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1914: How To Argue About Money Nicely & Productively by Sarah Von Bargen of Yes and Yes on Talking About Finances With Your Partner

Oct 2, 2023

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Sarah Von Bargen teaches how to argue about money nicely and productively. The podcast discusses strategies for managing finances as a couple, handling shared expenses, and understanding each other's perspectives. It emphasizes the importance of respectful communication and the negative impact of financial disputes on relationships.

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Contribute a proportional percentage of earnings to a joint account when sharing expenses to promote fairness in the relationship.

Address financial disputes and misunderstandings in relationships by openly discussing money matters with respect and empathy.

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Equitable Contributions to Joint Expenses

One key insight from the podcast is the suggestion to contribute a proportional percentage of earnings to a joint account when sharing expenses with a partner. This approach recognizes that money holds different value based on individual incomes. By contributing a percentage rather than a fixed sum, both partners can feel they are making equitable contributions to shared expenses, reducing potential financial resentments and promoting fairness in the relationship.

Introduction

3min

Strategies for Managing Finances as a Couple

2min

Strategies for Handling Shared Expenses and Understanding Each Other's Perspectives

2min

The Significance of Productive Money Talks in Relationships

4min

Sarah Von Bargen teaches you how to argue about money nicely and productively

Episode 1914: How To Argue About Money Nicely & Productively by Sarah Von Bargen of Yes and Yes on Talking About Finances With Your Partner

Sarah has consulted, strategized, and ghostwritten for hundreds of companies, bloggers, and entrepreneurs. Her clients include fashion labels, authors, life coaches, photographers, restaurants, psychologists, interior designers, and people who wouldn’t want you to know they have a ghostwriter.

In addition to writing three books and an e-course, her writing has been featured on Buzzfeed, Forbes.com, Lifehacker, HelloGiggles, MindBodyGreen, Glamour, CLEO and Problogger named her one of 15 bloggers to watch in 2013

The original post is located here: https://www.yesandyes.org/2017/02/how-to-argue-about-money.html

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