Who you choose to marry is one of the biggest business decisions that you will evermake. Love is important, but it is not enough. If you want your relationship to work, you and your partner have to be on the same page financially.In this episode of the Thank Me Later Show with Jini, we chat with two couples about their money journey and their approach of balancing love and money. Jini and David & Oni and Will have a candid conversation about how they manage the finances in their household and lessons they’ve learned along the way. Whether you are married, in a committed relationship, dating or single – if you tune in and apply the tips we share in this episode of the podcast, I promise that you will #thankmelater! #thankmelatershow #thankmelatermoney #jinithornton #moneycoach #financialexpert #valentinesday #loveandmoney STAY CONNECTED:Connect with Thank Me Later:https://thankmelatermoney.com https://www.instagram.com/tmlmoney https://www.tiktok.com/@tmlmoney Connect with Jini:https://jinithornton.com/https://www.instagram.com/jinithornton https://www.tiktok.com/@jinithornton https://www.linkedin.com/in/jinithornton/ RESOURCES: Thank Me Later Resources:TML Community: https://www.thankmelater.moneyCouple’s Money Guide - https://thankmelatermoney.myshopify.com/collections/shop/products/couplesmoneyguide TIMESTAMPS:3:35 - Couple introductions 5:44 - The impact that the couples' family values had on how they approached money in relationships 11:36 - Why you need to think about the lifestyle that you and your partner want to have17:57 - How to get on the same page financially21:10 - The importance of being on the same page as far as spending priorities for children24:11 - How to allocate how much to put in your personal spending accounts and joint bank account26:26 - Common reasons why couples fight about money 30:31 - Maintaining a healthy balance of business and intimacy 35:08 - "C-Suite positions" in your relationship - CEO, CFO, and COO 41:26 - Tactical strategies to handle business in your household46:18 - Advice for couples who often fight about money

Is it time to talk to your parents about estate planning? For some, it can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! In this episode of the Thank Me Later Show with Jini, we chat with sisters Carol Jones and Yolanda Seay about how siblings can get on the same page and help their parents prioritize their estate plan. They share their personal experience helping their mom complete her estate plan during the 4th annual Black Women Will Homecoming Event, and the gift of order that their father left them before he passed away years ago. Tune in to learn practical tips for approaching this sensitive topic with compassion and business savvy, the power of leading by example, and the peace of mind that comes with having everything in order.Whether your parents have been putting off their will or you’re just starting the conversation, this episode will equip you with practical tips to make estate planning a priority.If you watch this episode and apply the tips we share, I promise that you will #thankmelater! #thankmelatershow #thankmelatermoney #jinithornton #moneycoach #financialexpert #EstatePlanning #FamilyLegacy #WillsAndTrusts #FinancialWellness #EndOfLifePlanningSTAY CONNECTED:Connect with Thank Me Later:https://thankmelatermoney.com https://www.instagram.com/tmlmoney https://www.tiktok.com/@tmlmoney Connect with Jini:https://jinithornton.com/https://www.instagram.com/jinithornton https://www.tiktok.com/@jinithornton https://www.linkedin.com/in/jinithornton/ Connect with Carol and Yolanda: https://cjonesinsurance.com/ https://www.instagram.com/carol_jones_statefarm_agent/ https://www.instagram.com/ydseay/RESOURCES: Thank Me Later Resources:TML Community: https://www.thankmelater.moneyThank Me Later Legacy Guide (free download): https://thankmelater.myflodesk.com/h176qtwz1u TIMESTAMPS:3:29 - Carol and Yolanda’s journey with Black Women Will 5:06 - How these sisters motivated their mom to complete her estate plan 7:25 - Some of the barriers of completing your will 9:52 - How to talk to your kids about estate planning 13:30 - How these sisters work together to empower their family financially 15:43 - Tips to apply to talk to your loved ones about estate planning 18:51 - The why behind completing your will 23:30 - The gift of everything being in order 29:07 - Erasing the stigma

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