Divorce, Big Money & Smart Moves: Financial Planning for High-Asset Splits

Welcome to another episode of The Modern Arizona Podcast with your host, attorney Billie Tarascio! In this episode, Billie is joined by financial planner,  strategist, and RIA owner Michael Tarascio (yes — her brother!) to break down what recently divorced or soon-to-be-divorced individuals really need to know when large assets are on the line.

If you're walking away from your divorce with $500K–$2M+ in retirement, real estate, or other community property, this conversation is for you.

This episode is especially geared toward those who have been married for 25–30 years, are now facing divorce, and are suddenly navigating a drastically different financial reality. You may have lived a life of middle-class comfort, supported your kids through private school and club sports, and now you're being told to take out a parent loan for college—right when you're trying to figure out how to afford your own future. You're not alone, and it's time to rethink the entire game.

We talk about:

💼 How to manage a post-divorce financial windfall
 🏠 Real estate vs. stock market — what’s safer?
 📉 What volatility really means (and why panic-selling is dangerous)
 📊 The one-time tax opportunity when splitting retirement accounts using a QDRO
🔐 How to turn your divorce settlement into long-term income
📚 The truth about parent PLUS loans, college costs, and setting new boundaries
💸 Why your lifestyle, identity, and financial strategy all need to align during your “reset” phase

Michael shares practical tips for making smarter financial choices, avoiding devastating mistakes (like overinvesting in risky real estate), and rethinking everything from paying for your kids’ college to managing your new cost of living.

Whether you’re trying to figure out if you should downsize, cash out, roll over, or reinvest — this episode offers grounded advice for those navigating a financial crossroads after divorce.

You can find Michael at www.tarasciofp.com or reach out directly at michael@tarasciofp.com 

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