Natalie and David are just weeks away from their wedding but still have some questions around how to merge finances after marriage. Coming from different backgrounds, they have their own unique fears around financial instability and setting goals together. Should they consider signing a prenup before walking down the aisle to help safeguard their future?

In this episode of What Should I Do With My Money?, listen in as Natalie and David get advice on merging their marital finances from Stacey, a Morgan Stanley Financial Advisor.

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