Budget Meetings and Priorities

For couples in which one partner is more active in budgeting, it can be helpful to establish regular budget meetings to involve the passive partner. Jesse shares his experience of having high-level, happy budget meetings with his wife, where they discuss their big goals and priorities, such as family travel. He highlights that understanding each other's priorities is crucial, and sometimes certain categories may change over time, like furnishings. Additionally, Jesse mentions that he has provided his wife with a map of their finances to help her understand the overall picture and be more involved.