What should you do if you suspect financial infidelity from a partner? Money is a taboo subject in many marriages, and it doesn’t help that some spouses take a hands-off approach to personal finance. As you might imagine, this can quickly lead to one partner taking advantage of the other. Today’s guest is helping people save their nest eggs by uncovering and proving financial infidelity.Welcome back to another episode of the BiggerPockets Money podcast! Today, we’re joined by Tracy Coenen, a veteran forensic accountant who investigates fraud, hidden money, and other money “shenanigans” in marriages. Most often, Tracy helps spouses navigate finances during a divorce when emotions are already running high and both parties feel overwhelmed.Whether you need help unearthing hidden money or getting on the same page with your spouse, this episode is loaded with all kinds of helpful tips, tricks, and resources that will help you get a better handle on your finances. Join Tracy, Mindy, and guest host, Amanda Wolfe, as they discuss the biggest financial “red flags” in a marriage, things to include in a prenuptial agreement, and why the weekly money check-in is so important!In This Episode We CoverWhat to do if you suspect financial infidelity in your marriageThe “fraud snowball” and how to stop it in its tracksHow to uncover hidden money, secret accounts, and secret spendingWhy you NEED to form the habit of discussing finances with your spouseThe importance of prenuptial agreements (and what you should include!)Tips and resources to help you keep a closer eye on your financesAnd So Much More!Links from the ShowBiggerPockets Money Facebook GroupBiggerPockets ForumsFinance Review Guest OnboardingJoin BiggerPockets for FREEScott's InstagramAmanda's InstagramAmanda's WebsiteListen to All Your Favorite BiggerPockets Podcasts in One PlaceApply to Be a Guest on The Money ShowPodcast Talent Search!Listen to The Real Estate InvestHER ShowJoin The Real Estate InvestHER Community on FacebookMoney MomentWhy You’re (Probably) Wrong About PrenupsMoney Dates, Prenups, & Combining FinancesVisit Tracy’s Website for More Helpful ResourcesClick here to check the full show notes: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/money-439 Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email us: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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