Financially Intentional Navigating Divorce as a New Beginning - Episode 163 (Classic Episode)
In today's classic episode, we are joined by Regina McCann Hess, a financial expert who helps women navigate their finances, especially during divorce. Regina shares her journey from being a critical care nurse to a financial advisor and how she found her niche in helping women manage their money. We discuss the unique financial challenges women face, like earning less than men and stepping out of the workforce for caregiving. Regina explains how divorce, although tough, can be an opportunity for a fresh start. We also dive into the importance of teaching kids about investing and the power of being part of financial conversations. Tune in to learn how to empower yourself financially, whether single, married, or going through a divorce.
Quick note: this episode first aired in 2024. A couple stats have shifted depending on data source, but the overall themes and advice are still very relevant
About our guest:
Regina McCann Hess is a CFP, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, and Author of "Super Woman Wealth: How To Become Your Own Financial Hero." With more than two decades of financial planning experience behind her, Regina has dedicated her career to empowering professional women to take an active role in their finances - nurturing their money, protecting their wealth and taking control of their financial future. Understanding women's unique relationships with money, Regina offers practical advice on becoming more comfortable with financial planning and management. As a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® professional, Regina works together with clients and attorneys to guide them through the financial complexities of the divorce process aiming to create a stable economic future and preventing long-term regret with financial decisions made during the divorce process.
A media favorite, Regina has been featured on The Schwab Network, Forbes New Money, Good Day DC, Fox 29 Philadelphia, MindBodyGreen, Yahoo! Finance and more!
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