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February 26, 2026•5 min read

Why Updating Your Beneficiaries After Divorce Is More Urgent Than You Think

Divorced but never updated your retirement account beneficiaries? Your ex-spouse could legally inherit it all — even if you remarried. Here's how to fix it.

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Why Updating Your Beneficiaries After Divorce Is More Urgent Than You Think

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