Most everyone enjoys the convenience, variety, and service when eating out, but it all comes as a cost.  Today's discussion is how to balance eating out with managing a responsible budget and not end up fighting with your spouse in the process!

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It may not immediately seem necessary, but pre-marriage and marriage counseling can be an excellent tool for working through money differences.  David and Heather discuss the great experience they had with pre-marriage counseling and what you might expect to gain from it.

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In this lighter episode, we look back at movies and TV shows that have things to say about money, both good and bad, while tackling some not so hard hitting questions such as:  What are Heather's thoughts on embezzlement?  How can I form a heist crew?  Will humanity ever rise above the need for money?

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It is tempting to jump into our emergency fund when something urgent comes up.  This week we discuss the difference between urgency and emergency and talk about the benefits an emergency funds provide and why we should not dip into them for anything other than true emergencies.

Odds are you've fought about money with your spouse.  While it is easy to think you fought over what was purchased or what was said, there are almost always deeper reasons for these disagreements.  In this episode we dive into several of the most common underlying reasons couples fight about money and how to avoid them.

Sooner or later, you will likely want to borrow money.  Should you?  And what should you expect if you decide to loan money?  David & Heather go head to head as they disagree about when the right time to borrow money is, and what should be the approach while also recognizing everyone's situation is unique.

It can be easy to justify an purchase, especially one that you know is worth more than what you are paying.  But is it really an investment?  Maybe.  We also might just be using the term to get what we want.  We discuss the differences between investments, speculation, and excuses as we work to get to the bottom of this issue.

To many Americans, the decision to rent or buy housing is seemingly clear: smart people buy!  But common wisdom like this might not always be the right decision for everyone.  Join us for a discussion of several key questions you should ask yourself before pulling the trigger on buying a house.

We've all fallen for some common money myths!  Heather and David fess up to some of the mistakes they've made as they bust through 10 money myths people regularly fall for.  Also, it's quiz time for David as Heather finds out how well he really knows her!

Is it a home improvement or is it maintenance?  And does it even matter? Heather gives David a pop quiz to see how aligned the two are on their definitions of home improvements and the two discuss how to prepare and talk about what work should or should not be done to your house.