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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