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← Mind Money Balance3 Nov 2025 · 16 min

175: Not Married, Still Protected: Legal & Financial Security for Unmarried Couples

175: Not Married, Still Protected: Legal & Financial Security for Unmarried Couples3 Nov 202516 min

<p>In this episode, financial therapist Lindsay Bryan-Podvin walks you through the essential legal and financial documents unmarried couples (and poly partners or cohabitating besties!) should consider, like cohabitation agreements, estate planning tools, and property titles. Whether you’re sharing a home, finances, or a life together, these protections can offer clarity and peace of mind, <em>without</em> a marriage certificate.</p><p>Planning while you&#39;re in love and of sound mind is one of the kindest things you can do for your future selves. </p><p>TL;DR: If you don’t make a plan, the state will make one for you.</p><p><br></p><p>READ THIS INSTEAD:</p><p><a href="https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/blogandvideos/protecting-your-relationship-without-marriage"><u>https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/blogandvideos/protecting-your-relationship-without-marriage</u></a></p><p><br></p><p>JOIN THE NEWSLETTER:</p><p><br><a href="https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/newsletter"><u>https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/newsletter</u></a> </p>