150: The Trad Wife Trap Nobody Warns You About

September 16
41 mins

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The trad wife life looks lovely online. But what happens when the fantasy fizzles and you have no income, no credit, and no way out?

Jessica and Brandon dig into the trad wife trend and the protections every stay at home spouse needs before giving up a paycheck. They cover why the influencers selling this life are quietly millionaires, what divorce really costs the non-earning partner, and the money rules that keep you from being left with nothing.

In this episode:
• Prenups, postnups, and the response that is a red flag
• Building credit and holding assets in your own name
• The spousal IRA a non-working partner can still fund
• Life and disability insurance that go both ways
• Full financial visibility at home
• The 10 year Social Security rule most people miss

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Money, relationships, and the mindset to master both. Hosted by financial advisor Brandon and his wife Jessica, The Sugar Daddy Podcast breaks down how to build wealth, unpack old money beliefs, and have real conversations...

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