In this two-part episode, Sarah Newcomb, director of financial psychology for Morningstar Inc, explains how to rethink budgeting, overcome overspending, and stop fighting about money.

 

Timestamps

00:04 Introduction

00:37 What kind of financial habits or histories do people tend to bring into their relationships?

02:30 How do couples mesh their financial lives without fighting about saving or spending?

04:36 Why do emotions rise when couples talk about money?

05:36 What should people pay attention to if they feel themselves getting upset about someone else’s financial habits?

06:57 What are steps couples can take to understand each other?

09:33 We’ve talked about rethinking budgeting, overcoming overspending, and how to avoid arguing over money. What’s your advice to our audience if they experience a setback or win?

 

 

Read about topics from this episode.  

Hate Budgeting? Try Rethinking It. 

Got the Urge to Splurge? 4 Steps to Overcome Your Overspending Habit 

How to Avoid Arguing Over Money By Sarah Newcomb

 

 

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Sarah Newcomb https://www.morningstar.com/authors/1951/sarah-newcomb

 

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