant role in the health of a relationship, and life events like marriage and remarriage require us to have honest conversations about finances.
In this episode, we’re going to spend time discussing the items that need attention when you get remarried. There are some common themes and considerations as your first marriage, but things like combining finances and joint accounts will inevitably be more difficult when it’s the second marriage because you’re further along in life and more established financially.
Combining households can be a challenge when you get married for the second time so we have to communicate and make sure we find a process that works for both parties.
Marriage & Money: Part I
Some of life’s biggest events come with important financial decisions, and marriage might be at the top of the list. Many of the arguments in a relationship start because of disagreements about money, which is why it’s so important to have a conversation about money and managing finances before your wedding day.
In this episode, John will provide some financial guidance and useful tips for how to approach these topics with your spouse. Should you combine finances? How do you define certain spending categories? We’ll try to answer those and more during this show. Plus, John will also share the way he and his wife manage their money and why it works for them.
Your Formative Financial Years
Have you ever wondered why you handle money the way you do? It turns out your financial behaviors can usually be traced back to your formative financial memories. Key events throughout our lives shape the way we view money. In this episode, we explore how historic market crashes have left a lasting impact on our relationship with money.
Dismantling 5 Social Security Myths
Have you ever wondered if the Social Security system will run out of money before you retire? Or if claiming benefits as soon as you're eligible is the best decision for your financial future? In this episode, we'll be debunking common myths about Social Security and answering the questions you've been curious about.
Social Security will be one of the biggest sources of retirement income for most Americans and you need to be aware of these myths before filing for your benefits. Most of the time, once that decision is made, you can’t reverse it. So let’s make sure you’re getting the most out of your benefits.