Community Mailbag: 2020 Budget Shifts, Financial Cushions, and More

We’ve brought back the reader mailbag. Today we’re answering your questions about marriage and money!  Reader Mailbag One of my favorite parts of Couple Money is the community. Having you be a part of this has definitely made the work more enjoyable. Whenever I hear from you about what you’re working on, questions you have, or ideas you think will be helpful, I’m happy.   When I started Couple Money 11 years ago, it was basically a journal of us and our journey of paying off debt. Then you came in and other couples sharing your stories and it’s really been a blast.  So today’s episode will be a bit of fun, I’m answering the most popular questions I’ve received this year along with one covering a new topic I haven’t really got into before.  In this episode, we’re answering your questions such as:  How our spending has shifted this year with everything going on Quick way to figure out how much you need to retire How defined benefit plans work  Ready? Let’s get started!  Thank You to Our Sponsor Coastal! Support for this podcast comes from Coastal Credit Union. If you’re living in the Raleigh Durham area and looking to bank better, come check out Coastal today! Resources to Get the Most Out of Your Money Here are some resources to make managing your money much easier! Best Budget and Money Apps: Personal Capital, Tiller, Mint Grow Your Stash Faster: High Yield Savings with CiT Bank Jumpstart Your Marriage and Your Money Saber Pension & Actuarial Services <- Defined Benefit Plans Support the Podcast! Thank you so much for listening to the podcast! Spread the word! If you enjoyed this episode and think it can help a buddy get on the path to dumping debt and become financially free, please share. Leave a review. Honest feedback and reviews make a big difference and gets the word out about the podcast. Leave your review on Apple or Stitcher. Grab a copy of Jumpstart Your Marriage and Your Money. My book is designed for a busy couple to set up their finances in 4 weeks. Get tips and tools that have worked for other couples on their journey of building their marriage and wealth together! Music Credit Like the music in this episode? Our theme song is by Gentle Regime. Additional Music from Artists at Audiio.