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

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—beneficiary updates, utility transfers, passwords, bill flow, and day-to-day budgeting—so you can arrive at your planner’s office organized and confident.  We also tackle the emotional side of money. If you’ve heard “you’re bad with money,” we show how to replace that script with data and small wins. Then we get tactical: why your emergency fund belongs in a high-yield savings account, how to sanity-check a 401(k) allocation, and where to look for signs of hidden accounts using pay stubs, bank statements, and tax schedules. In our mailbag, we answer two big questions: who pays old medical bills after the divorce, and can a “vibes-only” budget work? Spoiler: numbers give you choices, and your decree often decides the bills. Reach out to Angela by clicking this link https://www.aiocoachingmi.com/ To review and download Jacki's post-divorce game plan form, click below: https://www.roesslerdivorce.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/post-divorce-gameplan-fillable.pdf Listen to the Divorce Rich podcast episode, "Ready, Set, Go" so you can create your post-divorce Game Plan https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ready-set-go-post-divorce-gameplan-divorce-rich-snacks/id1735150222?i=1000691831731 How to Reach Jacki Visit the new Divorce Rich Podcast page on Jacki's website to learn more about Jacki's practice and to find valuable resources for your case.  Divorce Rich - Roessler Divorce Consulting. If you wish to schedule a free 30-minute initial consultation, you can reach Jacki at Roessler Divorce Consulting. DIVORCE RICH PODCAST SPONSORS Center for Financial Planning The Divorce Rich podcast is proudly sponsored by Center for Financial Planning: Striving to Improve Lives through Financial Planning Done Right! https://www.centerfinplan.com/ DAWN Divorce Attorneys for Women: Michigan's Original Divorce Attorneys for Michigan.  DAWN - Michigan's Original Divorce Attorneys for Women