Ramit Sethi, a self-made millionaire, author, and television host, recently opened up about a pivotal moment in his marriage concerning finances. Sethi, a noted author on getting and managing wealth and financial discipline for couples, entered into a difficult but necessary conversation with his wife Cassandra. Here’s how the couple addressed the sensitive issue of a prenup before their wedding in 2018. This frank conversation formed the basis of their financial collaboration. It opened the door for their deeper, ongoing process of conversations about money.
Sethi, known for his no-nonsense finance guidance in his best-selling books and the podcast “Money for Couples,” advocates for transparency with money. He argues that it’s key to the health of all relationships. He’s developed an enviable business by helping people and families with financial futures. Whereas other leaders may discuss complex ideas, he gets down to the nitty-gritty of real numbers. The debate over the prenup turned into, perhaps, the most formative experience of their relationship. It shed light on the everyday challenges couples face when discussing money issues.
At the time, Sethi had already earned his stripes in the financial world. He started his business and wrote his first book on making wealth before he ever decided to tackle the subject of a prenup. As he remembers how difficult this discussion was for him at first, ultimately saving both partners’ lives, he recalls how uncomfortable he was.
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