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• 151 News Libby Leffler Named to Inc. Female Founders 500 2026 Inc. Magazine named First CEO Libby Leffler to its 2026 Female Founders 500 list, honoring women entrepreneurs reshaping American business. Here's what it means.
  First Editorial Team · Jul 23, 2026
• 152 Education Prenup Tips for First-Time Homeowners: Down Payments, Family Gifts, and Who Keeps the Equity The typical first-time homebuyer is now 40 years old and buying at a record-low 21% share of the market, according to the National Association of Realtors' 2025 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers.
  Liz Federowicz, Esq. · Jul 28, 2026
• 153 Trends Don’t Monday Quarterback Your Marriage See how some of the biggest divorces in NFL history became costly fumbles, and why a modern prenup with First helps you avoid the same mistakes.
  First Editorial Team · Feb 19, 2026
• 154 Planning 5 Conversations Every Couple Must Have Ready to build a strong marriage foundation? Explore five key money and life conversations every couple should have, plus how a prenup with First can help.
  First Editorial Team · Feb 3, 2026
• 155 Planning Use February To Plan June: Use Winter To Get Ready for Your Summer Wedding Use the winter months to plan your dream summer wedding. From budgeting and venue scouting to prenups with First, here’s how to stay ahead.
  First Editorial Team · Feb 3, 2026
• 156 Trends Why Amanda Batula Changed Her Mind About Prenups Reality star Amanda Batula went from skipping a prenup to calling it a “major mistake.” Learn what changed, and how First’s easy and straightforward prenup process helps couples protect their future.
  First Editorial Team · Jan 26, 2026
• 157 Education First Prenups & Infidelity Clauses: What Couples Need to Know Thinking about adding an infidelity clause to your prenuptial agreement, but worried whether it will actually work? Many couples want their prenup to say “if you cheat, you pay,” yet most courts are skeptical of these provisions and often refuse to enforce them. An online prenuptial agreement with First focuses instead on clear, enforceable terms that protect both partners.
  First Editorial Team · Jan 23, 2026
• 158 News First in The New Yorker The piece highlights how prenups have evolved from documents associated with protecting one party’s wealth to essential financial planning tools for modern couples. More couples getting prenups isn't just a trend, particularly among Gen Z and millennials. It's a fundamental reimagining of how couples approach marriage as a financial partnership.
  First Editorial Team · Jan 22, 2026
• 159 News First in Business Insider The article highlights how First's TurboTax-style platform is making prenups accessible, practical, and perfectly suited for the modern economy.
  First Editorial Team · Jan 22, 2026
• 160 News First on “The Breadwinners” We're excited to share that Libby Leffler, founder and CEO of First, was recently featured on The Breadwinners podcast with host Alexis Contos. In this candid conversation, Libby shares her journey from tech executive at Google, Facebook, and SoFi to becoming a startup founder on a mission to transform how couples approach marriage as a financial partnership.
  Sarah Kauffman · Jan 22, 2026
• 161 News UBS Announces Libby Leffler as Founder Award Finalist UBS Female Founder Award celebrates visionary women entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of innovation and redefining leadership
  First Editorial Team · Nov 21, 2025
• 162 News Expanding First: Now Serving 46 States + Washington, D.C. We’ve got news, and it’s a big one. Today, we’re thrilled to share that First® is now available to couples in 46 states across the United States, plus Washington, D.C.
  First Editorial Team · Oct 7, 2026
• 163 Trends Golden Bachelor Gerry Turner Prenup Drama: What Happened? What does the Golden Bachelor teach us about the importance of a prenup? First is here to help! Read about Golden Bachelor Gerry Turner’s prenup struggle and what his story reveals about the importance of prenuptial agreements.
  First Editorial Team · Oct 31, 2025
• 164 Prenup Basics New Jersey Marriage Law 101 Marriage in New Jersey is more than a celebration, it’s a legal contract with lasting rights and responsibilities.
