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Founder of Resilient Divorce Solutions, LLC 📊
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Resilient Divorce Solutions provides financial education, analysis and support throughout the divorce process. We work with individuals as a financial advocate to help achieve an equitable settlement. In addition, we work as a financial neutral to help mediation minded couples determine financial solutions that work for their family.

09/04/2026

Divorce finances may not sound like the most exciting podcast topic—but avoiding six figure mistakes is always worth talking about! 😊

I recently joined Mardi Winder on Spotlight on the Divorce Experts to share practical ways to protect your finances before, during, and after divorce.

We talked about:

✅ Which financial documents to gather
✅ Why you should check your credit report
✅ How to protect joint accounts and credit cards
✅ Why a realistic budget can reduce fear
✅ What to know about dividing retirement accounts
✅ Why the work isn’t necessarily finished when the divorce decree is signed

A divorce settlement can look equal on paper but create very different financial futures. Understanding the numbers matters!

Thank you, Mardi, for having me as your guest!

Watch our conversation here:

Divorce is one of the biggest financial transitions most people wil...

08/24/2026

I’m honored to be featured in this AARP article about the hidden costs of buying a car for a teenager.

For divorced parents, remaining as amicable as possible can make it much easier to share expenses and make decisions together that are best for your child. The purchase price is only the beginning—insurance, maintenance, fuel and repairs can add up quickly.

One unexpected cost-saving strategy? Have a child who suddenly decides to study auto mechanics! That has already come in handy in our family.

Read the article: https://www.aarp.org/money/personal-finance/hidden-costs-buying-car-for-your-teen/

Insurance, repairs and gas turn an automobile purchase into a long-term expense

07/08/2026

Is your divorce settlement really fair?

Maybe your attorney drafted a proposal. Maybe your spouse's attorney did.

But how do you know if the agreement is actually fair—and whether it will work for you financially for years to come?

In my latest blog post, I share 10 tests every divorce settlement should pass before you sign.

Read more and learn how to evaluate your agreement with confidence.

👉 Read the blog:

By Sue Plisch, CFP®, CDFA® Certified Divorce Financial Analyst and Founder of Resilient Divorce Solutions, LLC One of the most common things I hear from clients is: “We agreed to split everything fifty-fifty, so I think it’s fair.” Sometimes it is. Many times, it is not. In fact, one of the ...

05/14/2026

Excited to be mentioned in Jackie Pilossoph's latest Divorced Girl Smiling podcast. She provides a wealth of information, making this episode well worth a listen.

Listen here:

Podcast Episode · The Divorced Girl Smiling Podcast · May 13 · 29m

04/19/2026

Thank you for sharing my article, Jackie!

If you are going through a divorce, you probably have so many financial questions. Sue Plisch of Resilient Divorce Solutions has answers in this article! Link is in comments section of this post.

04/15/2026

I’ve been thinking a lot about my grandmother, Mary Ratajczak.

She was born on March 20, 1907, to Polish immigrants in rural Wisconsin, into a world that was not built for women to have a voice, much less financial independence. Women could not vote in federal elections. Many had limited access higher education. And once married, their financial lives, and even their legal rights, were often controlled by their husbands.

We have come a long way since then. And yet, when it comes to money, especially during divorce, women are still more likely to face financial setbacks and uncertainty.

That is why I wrote this.

If you are navigating divorce or preparing for it, this post will help you think through the financial decisions that matter most so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.

👉 7 Financial Choices That Shape a Woman’s Life After Divorce

Melissa sat across from me and said something I hear often:“I just want this to be fair and I want my kids to feel stable.” She wasn’t asking for anything unreasonable. She planned to keep the house so the kids wouldn’t have to move. She assumed child support would work itself out. She agree...

04/02/2026

I recently had the opportunity to join Divorced Girl Smiling for their latest podcast episode—and it’s all about the financial side of divorce.

We focused on some of the most common questions I hear every day, including:

• Can I afford to keep the house?
• What does a fair settlement actually look like?
• How do I make sure I’ll be financially stable after divorce?

In the episode, I walk through these questions and share practical guidance to help people feel more confident and informed as they move through the process.

Divorce can feel overwhelming—but with the right information, it’s possible to make clear, thoughtful financial decisions.

🎧 If you or someone you know is navigating divorce, this episode is designed to empower you financially.

Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/common-divorce-financial-questions-and-our-answers/id1548054210?i=1000758851745

Podcast Episode · The Divorced Girl Smiling Podcast · April 2 · 31m

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