
149. “We have no savings but bought our kid a $500 toy for Christmas” (Part 1)
Money For Couples with Ramit Sethi
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Navigating Financial Struggles and Mindset Shifts
The chapter explores a couple's financial challenges, from impulsive spending to borrowing for necessities like a work truck, highlighting the emotional weight of money struggles. It addresses the lack of agency in low-wage industries, emphasizes the importance of shifting mindset from 'deserving' to hard work and setting goals, and discusses the couple's efforts at budgeting amidst constant financial pressure.
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