Money and Marriage -- When 50/50 stops making sense

Million Dollar Plan by IBJ Media

Apr 23, 202662:51Business

What happens when one spouse downshifts their career—and the money dynamic in a marriage suddenly changes? This week, Pete, Kristen, and Dame tackle a thoughtful (and spicy) listener dilemma: after years of splitting eve...

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