How to Master Blending Your Family with Your Spouse’s Family with Nicole Odom-Hardnett

Ep 068: In its most basic sense, a blended family is one where the parents have children from previous relationships, but all the members come together as one unit.  Consider the statistics: Roughly 17% of people remarry after a divorce or the death of their first spouse, according to the Census Bureau. Adults who remarry later in life are more likely to bring significant assets to the new union, in the form of retirement savings, brokerage accounts, life insurance policies, and real estate. Understanding the basics of a blended family can be essential for ensuring your family can embrace its strengths and work through its differences. Many blended families successfully overcome these difficulties and become strong, supportive family units for every member. But how? That's what our guest is here to share! She offers family and relationship coaching services as the founder of Talk To Nicole. Specializing in blended family dynamics, Talk To Nicole helps clients to achieve the life they want by building strong relationships and planning for a brighter future. She is the author of multiple books including Blended to Perfection, Dating Made Simple For Women, and the international best-sellers, Mom's Who Boss Up -Post Pandemic, and Cracking the Rich Code Vol 7. Please welcome Nicole Odom-Hardnett to the Retirement Success in Maine Podcast! Chapters: Welcome, Nicole Odom-Hardnett! [4:06] Nicole’s own experience with a Blended Family. [7:50] What to do, and not to do, in the early stages of blending families. [22:38] When blending families, what should people keep in mind regarding their assets, both today and in the future (estate planning)? [39:39] What is Nicole’s personal definition of Retirement Success? [51:54] Ben and Curtis conclude the episode. [53:26]