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The Financial Samurai Podcast

The Evolution Of Modern Couples with Emily Luk, Co-Founder and CEO Of Plenty

Feb 1, 2024
Emily Luk, Co-Founder and CEO of Plenty, discusses the challenges faced by modern couples, including work-life balance, raising a family, and the decreasing birth rate. They also explore the trend of marrying later in life and its effects on fertility, as well as the expenses of egg freezing and IVF treatment. Additionally, they touch on the dilemmas faced by women regarding egg freezing for family planning or retirement, and how couples at different stages of their relationship can benefit from using the Plenty platform to manage their finances.
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  • Modern couples often prioritize financial independence by both partners having their own careers.
  • Couples marrying later in life are more intentional and have healthier conversations, resulting in lower divorce rates compared to previous generations.

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Definition of modern couples and the challenge of independence

A modern couple is often defined as both individuals in the partnership working, which leads to a built-in independence within the relationship. Unlike older generations, where only one partner would work, the modern couple is characterized by both individuals having their own careers and maintaining financial independence.

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