The Jesse Mecham Show
Ask Jesse: How to Plan with a Reluctant Partner, and Some Successes
Feb 5, 2024
In this podcast, Jesse answers questions from listeners about money, finance, and life. Topics include dealing with a reluctant partner in budgeting, involving partners in financial planning, and success stories of paying off debt and gaining control of finances.
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Quick takeaways
- Establishing credit is not necessary and using a debit card can provide simplicity and cost benefits for both the consumer and merchant.
- When combining finances as a couple, take the lead in budgeting, involve your partner in decision-making, and prioritize transparency and openness over guilt or blame.
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Credit Cards and Establishing Credit
In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses whether credit cards are the best way to build credit. They highlight a guest who has never had a credit card but still managed to buy a home and pay it off. The speaker emphasizes that establishing credit is not necessary and that using a debit card can provide simplicity and cost benefits for both the consumer and the merchant.
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