Communication is the backbone of marriages, and certainly that is true with money in marriage.  Join us as we discuss what topics couples should discuss, tips on how to approach these conversations, and how to work with a spouse that doesn't want to talk about money.  Plus, this week we have our first listener question!

Check out the referenced article with tips on talking to your spouse about money here.

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While it may seem counter-intuitive, a budget can provide financial freedom in a marriage where there was none thereby reducing money related arguments.  Join us as we talk about using a budget to set financial expectations.

Click here for the budget template discussed.

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Saving is hard work.  We all know it is important, but it is easier said than done.  Maybe finances are already tight, maybe the future seems a long way away, or maybe we just don't know how to get started.  Today we discuss David's favorite topic and why it is so critical to your financial success as a couple.

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Everyone has debt right?  So what's the big deal?  While we may not always realize it, debt limits our options and keeps us from realizing our dreams and goals.  Let's talk about what the impact of debt is on marriage, what options being debt free can open up, and how Heather is holding up while in quarantine.

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No one makes progress financially by accident, and it is even harder if couples have competing goals between them. So how can you dream big as a couple and start building a plan to make your dreams a reality?  Let's talk through it and find out!

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There are several different approaches to organizing finances in a marriage.  We discuss the 3 most common approaches as well as a few pros and cons of each.

You can view the article referenced in this episode here.

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Are there a few simple rules you can follow to have success in your personal finances?  How about 60 simple rules?  This week we discuss going to the movies, our weekend, and some initial thoughts on guideposts to financial success.

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Gift giving is a major portion of most people's budgets.  Americans spend about $1,000 per person buying others gifts for Christmas alone. So how should couples handle gift giving? Today we dive into how to make these decisions as a couple.

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This week we try to give a little better perspective on where we come from from a financial history standpoint and our journey with money discussions as a couple.  We also discuss an article highlighting the top financial searches by state and what that might say about America.

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David and Heather discuss how COVID has impacted vacations in the US and how we approach vacation budgeting overall.

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