Susan Guthrie welcomes accredited financial counselor and CDFA® Leah Hadley to explore the changing financial landscape of divorce in today’s unpredictable economy. From rising healthcare costs to a volatile housing market and shifting tax laws, the economic realities of 2025 are reshaping how couples need to approach divorce settlements. Leah shares how thoughtful financial planning, strategic modeling, and expert guidance can help protect your long-term stability, especially if you're divorcing later in life.
If you’re navigating divorce in this climate, this episode offers timely, essential insights to help you negotiate smarter and move forward with confidence.
You'll hear:
- The truth about healthcare costs and how subsidy cuts may affect you
- How to plan for (and afford) health insurance post-divorce
- How housing market trends are shifting common divorce strategies
- Tips for reducing stress and avoiding costly financial mistakes
- The top mistake people divorcing after 50 make and how to avoid it
More About Our Special Guest, Leah Hadley, AFC®, CDFA®, MAFF® As the Founder of Intentional Divorce Solutions (formerly known as Great Lakes Divorce Financial Solutions) and Intentional Wealth Partners. Leah Hadley is committed to guiding clients to financial independence through thoughtful and strategic planning.
An influential voice in the financial community, Leah is a sought-after speaker and expert in overcoming financial setbacks and navigating the financial complexities of divorce. She's a frequent guest on podcasts and has contributed her insights to numerous books and online platforms. Leah is also the author of "When It's Just Not Working: A Practical Divorce Guide for Stay-At-Home Moms." At the heart of her practice, Leah finds genuine satisfaction in empowering her clients to achieve their most heartfelt financial goals.
In her leisure time, she enjoys reading, hiking, and spending quality time with her husband, three children, and three dogs.
Websites:
Intentional Divorce Insights Podcast https://www.greatlakesdfs.com/podcasts/intentional-divorce-insights
FREE WEBINAR: If you’re over 50 and contemplating divorce, don’t miss Leah’s free upcoming webinar:
Divorce After 50: Protecting Your Retirement and Securing Your Future. https://www.greatlakesdfs.com/divorce-after-50
Social Media:
http://instagram.com/watchherthrive
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahhadley
Also referenced in this episode: Divorcing in 2025: The High Cost of Uncertainty on Divorce
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