The Stacking Benjamins Show Banishing Money Monsters: How to Talk Money With Anyone (Partners, Roommates, or Coworkers) SB1754
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Oct 29, 2025 Doug and Heather Bonaparte, a dynamic husband-wife team, tackle the often scary conversations around money in relationships. They share personal experiences, like navigating Heather's career shift from corporate law to their family business, and highlight how childhood money scripts shape adult beliefs. Discover practical tactics for smooth money talks, the balance between joint vs. separate accounts, and the crucial need for personal introspection before tackling financial discussions. Their tips ensure financial teamwork doesn't turn into a horror show!
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Career Shift Triggered Identity Crisis
- Heather left a 13-year corporate law career to join the family business and forfeited her salary.
- That decision triggered deep questions of self-worth and required years of conversations to recalibrate expectations.
The Croissant That Broke A Spreadsheet
- A couple split every expense 50-50 to prove fairness, down to date-night bills and croissants.
- The arrangement collapsed under unspoken anxieties and job insecurity, forcing them to adopt a more flexible, reciprocal system.
Speak Up With Friends And Offer Alternatives
- Pull a friend aside and explain financial constraints instead of silently agreeing to expensive plans.
- Offer alternatives to expensive activities to preserve friendships without overspending.
