Suze Orman's Women & Money (And Everyone Smart Enough To Listen) What Happens When Trust Is Lost
Dec 18, 2025
This episode tackles vital money conversations between spouses and the challenges of trust after financial deception. Suze shares advice on inherited IRAs and the impact of delaying Social Security benefits for couples. The discussion also includes the pros and cons of title protection for homeowners and the intricate nature of annuities in retirement accounts. Throughout, the hosts stress the importance of valuing relationships over material possessions, particularly in times of loss.
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Protect Yourself When A Partner Hides Money
- If a partner hides major financial details, immediately protect yourself by separating assets, checking credit reports, and consulting a lawyer.
- Freeze credit, close joint cards, and move joint funds into accounts you control until trust is restored or divorce pursued.
Money Reveals Who People Really Are
- Money reflects identity and secrecy about money signals hiding who someone truly is.
- If you already doubt a partner after financial deception, you likely already know the relationship decision you should make.
Inherited IRA Uses Remaining 10-Year Clock
- Inheriting an inherited IRA does not restart the 10-year distribution clock; you pick up where the prior beneficiary left off.
- Plan distributions knowing you have only the remaining years left on the original 10-year timeline.