Money For Couples with Ramit Sethi

Ramit Sethi
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10 snips
Apr 2, 2024 • 57min

150. “We’re broke, but I spend $350/mo on clothes” (Part 2)

Exploring a couple's financial challenges, relationship dynamics, and financial responsibility. Addressing issues like debt, overspending on clothes, and the need for transformative shifts in habits. Emphasizing communication, setting boundaries, automating finances, and making intentional spending decisions. Highlighting the importance of addressing root causes, increasing income, and seeking professional advice for financial stability.
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20 snips
Mar 26, 2024 • 52min

149. “We have no savings but bought our kid a $500 toy for Christmas” (Part 1)

A couple in their mid-thirties struggles with debt and overspending on their child, despite costly home renovations. They delve into financial challenges, childhood influences, and the psychology of overspending. The episode highlights the importance of communication, mindset shifts, and breaking the cycle of financial mismanagement.
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4 snips
Mar 19, 2024 • 1h 18min

148. “We have 2 kids and $0 invested, but refuse to get 9-5 jobs”

A couple in southern Texas runs their own businesses, avoiding corporate pressure. Callie wants to get serious about investing, but is Travis on board? They discuss downsizing vehicles, managing joint finances, balancing work-life, and shifting to a strategic financial mindset for a secure future.
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8 snips
Mar 12, 2024 • 1h 12min

147. “I don’t trust him with money, so I check his cc accounts”

A couple navigates trust and communication issues due to credit card debt. They discuss financial struggles, family influences, and aligning financial mindsets. The importance of addressing money disagreements before marriage is highlighted.
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8 snips
Mar 5, 2024 • 1h 17min

146. “I'm jealous when I see friends' vacations on Instagram”

A couple debates saving for college vs. spending a raise differently, revealing generational money patterns. Financial anxieties impact relationships and highlight feelings of jealousy towards friends' vacations. Exploring personal aspirations, debt struggles, and automating finances for a secure future.
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Feb 27, 2024 • 1h 12min

145. “Am I a bad mom if we can’t do a $7k Disney trip?”

A couple struggles with setting boundaries for their blended family and managing finances, leading to overspending on a $7k Disneyland trip. The episode explores contrasting views on money management, the impact of generational behaviors, and the challenges of navigating debt, savings, and financial mindset. It emphasizes the importance of communication, shared financial goals, and reevaluating traditional relationship dynamics in financial decision-making.
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Feb 20, 2024 • 1h 7min

144. “We make $245K. Why do I have to ask my wife for dinner money?”

Mid-50s couple planning RV travel with financial struggles. Brad & Angie discuss unequal financial dynamics, past money-making ventures, and achieving stability. Emphasizing personal finances, redefining wealth, and pursuing a 'rich life' through travel.
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10 snips
Feb 13, 2024 • 1h 22min

143. “I maxed out my credit cards on our $45k wedding. Are we broke?”

A couple in their late 20s discusses their financial struggles after maxing out credit cards on their $45k wedding. They explore the importance of communication and understanding in relationships and finances, reflect on childhood memories and regrets, and analyze their assets, debts, and expenses. The podcast also offers potential solutions for their financial stress, including conscious spending, selling or renting their house, finding a roommate, and increasing their income.
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18 snips
Feb 6, 2024 • 1h 28min

142. “We have a $2.3M net worth—but we cut coupons”

A couple of lawyers, Brian and Rachel, argue about money and retirement. They discuss their separate financial approaches and the impact of past money problems on their marriage. The conversation explores their anxieties about living on one income and shares frugal advice from the speaker's parents. They also reflect on their experience with a non-transparent financial advisor, the importance of taking control of investments, and concerns about financial support for their daughters. The chapter concludes with the idea of selling a card collection for supplemental income.
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5 snips
Jan 30, 2024 • 1h 19min

141. “We only have $2k in savings but she can’t stop going to the mall”

A couple in their mid thirties opens up about their financial challenges, including overspending, credit card debt, and differing attitudes towards money. They discuss the impact of their financial situation on their relationship, the transition to homeownership, and the resistance to reading. They also explore feelings of isolation and guilt, the destructive impact of avoiding financial issues, and their desire for financial stability. Additionally, they delve into their expenses and income, struggling with a frugal meal plan, and making financial changes with specific actions and systems.

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