Money For Couples with Ramit Sethi

219. “He’s so cheap it’s killing our joy”

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Jul 29, 2025
Angela and Brian navigate a classic couple's clash over money: she dreams of travel while he obsesses over saving for a mythical $1 million retirement. Their impressive net worth contradicts Brian's fears of scarcity. Discover how decades-old financial beliefs can drift relationships apart and mask deeper emotional needs. They explore the cost of frugality and how keeping score on sacrifices erodes connection. With guidance, they seek to align their definitions of a 'Rich Life' and enhance their bond beyond the budget.
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ANECDOTE

Daily Bargain Shopping Conflict

  • Angela loves bargain shopping and traveling but Brian refuses to spend. - Their financial habits clash daily, affecting their relationship and joy.
INSIGHT

$1 Million Retirement Myth

  • Brian's belief in needing $1 million for retirement is 30 years old. - This outdated number deeply influences his money fears and decisions today.
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Power of One Money Belief

  • Brian has clung to his father's advice about money despite it being flawed. - This single offhand comment shaped decades of fear and control issues in money matters.
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