Jill on Money with Jill Schlesinger Restarting After a Divorce
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Dec 12, 2025 Navigating a messy divorce? This conversation dives into essential financial strategies to regain control. Discover how to assess assets and debts, deal with joint credit card responsibilities, and create an immediate financial game plan. Learn about setting income goals for re-entering the workforce and the importance of updating insurance and estate documents. With a focus on long-term rebuilding of retirement, find reassurance that financial stability can be achieved through disciplined saving and strategic planning.
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Cut Off During Divorce
- Marla described being cut off financially by her spouse during a divorce and relying on savings from the house sale.
- She used that cash for living expenses, health insurance, and to pay joint credit card bills that were largely in her name.
Hiding Assets Is A Losing Strategy
- Jill noted that spouses sometimes try to hide retirement assets, but that hiding is risky and discoverable in divorce.
- She reframed the worst-case scenario so rebuilding is manageable even with modest assets and some shared debt.
Returning To Work After Raising A Family
- Marla explained she spent two decades raising a family and has limited recent workforce experience.
- Jill reframed this as a rebuild opportunity and encouraged that Marla can earn more going forward.