Divorce Rich with Jacki Roessler, CDFA

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Four Divorce Money Lessons That Can Protect Your Long-Term Plan

2026-11-0544:05

Send us Fan Mail The fastest way to lose money in divorce is to negotiate based on what you assume is true. We just got back from a national conference of Certified Divorce Financial Analysts, and I’m sharing four takeaways that can help you protect your cash flow, your credit, and your long-term plan before you sign anything. If you’re deciding whether to keep the house, split retirement accounts, or claim separate property, this conversation is designed to give you practical next steps, not...

Why High Earners Feel Broke After Divorce (and How to Fix That) with Nick Defenthaler, CFP, RICP

2026-10-2241:58

Send us Fan Mail One of the most frustrating divorce moments is looking at your settlement and thinking, “How am I the higher earner and still the one who feels broke?” We get it, and we see it all the time. Jacki Roessler sits down with Nick Defenthaler, CFP and partner at the Center for Financial Planning, to map out the top financial mistakes men make in divorce and the simple blind spots that can wreck cash flow, trigger tax surprises, or send money to the wrong person years later. Subsc...

FROM THE VAULT: Money Panic After Divorce? Let’s "Un-panic" with Coach Angela Cipriano

2026-10-1521:09

Send us Fan Mail The moment the decree is signed, real life begins. We walk through the first months of financial independence after a divorce and show how small, steady actions create relief fast. Our guest, Angela Cipriano, a financial coach who rebuilt her own life post-divorce, explains how to move from overwhelm to ownership with checklists, simple systems, and a mindset that actually sticks. We start by demystifying the roles: a financial coach handles what most advisors skip—beneficia...

How To Avoid Costly QDRO Mistakes with Dave Roessler

2026-10-0230:11

Send us Fan Mail We’re joined by Dave Roessler, owner of Divorce Solutions and one of Michigan’s go-to QDRO drafting experts, to unpack the real-world problems he sees each year. We talk about timing mistakes and the language landmines that trigger rejections and unexpected dollar amounts. We also get specific about loan balances and why “include the loan” can mean the opposite of what you think. Then we move into pension division, survivor benefits, and what can happen if the participa...

FROM THE VAULT: Death after Divorce; Are You Prepared? with Karen Schultz Tarnopol

2026-09-2426:30

Send us Fan Mail Unlock the secrets to regaining financial control after divorce with insights from our special guest, Karen Schultz-Tarnopol, the mastermind behind Heirloom Consulting. Karen offers her wisdom on the often neglected yet vital realm of estate planning and legacy management, shedding light on the intense responsibilities a trustee carries and the sometimes staggering 500 hours it can take to settle an estate. This episode is a treasure trove of advice for single individuals age...

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