Divorce is already expensive, exhausting and painful. You don't have to make it worse.

On this episode of The Back 9, author and educator Eric Saperstein shares the lessons from his own three-and-a-half-year high-conflict divorce—and the practical steps that became the foundation of his new book, Simplify the Split.

We talk about the mistakes that cost time, money and emotional energy: treating your attorney like a therapist, responding to every angry text, fighting battles that don't need to be won, and giving up on mediation too soon. Eric also explains how he used AI to take the emotion out of difficult communication and why sometimes the smartest response is no response at all.

A four-year college education can cost a family as much as $400,000. But how do you know what you are really buying?

This week on The Back 9, we sit down with New York Times personal finance columnist and bestselling author Ron Lieber to discuss one of the biggest financial decisions most families will ever make.

As tuition continues to climb and artificial intelligence reshapes the job market, Ron explains why parents and students should look beyond rankings and prestige to evaluate value, financial aid, career opportunities, alumni networks and long-term return on investment.

The conversation also explores the reality behind published tuition, why the "sticker price" often isn't the real price, and how today's students should think differently about higher education than previous generations.

Whether your child is applying to college this year or you're just beginning the journey, this episode explores how to make one of life's biggest investments…on the Back 9.

The smartest legal decisions you'll ever make about divorce happen long before anyone files the paperwork.

On this episode of The Back 9, family law attorney and author Diana Romanov shares the legal advice every man should know before marriage, during separation, and throughout the divorce process. We cover prenups, protecting assets, financial transparency, mediation, documentation, and how to avoid costly mistakes when emotions are running high.

Whether you're happily married, considering a second marriage, or facing divorce, this conversation offers practical legal insights that can protect your future and give you greater peace of mind. If you should ever need to divorce...this episode will help you do so like a boss...on the Back 9.