

Money For Couples with Ramit Sethi
Ramit Sethi
Get Ramit's new book, Money for Couples at iwt.com/moneyforcouples. From Ramit Sethi, host of Netflix’s ‘How to Get Rich’ and author of NYT bestselling books, ‘I Will Teach You To Be Rich,’ and ‘Money for Couples’…Imagine listening in on raw, unfiltered conversations with real couples, to explore how money psychology affects their everyday lives. Ramit talks with couples from all walks of life, helping them to get past guilt, resentment, & fighting over purchases, to help them create a shared vision for their Rich Life.Ramit asks the questions we wish we all could ask, presenting a new philosophy on money: spend extravagantly on the things you love, and cut costs mercilessly on the things you don’t.Follow Money For Couples on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and X to start living your rich life today.In Money for Couples, Ramit delves into the often-hidden dynamics around money issues in marriage, which can be some of the biggest challenges couples face. Money psychology impacts everything from everyday decisions to long-term dreams, and Ramit's finance coaching sessions with couples offer an eye-opening look into the deeper emotions behind financial choices.Whether you're wondering how to save for a big goal, how to invest in a shared future, or simply looking to understand personal finance in a relationship better, this podcast delivers practical, actionable insights. Each conversation reveals that money in marriage isn't just about numbers—it's about values, trust, and working together toward a Rich Life that's unique to each couple. Ramit provides a safe space for couples to unpack the beliefs and habits that may hold them back financially, guiding them toward a shared vision for their lives. With humor and empathy, Ramit's finance coaching shows couples that they can learn to save and spend in ways that enhance, rather than hinder, their relationship.Money for Couples is not only a finance podcast but a journey into what makes a marriage strong, financially and emotionally. Through the lens of personal finance, Ramit provides a blueprint for couples to navigate the challenges of managing money together, offering tools to make confident, aligned choices. So, whether you're a fan of the Ramit Sethi podcast or new to his philosophy, tune in and learn how to save, how to invest, and how to create a financial future with the person you love.Ramit's unique approach to money psychology helps couples overcome common money issues in marriage, from guilt and resentment over purchases to aligning on long-term financial goals. By exploring real couples' stories, Ramit offers insights into how money mindset affects everyday decisions and bigger life dreams. His finance coaching provides couples with a safe space to unpack their beliefs and habits around spending, saving, and investing.Rather than focusing solely on the numbers, Ramit emphasizes the importance of values, trust, and working together toward a shared vision for a Rich Life. Couples will learn practical strategies for managing money as a team, from saving for big purchases to building investment portfolios. Ramit's philosophy of "spend extravagantly on the things you love, and cut costs mercilessly on the things you don't" empowers listeners to make financial choices that enhance their relationship.Money for Couples is an essential listen for any married or committed pair looking to improve their personal finance skills and deepen their emotional connection. Ramit's finance coaching and the real-life stories of the couples he features offer a blueprint for navigating the challenges of money in marriage. Whether you're a long-time listener of Ramit's work or new to his approach, this podcast will transform how you think about spending, saving, and investing as a couple.
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Feb 7, 2023 • 1h 10min
81. “We’re broke—but $55,000 private school tuition is a non-negotiable” (Part 2)
In part two of our revealing conversation with Sarah and Kevin, we offer solutions for their serious debt accumulation problem and grapple with the hard truth about their biggest non-negotiable expense: $55k a year for their three daughters’ private school tuition. Links mentioned in this episode
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13 snips
Jan 31, 2023 • 1h 2min
80. “If I add any more to our $50,000 credit card debt, he will ask for a divorce” (Part 1)
Sarah and Kevin are 38 and 42. They sold their home to pay off $130k in debt, only to dig themselves another $55k hole, six months later. Sarah is worried that if she doesn’t stop her credit card spending, Kevin will ask for a divorce. We need two episodes to untangle their complicated situation.Connect with Ramit
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11 snips
Jan 24, 2023 • 1h 12min
79. “We’re worth $700,000+ but my wife took away my credit card”
Kirsten and Jon are both 34, raising two young boys in Canada. Kirsten, an engineer, is all about problems and solutions, going as far as "parenting" Jon when he overspends. Jon avoids money talk like the plague, even giving up his use of the joint credit card to avoid further static at home.Links mentioned in this episodeGet Money Coaching with Ramit Connect with Ramit
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12 snips
Jan 17, 2023 • 1h 19min
78. “I pretend things are fine, but we’re 2 months from going bankrupt”
Alex and Courtney are in their 30s. They live in Southern California and come from completely different money backgrounds. Their numbers reveal a stark truth; fixed costs are sinking their finances. They're only months from going bankrupt. Can Courtney come to terms with their reality? Links mentioned in this episode
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35 snips
Jan 10, 2023 • 1h 35min
77. “We have $6.3 million. Why can’t we take a vacation?”
