The Second Marriage Trap: What Most Couples Miss

In this debut episode, Penny Di Giovanna shares the story of a successful second-marriage couple who blended their lives—but not their finances.

He owns multiple businesses.
 She’s a high-earning executive with real estate assets.
 They’ve built a beautiful life together—yet they’re financially exposed, with outdated wills and no coordinated plan.

This isn’t rare. It’s a trap.

In today’s episode, you’ll hear:

• Why second marriages require intentional financial planning
• The hidden risks of doing nothing
• How to prevent unintended inheritances, business complications, and family conflict

If your life is complex, your plan should be too—on purpose.

Disclaimer: The story and characters described in this episode are fictitious and created for illustrative purposes only. Any resemblance to actual persons, families, or events is purely coincidental.

Hosted by Penny Di Giovanna, CFP®, CDFA®
Founder of Financial Planning By Design | Multi-Gen Family Planning - Boutique Virtual Family Office

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