As long as Brad and Angie make sure they have their estate in order so their children are provided for should something happen to them, why get married?

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But researchers did not directly ask participants why they did or did not get married, Kadan-Lottick said.

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That may be why many couples never sit down and have the essential money conversation before they get married.

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