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Marriage is supposed to be a partnership, but too often, women give up financial power without even realizing it. From career sacrifices to financial transparency, how we handle money in marriage can have long-term consequences... especially if the marriage ends.

Cindy DiTiberio is the creator of The Mother Lode, a feminist Substack newsletter exploring motherhood, marriage, and divorce. Cindy shares her personal journey of financial awakening, the hidden costs of motherhood, and why every couple should consider a postnuptial agreement.

Things you’ll learn from this interview:

• The #1 financial mistake women make in marriage and how to fix it
• Why financial transparency is key, even if your partner "handles the money"
• The real cost of stepping back from your career for caregiving (it’s bigger than you think)
• How financial infidelity happens and why so many women don’t see it until divorce
• Why a postnuptial agreement might actually save your marriage

Money conversations aren’t just about budgets. They’re about power. Cindy shares how to rethink financial roles in marriage, advocate for yourself, and ensure you don’t wake up one day financially vulnerable.

Key points for you:

• Stepping out of the workforce impacts your future earnings, so you should plan for it.
• If you don’t know the details of your household finances, it’s time to ask.
• Spousal support isn’t a handout. It’s repayment for unpaid labor in the marriage.
• A postnuptial agreement can actually strengthen a marriage by creating fairness.

Listen now and learn how to take control of your financial future, whether you’re married, divorcing, or somewhere in between!

Follow along with The Mother Lode newsletter here: https://cindyditiberio.substack.com/