Avoiding Financial Stress in Marriage and Parenthood

This chapter offers crucial financial guidance to newlyweds, focusing on the risks of becoming 'house poor' and the necessity of establishing a financial safety net. It shares personal stories of financial hardships and emphasizes the importance of life insurance and preventive measures during major life transitions.

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📈 Think you’re good with money? Take our Money in America quiz! George Kamel and Jade Warshaw answer your questions and discuss:

"I inherited $750,000, should I use it all to buy a house in cash?"
"Is selling my house the only option for me to get out of debt?"
"How do I navigate going through a divorce and expecting twins?"
"Should I quit my job to be a stay-at-home mom?"
"How do I begin to trust my husband after his financial infidelity?"
"How do I convince my wife that keeping cash at home to hide it from the government isn't a good idea?"
"I'm $300,000 in debt, how do I begin to pay this off?"
"Can I afford to buy a Viper?"
"We're millionaires but we still have anxiety about buying a vacation home"

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