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3073: The Six Key Steps to Healthy Finances in Your Relationship by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits

Mar 15, 2025
12:14

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Episode 3073:

Learning to talk openly about money and align financial goals can transform a relationship. Leo Babauta outlines six key steps to achieving financial harmony with your partner, from discussing values and removing emotions from money talks to creating a plan and holding regular financial meetings. By staying positive, honest, and team-oriented, couples can build a strong financial foundation that supports both their individual and shared dreams.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://zenhabits.net/six-steps-to-healthy-finances-in-your-relationship

Quotes to ponder:

"We can tell our values by looking at our checkbook stubs."

"If that’s what makes the other person happy, you should want to make them happy - that’s the basis of a good relationship."

"Team members can help each other out and encourage each other, or they can rip the team apart by being negative, by blaming, by working against common goals."

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