Prenup Negotiation: Common Mistakes to Avoid
How you negotiate a prenup matters as much as the terms. Here are the common mistakes couples make — and how to avoid them.
Talking About a Prenup
Raising it, keeping it fair, handling disagreement, and the money conversations engaged couples should have before the wedding.
Start here: How to Talk to Your Partner About a Prenup
Asked to Sign a Prenup? How to Review One Fairly
If you've been asked to sign a prenup, take your time and review it properly. Here is how to check it's fair, and the steps to protect yourself.
Money Conversations Before Marriage
Money is one of the biggest sources of friction in marriage — and one of the easiest to get ahead of. Here are the honest money conversations to have before you wed, and how to turn them into a fair financial plan.
Combining Finances Before Marriage: Yes or No?
Merge your money, keep it separate, or land somewhere in between? Here is how to think through combining finances before marriage, what "mingling" means on divorce, and how a prenup lets you have the best of both.
Joint vs Separate Accounts in Marriage
One pot, two pots, or a mix? Compare joint, separate and hybrid bank accounts when you marry, what each means if you ever divorce, and how a prenup fits alongside your banking to protect key assets.
A Financial Checklist for Engaged Couples
Beyond the wedding budget lies a bigger financial picture to sort before you marry. Here is a practical, step-by-step money checklist for engaged couples, from full disclosure and debts to wills and a prenup.