Money conversations can feel loaded… emotional… sometimes even explosive.

And for most couples, money only gets talked about when something goes wrong.

In this episode, I’m sharing a powerful conversation with Ramit Sethi, author of I Will Teach You to Be Rich, about how the language we use around money shapes our relationships.

Instead of asking reactive questions like “Why did you spend that?” or “How are we going to pay this off?,” Ramit challenges couples to focus on the bigger picture: the life they actually want to build together.

He introduces the idea of a “Rich Life Review”—a simple monthly conversation where you and your partner look at key numbers, celebrate wins, and talk about your goals.

Because the real problem isn’t the $20 purchases couples argue about…

It’s that we rarely ask the $30,000 questions that shape our future.

If you’ve ever felt awkward or stuck talking about money with your partner, this episode will give you a framework to start healthier, more productive conversations—and design a life you’re truly excited to live.

Click play to hear all of this and:

[00:00] Why most couples only talk about money when there’s a problem

[02:00] How the language we use about money shapes our relationships

[03:45] Why Ramit believes most couples argue about the wrong financial issues

[05:00] The difference between $3 questions and $30,000 life questions

[06:20] What a “Rich Life Review” is (and why it replaces budgeting meetings)

[07:30] The simple framework for a monthly money conversation with your partner

[09:00] The four key financial numbers every couple should track

[10:30] How focusing on big-picture goals transforms money conversations

🎧 Listen to the full episode with Ramit Sethi, How to Talk about Money with Your Partner and Build a Rich Life Together with Ramit Sethi , >>HERE<<

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• 8 Mindset Shifts to Transform Your Relationship with Money
• How Women Reclaim Power Through Money with Financial Feminist, Tori Dunlap
• The Power of Clarity: Success, Money, and Mindset Shifts with Marie Forleo

Connect With Ramit Sethi:

• Instragram: https://www.instagram.com/ramit
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IWT/
• Website: https://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/

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