We all want things we don't need, so what do you do when your spouse and you can't agree on where the money left at the end of the month goes?  We discuss where to start with this conversation, a few of the pitfalls, and some common solutions couples can use to resolve this issue.

As much as we don't like to think or talk about it, everyone dies.  As such, we should plan for it like we do everything else in our finances.  There is no such thing as leaving a perfect estate plan, but there are steps you can take to ensure your family has a great starting place so they can properly fulfil your wishes.

Link to the legacy box discussed in the show.

What should couples do when someone gets a bonus or has a side job that brings in "extra" or unplanned money?  Should this money be directed by the person that brought it in or treated as standard income?  We jump into how we should talk about this money.

There are plenty of options for worthy organizations to give to, and ways to determine how much we should give, so how should we have a conversation about it?  Join us as we talk through our journey in giving and how you can approach this conversation as a couple.

When it comes to investing, there are a lot of options: water cooler conversations, a hot stock tip, or the trendy new investment tool.  But what works and how do you know where to go with it?  In this episode we break down our investment journey and how you can avoid a few of the mistakes we made along the way.

Whether you have any desire to retire or not, it is good to plan ahead for it to give you the option to do so should you later want or need to.  Today we discuss different vehicles for retirement and how to go about determining what your "number" might be.

Tools and articles referenced:

Roth IRA Pros & Cons

What Is an IRA?

Traditional IRA Pros & Cons

Investment (retirement) Goal Calculator

Future Value Inflation Calculator

Savings Withdrawal Calculator

College is expensive.  Many would say too expensive.  So is college the only way?  And if you or your kids decide to go to college how can you do so without having to still pay for it 20 years later?  Join us as we study what it takes to go to school without getting schooled by debt!

Articles referenced in the show:

As fun as the holidays can be, they often bring with them the stress of financial pressure, obligations, and expectations.  This week we dive into how to get a handle on these issues in order to ensure you have a happy holiday!

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You've likely heard about the benefits of gratitude in our daily lives, but how does this apply to our finances, and even more importantly, to our marriages?  This week we dive into the impact gratitude can have on your relationship with your spouse and how you approach money.

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Financing cars is something everyone does right?  How else can I be expected to afford transportation?  Today we tackle the difficult topic of car loans and leases.

Link to savings calculator mentioned

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