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ikki Tucker is a Blogger, Speaker, Personal Financial Strategist and founder of The FIIRM Approach. Nikki Tucker has worked in the finance industry for over 20+ years and as a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA®), she is committed to strategically helping female breadwinners prepare their finances for divorce and confidently maintain their financial security pre and post divorce.
As the founder of The FIIRM Approach, Nikki uses various tools & resources related to budgeting and organization combined with personal support and accountability to help her FIIRM clients.
She has taught financial literacy to children & adults in various programs such as Teach A Child To Save, Banking on Our Future, FDIC Money Smart Program, Each One Teach One Literacy, and Make A Difference – Wisconsin. Her corporate background includes commercial lending, risk management, and client advisory for privately held business owners with annual revenues ranging from $2-100 million.
These experiences have provided Nikki a unique view into the financial challenges faced by people of various backgrounds and prompted her desire to make personal financial education practical and accessible.
Nikki graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Finance from DePaul University. She received her MBA from Saint Xavier University, cum laude.
She’s been featured on podcasts like Grown Girl Divorce, The Shameless Mom Academy, Women Winning Divorce, Black Woman Leading and more!
She enjoys spending her spare time traveling, trying new restaurants, listening to romance novels and creating memories with her family and friends.
Speaking/Workshop/Interview Topics
- Divorce
- Common Financial Mistakes When Divorcing
- What to Expect When Divorcing
- Misconceptions About the Divorce Process
- Best Ways to Keep the Cost of Your Divorce Down
- Finance
- Loosen Your Purse Strings, Own Your Financial Power
- Budgeting & Credit Strategies for the Busy Women
- How to Discuss Finances Before Your 2nd Marriage
- Your Financial Squad Should Be Deep
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Grown Girl Divorce – Be informed, involved and engaged with your money |
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The Shameless Mom Academy (1) The Shameless Mom Academy (2) |
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Spark Hustle Flow – Who is Nikki Tucker |







Think of her as the guidance counselor of divorce & finances. Nikki Tucker is a Blogger, Speaker, Personal Financial Strategist and founder of The FIIRM Approach. She’s a mom, part-time foodie, and a 20+year financial professional who firmly believes that all women deserve financial security. She helps female breadwinners strategically prepare their finances for divorce and confidently maintain their financial security pre and post divorce. Nikki uses action-based education in her live workshops and trainings as well as her on-demand digital resource – Silent Preparation Series. Nikki enjoys spending her spare time traveling, trying new restaurants, and listening to romance novels.