Divorce and Financial Independence: Taking Back Control | Ep.148.

Divorce is one of the biggest financial turning points in anyone's life. But for women, the impact is often far greater than most people realise.

In this solo episode of Accelerating Your Wealth, Rebecca Robertson explores what financial independence really means after divorce, why pensions are dangerously overlooked in settlements, and how women can start rebuilding on their own terms.

Drawing on years of experience, Rebecca shares real client stories, challenges common assumptions about asset splitting, and breaks down the statistics that reveal just how wide the financial gap between divorced men and women really is.

Why divorce is often a bigger financial hit for women than men
The emotional traps that lead to poor financial decisions during separation
Why 71% of divorce settlements don't consider pension assets
How to understand the full financial picture before agreeing to a settlement
The shift from shared responsibility to full financial ownership
Why pensions are emotionally devalued but financially critical
How divorced women hold just 39% of the pension wealth of divorced men
Why getting financial advice early in the process matters - How divorce can become an opportunity to rebuild on your own terms

Key statistics discussed:

Divorced women hold 39% of the pension wealth of divorced men

Median pension wealth: £32,640 for women vs £85,800 for men

71% of divorce settlements do not consider pension assets

Only 11% of divorces include pension sharing orders

30% of divorced women work part time vs 10% of divorced men

Divorced women earn 37% less on average

We get into:

00:00 Divorce and financial challenges

05:03 The emotional side of divorce

07:49 Financial independence and household budgeting

11:32 Navigating finances after divorce

13:30 Budgeting for pet expenses

17:26 Taking full ownership in life

19:48 Experiences with perimenopause and growth

23:04 Building financial independence after divorce

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