Who You Marry Is a Financial Decision
Ben Felix · Published on September 13, 2026
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Who you marry and how the two of you handle money together will shape your financial life as much as almost any investment decision you make. But finances are often an afterthought in a marriage. In this video, I walk through what the research says about five decisions every couple faces: who to marry, whether to get a prenup, how much to spend on the ring and the wedding, whether to combine finances, and how much each spouse should shape financial decisions. ------------------ Learn more about PWL Capital: https://pwlcapital.com/contact-us/?utm_source=content&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=benfelix_yt&utm_content=TdKK1f21xvA Try the tightwad spendthrift scale https://umich.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_55xxAQrYK0WRlY2 *Timestamps* 00:00 - Intro 01:47 - Who Should You Marry? 05:13 - Should You Get a Prenup? 06:38 - Should You Splurge on a Wedding? 09:01 - Should You Combine Finances? 11:50 - How Should You Make Financial Decisions? *References* https://zbib.org/4011235ab5ce4e0da5d4f3da81a5c36d *Avoid Online Scams https://pwlcapital.com/stay-safe-online/ I will never reach out to you on social media platforms or WhatsApp to give financial advice. These are scammers trying to commit fraud. *Check out the Rational Reminder Podcast* YouTube channel @rationalreminder Podcast website https://rationalreminder.ca/ Rational Reminder community (forum) https://community.rationalreminder.ca/ Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-rational-reminder-podcast/id1426530582?mt=2 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6RHWTH9iW7hdnA7eAg7ukO?si=hjZNfLKuSjSeWX38GPqhVA