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Becoming financially independent and overcoming the fear of leaving your marriage

Becoming financially independent and overcoming the fear of leaving your marriage

Financially Ever After with Stacy Francis and Sally Mullins Thompson

Financially Ever After Widowhood

September 11, 201834m 9s

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Show Notes

This week, Stacy is joined by Sallie Mullins Thompson, a CPA who has been through the divorce process, herself. Sallie focuses on the importance of being financially independent for a healthy marriage, as well as for a healthy divorce, should it come to that.  Becoming financially independent, like coming to the decision to end one’s marriage, is not a transition that happens overnight - both require a tremendous amount of time and preparation, financially and emotionally. In this episode, you will hear about: How Sallie realized the importance of being financially independent (03:21)Her process of becoming aware of spending and educating herself in finance (05:52)Planning the transition to divorce (08:46)How Sallie overcame the fear of leaving her marriage (15:44)Tips to become financially independent, and when to work with a financial advisor (21:22)Resources for experienced CDFAs Sallie Thompson | W: www.smtcpapllc.com  P: (212) 243-9126 E: [email protected] Stacy Francis | W: www.francisfinancial.com P: (212) 374-9008 E: [email protected]