  First Editorial Team · Sep 26, 2025
• 165 News The hidden costs of skipping a prenup in New Jersey Many couples in New Jersey see prenuptial agreements as unnecessary or even unromantic. However, skipping a prenup can open the door to significant financial risks, stressful litigation, and loss of control over assets according to New Jersey law.
  First Editorial Team · Sep 26, 2025
• 166 News Your New Jersey prenup checklist Preparing for marriage is exciting, but protecting your financial future is just as important. In New Jersey, a prenuptial agreement is a powerful tool to define property rights, alimony, and other key issues before tying the knot.
  First Editorial Team · Sep 26, 2025
• 167 News Why Smart Couples in New Jersey Are Choosing First Learn how to get a prenup in New Jersey. Understand the legal steps, requirements, and benefits to protect your future with confidence.
  First Editorial Team · Sep 26, 2025
• 168 Prenup Basics Texas Marriage Law 101 Marriage in Texas isn’t just about romance, it’s also about law. From licenses to community property, Texas has unique legal requirements that affect couples before, during, and (if needed) after marriage.
  First Editorial Team · Sep 5, 2025
• 169 Planning How to Get a Prenup in Texas: Step-by-Step Process, Costs, and Community Property Rules (2026) In Texas, a community property state, a prenuptial agreement lets you and your partner decide how your finances work, instead of letting state law decide for you. Updated for 2026.
  Liz Federowicz, Esq. · Oct 12, 2026
• 170 News First in Fortune The following opinion piece, reproduced below, was written by Libby Leffler, founder of First, and originally published on Fortune.com.
  Libby Leffler · Aug 25, 2025
• 171 Trends Paper Rings? What About A Prenup? Find out why a prenup between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce might be in the vault AND playbook for 2025.
  First Editorial Team · Aug 14, 2025
• 172 Trends First Makes Prenups “Mission Possible” Amid rumors of a prenuptial agreement featuring Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas, First make protecting your relationship easy, quick, and affordable: no Hollywood drama required.
  First Editorial Team · Aug 8, 2025
• 173 Education Let First, Not Coldplay, “Fix You” As seen on social media this week, life plans can change as quickly as the swing of a spotlight. Let First draft a prenuptial agreement that will protect you in any viral moment.
  First Editorial Team · Jul 18, 2025
• 174 Education The Hidden Costs of Skipping a Prenup in Florida Discover the hidden costs of skipping a prenup in Florida: protect your assets, avoid legal headaches, and save thousands with a clear prenuptial agreement.
  First Editorial Team · May 11, 2026
• 175 Prenup Basics Why Florida Couples Are Choosing First for Prenups Why Florida couples are choosing First: Secure your future with an easy, affordable Florida prenup—protect assets, reduce stress, and gain peace of mind.
  First Editorial Team · May 11, 2026
• 176 Law Demystified Florida Marriage Law 101 Florida marriage law 101: Learn what’s required for a valid marriage in Florida, from licenses and age limits to officiants and legal restrictions.
  First Editorial Team · May 11, 2026
• 177 Law Demystified Your Florida Prenup Checklist Your Florida prenup checklist: Ensure a fair, enforceable agreement by covering assets, debts, legal advice, and more before your wedding day.
  First Editorial Team · Jul 17, 2025
• 178 Trends My Labubu Needs A Prenup, Too Prenups aren't just for bank accounts and real estate—today's most valuable assets might be your collectibles and memorabilia.
  First Editorial Team · Jul 4, 2025
• 179 Planning Prenups for Changemakers Creating a better world starts with protecting yourself. Learn how prenups safeguard changemakers and their missions.
  First Editorial Team · Jul 4, 2025
• 180 Trends Why Every Love Islander Needs A Prenup Love Island shows sparks flying, but rarely what happens when real life and finances come into play after the villa.
  First Editorial Team · Jul 4, 2025