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Mother’s Day Mailbag: I just went through a divorce. How do I make sure we’re financial exes as well?

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In this special Mother’s Day Mailbag edition, Jean talks to mother-daughter duo Mollie and Chris about Mollie’s recent divorce. Jean addresses questions on how to make sure Mollie’s ex-husband's finances are no longer tied to hers, and we tackle how best to combine Mollie’s multiple retirement accounts. 

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Takeaways:

  • Closing a joint bank account and starting fresh is the best option after a divorce.
  • Having an ex-spouse's name on a credit card does not impact the primary cardholder's credit, but it can be removed by contacting the credit card company.
  • Rent payments can be reported to credit bureaus through services, which can help build credit for individuals with thin credit files.
  • Consolidating multiple retirement accounts into one brokerage account can make it easier to manage and monitor investments.
  • Converting traditional retirement accounts to Roth accounts can be beneficial for long-term growth, but it's important to consider the tax implications.
  • Maintaining a good credit score and making solid financial decisions are key to navigating post-divorce financial challenges.


    • Chapters:

    00:00 Introduction

    03:03 Closing Joint Bank Accounts and Removing Ex-Spouse from Credit Cards

    05:04 Building Credit with Rent Payments

    09:03 Consolidating Retirement Accounts for Better Management

    12:52 Considering Roth Conversion for Long-Term Growth


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