Tommy is 60 and he’s run his own business for more than 30 years. He loves his work and doesn’t plan to stop. Caroline, his wife, is 56 and is retiring from a stressful job in a few months. Together, they’ve amassed over $6M. She’s ready to spend it but Tommy can’t stop saving and investing.Links mentioned in this episode
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80 snips
Jan 3, 2023 • 2h 5min
76. Who should pay on a date? Money, dating & dealbreakers with Matthew Hussey
World-renowned dating and relationship expert, Matthew Hussey, sits with Ramit for an honest and wide-ranging one-on-one conversation on love, money, and the many layers of raw emotion and hidden messaging shared between them.Links mentioned in this episode
Podcast: Love Life with Matthew Hussey
Website: howtogettheguy.com
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11 snips
Dec 27, 2022 • 1h 19min
75. “We 4x'd our salary as COVID nurses. The experience haunts us. So does the money”
Jenee and Dan are 31 and 34. They've been married for three years and they're travel nurses, moving from city to city to alleviate workforce pressures. During the pandemic, they earned up to 4X their salaries, allowing them to pay off their debts—but at a huge emotional and mental cost.Links mentioned in this episode
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Dec 20, 2022 • 49min
74. “I’m $450k in debt but she still wants me to treat her to dinner” (Part Two)
We pick up part two of Serena and Nate’s conversation with an equity problem—a serious one, and one they didn’t realize they had. Serena earns considerably more for now, but Nate stands to triple her salary in a couple of years. His medical school debt, in the meantime, crushes him. He needs help but she doesn't see it. He can’t, or doesn’t, speak up. Can they meet one another where they are?Links mentioned in this episode
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Dec 13, 2022 • 1h 9min
73. “I earn almost twice as much as my fiancé, but I make him split the rent” (Part One)
Nate and Serena are in their late 20s. They are engaged and live together, but a vast difference in their incomes creates an awkward dynamic when it comes to paying for shared expenses. They think their hot-button issue is a $3,000 loan between them—it’s a lot deeper than that. Resources
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Dec 6, 2022 • 1h 12min
72. Answering questions about recessions, marrying the right person, and firing a financial advisor
This is a special solo episode where I answer questions from members of my Money Coaching program. In today’s episode: How to handle a recession, how I thought about marrying the right person, how to hire a financial advisor (one of my favorite stories), and how to apply some of my advice to your situation. Join Money Coaching here: iwt.com/moneycoaching00:01:16 — 1: What advice do you have about combining finances with a partner?00:08:35 — 2: How does your money strategy change for a recession?00:15:13 — 3: What would Ramit say to a single person who wants to marry the right person?00:23:11 — 4: $3 questions vs. $30,000 questions00:26:18 — 5: I'm a late starter. How do I calculate my contributions after age 50?00:28:50 — 6: How do I balance funding an emergency fund and contribute to retirement every month?00:33:01 — 7: What is your recommended asset allocation?00:33:11 — 8: I'm curious how others think about different kinds of debt.00:39:39 — 9: How do I fire a financial advisor?00:50:54 — 10: Should I continue contributing to my Roth IRA even when the market is doing so poorly?00:52:58 — 11: What is something about psychology Ramit wishes more people knew and took action on?00:56:36 — 12: How do I protect my kids and think about where I want my money to go when I die?01:03:09 — 13: I’m throwing out a humble brag after checking the history of my earnings at ssa.gov.01:04:30 — 14: I’d like to celebrate a win overcoming invisible money scripts while out to dinner with my family.Connect with Ramit
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