Navigating Financial Independence in Partnerships

What happens when you devote your life to raising a family—stepping away from the workforce, supporting your partner’s career, managing the household—only to realize one day that you have no financial autonomy? That you’ve been left in the dark about your own future?

In this episode, we’re joined by Anna Goff, a former stay-at-home mom turned fierce financial advocate, who opens up about her own journey through marriage, motherhood, and an eye-opening divorce. Anna’s story is raw and revealing, and it underscores a reality too many women face: being financially vulnerable in a relationship, especially without a paycheck of their own.

We unpack what true partnership looks like, how to create transparency around money before it’s too late, and the exact steps Anna recommends for any caregiver or non-earning partner to protect themselves—emotionally, legally, and financially.

Anna also shares details about her accessible and deeply practical course, Protect Yourself Without a Paycheck, designed for women navigating these exact challenges.