# Ep 446. The Cost of Divorce in the Retirement Years

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Podcast: [Retire SMART Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/retire-smart-podcast-6956219)
Published: 2026-07-18T13:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 739

## Resource

David Brooks discusses the growing trend of "gray divorce" and the significant financial challenges divorce can create during retirement. He also shares his thoughts on proposed retirement system changes, why Omaha and Lincoln continue to rank among America's least-stressed cities, and the importance of building a retirement plan that prepares you for both life's opportunities and unexpected changes.

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