Money For Couples with Ramit Sethi 159. “How can we raise 3 kids if she only makes $15k?”
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Jun 4, 2024 
Guests Caleb and Alex, parents fostering two sisters, share their financial struggles and upbringing in missionary work. They discuss budgeting, faith influences, family dynamics, and navigating financial goals as a couple with three kids. Insights on managing money, communication, and aspirations are highlighted in this engaging episode.
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The Aquarium Job
- Caleb and Alex, both 27, argue about Alex's low salary.
- Caleb wants her to find a better-paying job, but she resists.
Why Do You Cut Coupons?
- Couples often clash when one wants the other to change a behavior without understanding its root cause.
- Ramit highlights the importance of asking "why" to understand deeper motivations, using couponing as an example.
Fun Money Confusion
- Alex struggles to spend money on herself, even with a designated "fun money" budget.
- She prefers spending on others or saving, highlighting her discomfort with self-spending.