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Money, Money, Money: How to Create a Prenup Without Going Broke
There’s another sound associated with weddings that isn’t quite as fantastical as bells - and that’s “money, money, money.” It’s no secret that weddings are an expensive endeavor. In fact, CNN Money reports that as of 2016, the average wedding in the United States...
6 Date Ideas to Make “The Talk” Less Awkward + 4 Things to Look Forward to
Having the ‘talk’ can be hard. And no, we’re not talking about ‘the talk’ from 8th grade. We’re talking about the all-important talk regarding a prenuptial agreement to be created between you and your future spouse. Although in an ideal world every talk regarding a...
What Do Prenups Look Like in Other Parts of the World?
It may come as a surprise, but prenuptial agreements aren’t a purely American notion. From Asia to Canada, prenups have their place outside of the United States. Countries vary widely in both their enforcement of prenuptial agreements as well as the history of their...
“The Talk” aka All About Finances
Your fiancé seems like everything you could ask for in a partner, and it’s finally time to tie the knot. You’ve picked out the venue, booked your honeymoon flights, and found the perfect dress or suit. While surely all of these expenses required a discussion about...
How to Deal With The Backlash of a Partner Who Doesn’t Want a Prenup
If you’re interested in a prenup — and by all means, you should be — it can be awkward to bring the conversation up with your partner. Even more uncomfortable, however, is discussing a prenup with a partner who is against signing one. When considering a prenup, it’s...
What to Do When Your Views on Money Differ
You love you partner, and you’re ready to tie the knot… but there’s one little issue: your partner is bad with money. Or, views money very differently than you do (more on that in a minute). This little issue is actually a big issue, and it can become a hugeissue if...
A Brief History: Prenuptial Agreements
Prenups aren’t simply for the rich and famous, nor are they even a remotely recent concept. It may come as a surprise, but prenuptial agreements date back to at least ancient Egyptian times. That’s over 2,000 years of legal precedent! While modern prenuptial...
A Few Basics You Should Know
Executing a prenuptial agreement can be a great way to protect your financial interests, provide clarity regarding finances before getting married, and create a plan for your married life. While the requirements for a valid prenuptial agreement vary by state, here are...
Changing Your Last Name? Read This!
There are so many decisions to make when planning a wedding. From the color of the table cloths to the font on the wedding invitations, most of these little choices will not impact you long after your wedding day. Changing your name, however, is a decision that will...
Millennials + Prenups = <3
For many people, the word ‘prenup’ springs to mind a certain caliber of person. Someone older, someone who has amassed a ton of wealth, or perhaps someone who has generational wealth that they’d like to protect. However, a young, modern millennial? That doesn’t seem...
How Your Views on Money Parallel Your Approach to Life
It may seem as if your spending habits have no direct correlation to your life in general, but that couldn’t be farther from the truth. Your views on money are parallel to how you approach life, and that becomes increasingly evident when you have a partner with...
Calling All Second Marriages: Consider a Prenup
If you are entering a second marriage, you may want to seriously consider a prenuptial agreement. Many people who are re-marrying have substantial assets, likely own a home, have saved for retirement, may own a business, and oftentimes have children. There is usually...
What You Can and Cannot Include in a Prenup
A prenuptial agreement is a written contract that fiancées sign before they get married that list their property and specifies what property rights they will have after they get married. This agreement can be comprehensive and include many provisions. However, state...
Back to Basics: Common Prenuptial Agreement Provisions
“If you ain’t no punk, holla we want prenup, we want prenup, yeahhh!” Sure, these lyrics would go on to help Kanye West win the Grammy for “Best Solo Rap Performance” in his mid-aughts hit, “Gold Digger.” But just what is a prenup, and why were celebrities like Kanye...
Things You Should Talk About As Soon As You Get Engaged
Congrats! You and your partner have expressed your desire to spend your lives with one another. What’s not to love about that? However, becoming engaged is a signal that things are going to get even more serious, and that you and your partner need to iron out some key...
Are Prenups as Popular with Millennials as Avocado Toast?
Everyone knows millennials love avocado toast. What’s not to love? Crunchy bread, topped with a creamy spread of avocado, olive oil, and sea salt. Yum! Okay, millennials love vegetables on toast, but do they give the same love to marital prenups? The answer is yes!...