Money For Couples with Ramit Sethi

91. “I helped pay off his $30k+ credit card debt and he didn’t even care” (Part 1)

Apr 18, 2023
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ANECDOTE

Paying Off $30K Debt Together

  • Nicole helped Jordan pay off $30,000 credit card debt in about five months.
  • Jordan didn't see the debt as dire, which caused tension between them.
INSIGHT

Different Views On Debt

  • Jordan is emotionally stressed about money despite Nicole seeing credit card debt as a major problem.
  • Their different views on debt reflect deeper differences beyond money alone.
INSIGHT

Income Gap Creates Relationship Stress

  • Nicole makes about $33,000 monthly while Jordan makes around $3,500.
  • This large income gap creates stress and highlights class and income disparity issues in their relationship.
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