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Who Gets the Dog in the Divorce?

Smart Financial Divorce

Release Date: 09/26/2024

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We got a great question from a listener. They wrote in: "What's better — term life insurance, universal life, or whole life?" Straightforward question. Not a straightforward answer, especially if you're in your 50s. Today we're going to walk through all three...  Contact: 817-444-8402 Website:  Schedule A Call Online: 

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As millennials enter peak divorce years, cryptocurrency is becoming a hidden- and highly complex- factor in marital breakups. In this episode of Smart Financial Divorce, Bri breaks down how crypto can be concealed, traced, valued, and divided, and why it poses unique legal, tax, and financial challenges during divorce. The conversation also offers a timely reminder about navigating the holidays with empathy for children of divorce. Crypto Divorce Article: Contact: 817-444-8402 Website:  Schedule A Call Online: 

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Getting married in your 50s often means you’re combining lives, but not necessarily combining finances. How do you build a retirement plan together when you’ve both already built your own? On this episode, we’ll answer a listener’s question about this topic. Contact: 817-444-8402 Website:  Schedule A Call Online: 

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More and more women are out-earning their spouses, and it’s creating new challenges in marriages. In this episode, we explore why these financial shifts can lead to tension and what couples can do to maintain balance, respect, and partnership at home. Contact: 817-444-8402 Website:  Schedule A Call Online: 

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According to a recent survey, the emotional and financial burden of paying for college often exceeds expectations. And it’s affecting everything from retirement plans to mental health. Let’s unpack what families are really facing and how to make smarter decisions that won’t derail your own future. Contact: 817-444-8402 Website:  Schedule A Call Online: 

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A listener wrote in with a question that might hit closer to home than many couples realize: “How do we plan for retirement when we don’t share accounts and don’t even know each other’s spending habits?” In this episode, we’ll talk through how to get on the same page financially before you retire, and why open communication can be just as valuable as a pension. Contact: 817-444-8402 Website:  Schedule A Call Online: 

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In today's episode, we're tackling a topic that often gets overlooked in divorce discussions: pet custody. As more and more people consider their pets to be part of the family, deciding who gets to keep them can create complications during the separation process. We'll explore how this issue is being handled in different states and what couples need to consider when making decisions about their furry friends.

 

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