Life Kit How much money do you need to become a parent? An episode from This Is Uncomfortable
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Nov 26, 2022 
Rima Hreis, host of the Marketplace podcast This Is Uncomfortable, dives into the emotional and financial dilemmas surrounding parenthood. She shares insights from a couple grappling with the financial implications of starting a family, emphasizing the pressures of security versus desire. The conversation highlights the value of financial therapy, emotional connections to money, and practical strategies like 'money dates' to reframe financial discussions. It's a candid exploration of how couples can navigate the intersection of money and dreams of parenthood.
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Baby Bryson Dream
- Carrie and Natalia Mansmith, a couple nearing 30, dream of having a baby named Bryson.
- Disagreements about finances create tension, as Carrie worries about affordability while Natalia fears declining fertility.
Carrie's Financial Fears
- Carrie's financial anxieties stem from a difficult childhood marked by poverty and her mother's drug addiction.
- She aims for a $115,000 combined income before having a child to ensure security and avoid repeating past hardships.
Remove Money Language
- Financial therapist Wendy Wright suggests removing money language from discussions to uncover underlying emotions.
- For example, explore the meaning behind Carrie's $115,000 goal without mentioning the number itself.