Let’s be clear: some of this “wisdom” is just propaganda with better PR.

And we’re not falling for it.

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In this video essay, Chelsea dives into the realities of marriage for women, statistically speaking: how we’re sold an idea of an egalitarian partnership, and how that ultimately does not play out for many women — financially, or emotionally. Marrying the right partner can add so much to your life, but the wrong one can do exactly the opposite.

Special thanks to:

-Our guest Robyn

-Mel Hamlett: https://www.tiktok.com/@melhamlett?lang=en & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRW66WXeQGNdV1NtyAIv0Cg

SOURCE LINKS:

https://www.britannica.com/topic/dowry

https://www.britannica.com/topic/coverture

https://www.fdic.gov/resources/supervision-and-examinations/consumer-compliance-examination-manual/documents/5/v-7-1.pdf

https://theweek.com/culture-life/men-women-housework-unequal

https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2023/04/13/in-a-growing-share-of-u-s-marriages-husbands-and-wives-earn-about-the-same/

https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/11/why-women-cant-put-down-the-vacuum/680714/

https://onlinepublichealth.gwu.edu/resources/equity-vs-equality/

https://donnafreedman.com/financial-planning-many-women-dont-care/#google_vignette

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-18/why-don-t-more-fathers-take-paternity-leave

https://qz.com/401236/even-couples-who-split-the-housework-end-up-unequal-once-a-baby-is-born

https://www.scarymommy.com/parenting/schools-call-mom-dad-research-study-emily-oster

https://iwpr.org/motherhood-is-hard-pay-penalties-make-it-harder/

https://www.northerntrust.com/united-states/institute/articles/financial-mistakes-women-make-during-the-divorce-process

CHAPTERS:

00:00:00 Intro

00:02:41 Ad Break

00:04:51 Intro

00:11:45 Chapter 1: A history of marriage as economic proposition

00:15:48 Chapter 2: When he's not willing to meet you halfway

00:24:20 Chapter 3: The tyranny of the 50/50 warriors

00:34:01 Chapter 4: The "wife allowance" dynamic coming back into vogue

00:41:00 Chapter 5: Having kids (when things go from bad to worse)

00:50:59 Chapter 6: When you inevitably want a divorce from him

SOURCES CHELSEA MENTIONS:

- https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=928523921974389&id=100044503686647

- https://www.investopedia.com/what-if-billionaires-paid-more-in-taxes-7153334

- https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/irs-recovered-1-3-billion-unpaid-taxes-wealthy-taxpayers-audits/

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Welcome back for season 2 of Asked & Answered! This is a 6-part series co-hosted by TFD founder Chelsea Fagan & Erin Lowry of Broke Millennial dedicated to answering your personal money questions, from budgeting and investing basics, to navigating the financial headlines of our current political climate.

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It’s just not enough to care privately. We have to act publicly. Even when it’s uncomfortable. Even when it feels like “maybe not my fight” or “there must be someone else better for this.” Especially then.

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In this episode of The Budget Fix, TFD creative director Holly Trantham and Monarch CFP® Rachel Lawrence dissect real-life budgets to help you better reach your long-term money goals. In this episode, they help budgeter Alex assess their goal of moving to a more LGBT-friendly state, budgeting on a barista salary, and finding stability without succumbing to a hyper-capitalist lifestyle.

DISCLAIMER: This is for educational and entertainment purposes, and folks should always seek help from a licensed financial professional for their individual situations.

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01:48 Introducing Rachel

03:47 Alex's budget

19:30 Mild budget fix

33:50 Medium budget fix

37:05 Spicy budget fix

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A 10-hour flight to Egypt for a single day sounds bold… until you realize the planet’s picking up the tab.

This isn’t about shaming travel—but we should talk about what we’re glamorizing.

Source: OurWorldInData.org

#TravelCulture #Overconsumption #SustainableTravel #ClimateImpact #HotTake #ModernWanderlust #OurWorldInData #dopamine

Because there's still more to talk about...

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Other political rants:

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2. no ethical consumption under capitalism: https://youtu.be/E0vdHKSefdA

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4. it's lowkey giving recession, i fear https://youtu.be/7d138uWPJ8Y

5. you can't reason with these people https://youtu.be/feYwse7wPBk

Marrying the wrong man is one of the most expensive mistakes a woman can make. Our next video essay drops May 27th. Watch it on YouTube or via the link in bio.

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