Should you consider a prenup?

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Should you consider a prenup?

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Jun 23, 2010

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Prenuptial agreements aren't just the province of celebrities and wealthy people. In this episode, Molly and Cristen take a critical look at prenups and their stipulations and discuss some practical reasons for considering such an "unromantic" agreement. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Jun 23, 2010

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Should you consider a prenup?

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