To celebrate 100 episodes of Marriage & Money, David & Heather find out how well the saver can answer spender questions and vice versa, as well as sharing some of their favorite spending and saving tips.
Finally, we also announce that we are going to be pausing production of this podcast while we stabilize our schedules after moving back to the US.
Thank you for 100 episodes!
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When looking at other people's lives from the outside it can be easy to think they are doing better, or perhaps worse, than they actually are financially. In today's discussion we discuss how making these assumptions can lead to you sabotaging your own financial goals and what you can do to combat these issues.
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When it comes to personal finance, we all start somewhere and we all have more to learn. As such, it can be intemidating when starting on your personal finance journey to understand where and how to begin. Today we discuss how to start if you are new to personal finance and want to level up your finances.
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It may be hard to believe, but we are already halfway through 2022! An what better time than midway through the year to check in on the progress you've made so far on your financial goals, and adjust accordingly! Today we dive into our mid-year discussion as well as offer thoughts on how you can be most successful with yours.
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While it is easy to see why an emergency fund is important, it is a lot harder to see how to save for one, especially when money is already tight. In our conversation this week we discuss a few ways to save for your emergency fund and a little on our journey to create our emergency fund.
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If you've been struggling with your budget, there is a good chance it is because situations during the month ended up being different than you originally planned. In our discussion today we talk about how to make adjustments mid-month as well as a few tips to make the next month more accurate!
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You've been working hard and waiting for the right time to buy that house, now you are finally ready to do it. So what is next? In today's episode we discuss a few things you will want to have in place and be considering as you look to buy that first home.
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It may be easy to think about how you might address a conflict in theory, but what about specific scenarios where you and your spouse may disagree? Today we jump into 4 common scenarios where couples often run into trouble and talk offer common sense suggestions on how to work through each.
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Vacations should be fun! So why is it than when making decisions on how to spend our time and money we can create situations that result in arguments with our spouse? Let's talk about a few of the trouble spots we can hit when planning vacations together and some possible ways to get past them. Also, we end with dreaming about what vacations we'd like to work towards as a couple!
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Often times we make our personal finances more complicated than they need to be, which can then introduce confusion or arguments into money conversations. Today we discuss several ways for you to simplify your finances to make managing them easier!
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Like water and fire, money can be either a tool to improve your marriage or a force that creates havoc. Protecting your marriage against financial arguments certainly isn't easy, but today we discuss a few techniques for protecting your marriage against the harms money can cause.
My apologies, we had some audio problems for David's recording around the 12:30 mark, but it does improve after a couple minutes.
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There are a host of options available when looking to start investing or if you are considering taking a new approach. Each strategy has different levels of risk, reward, and is potentially suited for a different time horizon. Today we look at several different options to discuss when they might meet your needs best and things to consider when you and your spouse are determining your investment approach.
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Not everyone is able to get on the same page as their spouse right away, in fact, sometimes a spouse might be actively working against what the other spouse is trying to accomplish. We discuss how to work with a spouse that might be financially irresponsible, and where to start the hard work of rebuilding communication.
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This week we look findings from a study done by the AICPA, a prestigious accounting institution, on the top financial trends in the US. While these trends tend to focus more on the negative, there is light at the end of the tunnel! Join us as we discuss how to combat these trends in addition to as what is working well!
Link to article referenced: https://www.aicpa.org/news/article/6-personal-finance-trends-that-should-worry-all-americans
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It doesn't matter if change is for the better or worse, with it brings financial consequences. Today we discuss what common types of financial transitions are, how to plan for them, and how to thrive in the midst of them. We discuss some of the changes we've been through through our time as a married couple along with what has gone well and what hasn't.
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Everyone comes to a marriage with different financial perspectives and philosophies. This can add stress and perhaps even hard feelings between partners when these philosophies collide. Today we have a conversation about how to start these conversations while talking a little about our journey through the ups and downs of conflicting philosophies.
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You're no doubt familiar with the concept of spring cleaning, but have you ever thought about how you might apply the concept to your finances? Today we dive into what spring cleaning might look like for your finances and how you could approach it as a couple.
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Today we discuss the most common mistakes people make with their money, often times without even realizing they are mistakes! Join us as we share about the mistakes we have made and the ones that still tempt us today.
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If you are setting goals, why not go big!? Today we discuss a few of the benefits of aiming high with your goals and how to create a strong BHAG while sharing a few of the BHAGs we've set over the years as well as what might be next. As always, we wrap up with a related question for you to discuss as a couple.
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Having an emergency fund is great, but using it can be an entirely different thing. What should you be thinking about when a crisis strikes and how do you ensure you are ready for the next one? We tackle these and other questions today as we dive into handling emergencies.
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