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Tough Topic – Retirement and Divorce

Spiros Vassilakos · CEO & Private Wealth Advisor

Ep 15: Tough Topic – Retirement and Divorce

On this episode, we’ll talk about some of the financial mistakes we see people make in the midst of a divorce.

Here are some of the things you’ll learn on this episode:

  • Why choosing the house over other financial assets might not be the best result over the long-term.
  • The tax implications that you’ll need to keep in mind when dividing assets.
  • The role your advisor will play in the divorce process and why it’s valuable to have someone to work with along with your attorney.

What We Discuss Today:

2:00
The role an advisor plays
3:32
Choosing the house
6:09
Tax implications
8:02
Rolling over a 401(k)
9:47
Emotional decisions
12:26
Getting the help you need

Quotable Moment:

“Over a short period of time, if you do keep the house those expenses are likely to exceed the appreciation of the home. And you will lose money by keeping the house.”

– Spiros Vassilakos

This piece is adapted from The Audible Advisor, hosted by Spiros Vassilakos. It is educational in nature and is not individualized investment, tax, or legal advice.

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