Financial Do-Overs: What I Did Differently in My Second Marriage
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In today’s episode, we dive into the critical steps to protect your finances in a second marriage. After my own divorce, I knew I needed a different approach to build a strong financial foundation in a new relationship. This episode is filled with real, actionable advice for anyone navigating a breakup or a fresh start in love and finances.

We’ll cover:

• Lessons learned from my first marriage, including financial mistakes and oversights

• Key financial boundaries I set in my second marriage to protect both partners

• How to have early money conversations to align on goals and values

• The importance of separate and joint accounts for financial independence and shared goals

• Why a pre- or post-nuptial agreement can bring peace of mind and clarity

New Segment: The Ex-Files—listeners share their own funny, cringe-worthy money mistakes in relationships

Whether you’re recently divorced, considering remarriage, or just looking to build a healthy financial partnership, this episode offers practical steps to turn past lessons into financial empowerment for the future.

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