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Should You Marry for Money?

By MP Dunleavey Sent: Friday November 20, 2009

marriage and moneyConsider the marrying habits of the Pimbwe women of Tanzania.

A study published recently in the journal Human Nature, found that Pimbwe women tend to pick multiple mates—and their remarrying strategy seems to convey an economic advantage, as measured by their ever-expanding network of kin and the survival of their children.

What can Western women gain from how another tribe views the material benefits of mating?

The compelling nugget here is that, like the Pimbwe women, it's smart to be financially self-protective when choosing a mate.

Does that mean you should marry for money?

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