In this episode, master financial coaches, Shana and Vanessa, who co-host the Financial Coaching for Women podcast, which ranks in the top 1.5% worldwide and stays in the top 10 "How To" podcasts on Apple in the US AND they are on Top Self today to discuss how financial transparency and trust are crucial in relationships. 

Backed by five years of hands-on experience as financial coaches and training by Dave Ramsey, Shana and Vanessa, have guided thousands of people all over the world, crafted what feels like a million budgets, and honed their own unique systems. Their advice stands out because it's non-judgmental, straightforward, and breaks down complex financial concepts into simple, actionable steps.

They offer practical tips for couples to manage their money together, touching on: 

• the significance of budgeting, 
• building honest communication, and 
• avoiding financial secrecy  by setting up separate spending accounts while keeping joint finances transparent and honest
• ending the paycheck to paycheck cycle
• automating your budget, bill, savings and spending

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
01:35 How It All Began: The Story of Friendship and Business
02:20 The Importance of Trust in Financial Relationships
03:07 Common Financial Issues in Relationships
04:10 Early Financial Conversations in Dating
05:49 Impact of Upbringing on Financial Behavior
08:11 Transparency and Trust in Marriage
12:03 Building a Budget Together
15:36 Joint vs. Separate Accounts in Marriage
17:57 Creating a Joint Budget
18:07 Balancing Different Financial Priorities
18:46 Bonus Tip: Making Budget Meetings Fun
21:13 Automating Your Finances
21:40 Separating Accounts for Better Management
25:27 Handling Different Income Levels
28:43 Common Financial Mistakes
29:26 Digital Envelope System
31:21 Conclusion and Resources

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