Overcoming Financial Overwhelm in Divorce with Kimberly Palmer

About this episode

Katherine Miller and Kimberly Palmer discuss overcoming financial challenges during and after divorce, providing practical advice for regaining control of finances.

Divorce can turn your financial world upside down, but it doesn't have to stay that way. In this episode of Divorce Dialogues, Katherine Miller is joined by Kimberly Palmer, a personal finance expert from NerdWallet and the author of “Smart Mom, Rich Mom.” Together, they dive deep into the financial challenges that come with divorce, offering practical advice to help you regain control of your finances. Kimberly offers a judgment-free approach, guiding individuals to build a sustainable, grounded financial future that supports their life and goals. She emphasizes taking small, manageable steps and aligning financial decisions with personal values, which is especially vital when dealing with the intense emotions of divorce. This empowers people to not only grasp the financial figures but also to establish a secure foundation. This conversation provides clarity, reassurance, and actionable steps to help you move forward with confidence. In this episode, you’ll learn: - Practical steps to rebuild your finances after divorce and regain control over your money; - How to shift your mindset to confidently manage finances on your own, even if you weren’t previously involved; - The…

People in this episode

Host: Katherine Miller

Guest: Kimberly Palmer

Topics covered

• financial challenges in divorce
• personal finance
• regaining control of finances
• aligning financial decisions with values
• managing finances post-divorce

Keywords

• divorce
• financial overwhelm
• personal finance
• money management
• financial stability
• core values
• financial mistakes

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NerdWallet

Books & works: Smart Mom, Rich Mom

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