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Love, your Money - Wealth, Money, and Financial Advisor for Women274: Skipping "I Do": How to Safeguard Your Finances as an Unmarried Couple with Melanie LockertA lot of people have purely romantic notions about marriage, but the truth is that marriage, in its simplest form, is a contract that provides legal protection. That contract is meant to cover ownership of real estate, division of assets, determination of healthcare directives, and more. Not everyone wants to enter into the terms of that contract, but their relationships still deserve respect and their wealth and assets still deserve protection. So if you’re interested in a long-term romantic partnership and want to build a life with someone–without the legal commitment–this is the ep...2025-02-2528 minLove, your Money - Wealth, Money, and Financial Advisor for Women273: Prenups, Postnups, and Talking About Finances in Marriage with Kara FosterIt’s often said that money is one of the most common sources of conflict in a marriage, and a leading cause of divorce. Today’s episode has me rethinking that positioning: What if money isn’t the one to blame, and the actual culprit is a lack of communication?You’ve likely heard me talk at length about the 7 Steps to Wealth, which is the framework I used to climb out of debt and build lasting wealth. The final step in that framework, Protect, is all about safeguarding your financial future. It’s one of the most impor...2025-02-1832 min