Should Everyone Get a Prenup?
Summary
This episode explores the modern shift in prenuptial agreements, moving from symbols of wealth to practical financial planning tools for millennials. Host Jessica Mendoza discusses how social media and divorce memoirs have destigmatized prenups, while reporter Aaron Mulvaney highlights the rise of "trigger clauses" that protect partners who leave the workforce for childcare. The segment features Anna Morgenstern and Zachary Spice, a couple who used online software to draft a prenup, framing it as a transparent business contract that strengthened their relationship rather than a defensive me…
Topics discussed
Host announcement and maternity leave transition
Pop culture references and the stigma of prenups
Rising popularity of prenups among millennials
Introduction to The Journal and episode preview
Sponsor: Intuit Credit Karma Card Optimizer
Default state laws on asset division in divorce
Social media trends and reasons for getting prenups
New clauses protecting partners who leave the workforce
Economic disadvantage of career breaks and compensation
Transition to couple interview segment
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Anna and Zach's love story and reunion
Decision to get a prenup and past experiences
Using online software and discussing specific terms
Flexibility in parenting roles and estate planning aspects
Viewing prenups as business deals and relationship benefits
Credits and production team acknowledgments
Sponsor: Citizens Bank and Silicon Valley Bank
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