Confronting Financial Issues in Relationships and the Importance of Budgeting

This chapter explores the drawbacks of keeping separate accounts in relationships and how they can mask financial issues. It advocates for joint accounts as a means to reveal and tackle underlying problems, while also providing budgeting advice for the summer to promote financial stability.

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Dave Ramsey and George Kamel answer your questions and discuss:

"How do I navigate refusing a large monetary gift from family due to cultural expectations?"
"I'm about to take on $200,000 of student loans, how do I begin to pay this off?"
"Dave, have you gone soft on Crypto?"
"I'm worried that if I buy a car right now, it will jeopardize my ability to get a home loan"
"How do I support my household on my own when my husband doesn't work?"
"Should I take the buyout or the monthly payments for my pension?"
"How do I ask my boss for a raise?"
"Should I take out a HELOC for home repairs?"
"Should I re-enter the workforce if it means that I will be away from my friends and family more?"
"Is it okay to not buy a home for a couple of years while living in a foreign country?"
"My husband says I'm financially abusive, is he right?"
"Can I go on vacation while I am saving for a house?"
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