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March 7, 2026
March 7, 2026: Headlines and Hard Decisions: War, AI, and Dividing Assets
Headlines and Wall Street; Discipline Over Drama; Separating Signal from Story; The Hidden Financial Decisions in Divorce
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Divorce Isn’t Just Emotional—It’s Financial
Managing Associate Melanie Wells, CFP®, CDFA®, joins the show to discuss what earning the Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® designation adds to financial planning during divorce. Using a real-world style case study, we examine how retirement accounts, pensions, stock options, real estate, and even debt are evaluated — and why in divorce planning, “fair” doesn’t always mean “equal.”
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Perspective in a Time of Uncertainty
As attacks in the Strait of Hormuz put investors on edge, this conversation takes a step back from the headlines to focus on what actually matters for client holdings. We’ll compare the current moment to 2008, examine how increased U.S. oil production has changed the picture, and offer some reassurance in a market still grappling with uncertainty.
The 401(k) Safety Net
A new preview of Vanguard’s How America Saves report shows hardship withdrawals inching higher—but participation in workplace retirement plans has never been stronger. We’ll explore why that combination may actually signal progress, as more workers build retirement savings that can also serve as a financial backstop when life throws a curveball.
But is the sky really falling?
The S&P 500 keeps dipping, the headlines are getting louder, and investors are starting to feel uneasy—but the market is still only about 2–3% off record highs. We’ll put today’s volatility in context, revisit the “Ten-Year Rule,” and explain why moments like this are often when long-term discipline matters most.
We discuss financial planning encompassing spending, saving, taxes, investments, insurance, retirement, estate plans, and more.
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