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When Marriage Ends: How to Protect Your Assets, Update Your Estate Plan, and Survive the Costs

Aug 3, 2026 ยท 22m

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Sponsors: Accenture and Indeed Introduction and listener question on divorce Immediate financial steps and reviewing assets Updating estate planning and beneficiary designations Asset division, prenups, and community property Community property states and legal complexity Costs of divorce and managing legal fees Reinventing life goals and reallocating spending Elizabeth's personal experience with divorce Budgeting for child support and housing costs Sponsors: Accenture and Indeed Managing emotions and avoiding financial mistakes Elizabeth's strategy and the importance of support Final advice on financial engagement Sean's move to Portland and housing costs Disclosure: National Debt Relief and debt settlement Outro, Nerd Hotline, and disclaimer
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