Marriage and money are known for mixing like oil and water, but a little financial knowledge will allow you to navigate these sensitive issues with confidence. Today’s guest is an expert on this front and is here to equip you with some future-saving finance tips!Welcome back to the BiggerPockets Money podcast! In this episode, we’re joined by Tracy Coenen, a forensic accountant who specializes in unearthing money shenanigans in marriages. On most days, Tracy works closely with spouses who suspect financial infidelity or that their partner is making financial arrangements in preparation for a divorce. This is a vulnerable position for any partner to be in, but with Tracy in their corner, they can better handle their finances and weather the storm.Whether you’re single, preparing for marriage, or filing for divorce, this episode is loaded with all kinds of personal finance tips that will help you protect your financial future. Tracy shares why it’s critical for all couples to draft up prenuptial agreements before getting married, the biggest warning signs of financial infidelity in a partner, and when you might need to hire a forensic accountant to assist with your marital money problems. Stay tuned until the very end to hear about some of the wildest cases Tracy has worked on over the years!In This Episode We CoverCommon marriage and money-related stressors that contribute to divorceWhen to hire a forensic accountant for your marital money issuesThe biggest warning signs of financial infidelity or divorce planningWhy you and your partner NEED a prenuptial agreement before getting marriedKeeping legal costs under control during the divorce processHow a couple’s finances and assets are typically divided in a divorceAnd So Much More!Links from the ShowBiggerPockets Money Facebook GroupBiggerPockets ForumsFinance Review Guest OnboardingJoin BiggerPockets for FREEScott's InstagramMindy on BiggerPocketsGrab Scott’s Book, “Set for Life”Listen to All Your Favorite BiggerPockets Podcasts in One PlaceApply to Be a Guest on The Money ShowPodcast Talent Search!Money MomentWhat Out for These Financial Infidelity “Red Flags” in Your Marriage w/ Tracy CoenenWhy You’re (Probably) Wrong About Prenups w/ Aaron ThomasMoney and Relationships: How to Have “The Talk” Before It’s Too Late w/ Vivian TuGetting Financially “Naked” with Your Significant Other w/ Erin LowryConnect with Tracy and Get $100 Off Your Divorce Money GuideClick here to check the full show notes: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/money-459 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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