This week on Prof G Markets, Ed Elson and Scott Galloway are joined by top divorce attorney James Sexton to explore how money impacts relationships and divorce rates. He also shares practical marriage advice, key relationship red flags, and explains why prenuptial agreements are essential for protecting your future.
James Sexton has been an attorney in New York since 2001. He is a bestselling author and the host of the podcast “Better Call Sexton.”
Timestamps: 00:00 Today's number 00:42 Today's episode 06:01 Interview with James Sexton 06:49 To what extent has money played a role in the divorces that you’ve seen in your career? 09:39 What are the two or three red flags you want to be mindful of if you are thinking about getting married? 14:59 What are two or three best practices during the marriage that make it less likely that someone will be in your office? 21:05 Ad break 23:39 How does gender influence divorce and who ends marriages? 31:04 Is the 50% divorce rate misleading today? 36:14 Should getting married be part of building financial security? 40:43 What is your advice to most people getting married today? 42:41 How should couples be thinking about their finances? 46:04 How can couples handle finances in a way that reduces the chances of divorce? 48:51 Ad break 51:27 Is it a smart thing to do to wait to get married? 56:44 Would you say that the digital age has changed marriage for the worst or for the better? 01:04:04 Break 01:04:14 Conclusion 01:08:08 Credits
