Ep 24: Retirement & Divorce – Navigating the Retirement Accounts & Other Assets (Part 2)

25/08/2022 16 min
Ep 24: Retirement & Divorce – Navigating the Retirement Accounts & Other Assets (Part 2)

Listen "Ep 24: Retirement & Divorce – Navigating the Retirement Accounts & Other Assets (Part 2)"

Episode Synopsis

Going through a divorce at any age is difficult but doing it near or in retirement adds all sorts of additional complications. On part two of this conversation, we’ll talk about some of the financial mistakes we see people make in the midst of a divorce when it comes to other assets besides the house. Here’s some of what you’ll learn on this episode: The asset(s) you choose might have significant tax implications that you need to factor into the decision. (3:31) What is a QDRO and what does it mean for retirement savings accounts? (5:42) Why we always recommend clients look at their beneficiaries on retirement accounts during this process. (9:02) How to take cash from a settlement and make them retirement funds. (10:55) The first steps any person thinking about divorce should be taking to prepare their assets. (12:50)   Check out part one: https://sephtonfinancial.com/2022/08/ep-23-retirement-divorce-how-do-you-handle-your-home-part-1/    Get additional financial information: https://sephtonfinancial.com/podcasts/  

More episodes of the podcast Widow, Wisdom & Wealth™: Thriving in Career and Parenthood After Loss