38. He owes his ex $70k/year and its straining our finances and our relationship

Published: April 12, 2022, 7 a.m.

b'Rebecca and John are both attorneys and make good money. While John makes more, he\\u2019s legally obligated to pay around $70k annually in alimony and insurance tied to a past divorce settlement.\\xa0\\nOn top of that, his income can vary widely, making the future difficult to plan for\\u2014and he has debt. He\\u2019s 61 but sees no way he can retire any time soon.\\xa0\\nThey\\u2019re dealing with not only the very real financial problems they face but also the resentment caused by them. That resentment colors every interaction they have with money.\\nWhen I start digging into where the rest of their income goes, they start to get a little dodgy. We\\u2019re going to shine a light on some of their spending habits and find a path that lets them live a Rich Life without the stress.\\nConnect with Ramit\\n\\nWebsite\\n\\nInstagram\\n\\nTwitter\\n\\nFacebook\\n\\nYouTube\\n\\nLinkedin\\n\\n\\nIf you and your partner have a money issue and you want my help, I occasionally select a couple to work with, free of charge. Apply for my help here.\\nProduced by Crate Media.'