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If you've been struggling with your budget, there is a good chance it is because situations during the month ended up being different than you originally planned.  In our discussion today we talk about how to make adjustments mid-month as well as a few tips to make the next month more accurate! Marriage and Money Email: [email protected] Marriage and Money Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marriage.and.money

You've been working hard and waiting for the right time to buy that house, now you are finally ready to do it.  So what is next?  In today's episode we discuss a few things you will want to have in place and be considering as you look to buy that first home. Marriage and Money Email: [email protected] Marriage and Money Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marriage.and.money

It may be easy to think about how you might address a conflict in theory, but what about specific scenarios where you and your spouse may disagree?  Today we jump into 4 common scenarios where couples often run into trouble and talk offer common sense suggestions on how to work through each. Marriage and Money Email: [email protected] Marriage and Money Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marriage.and.money

Vacations should be fun!  So why is it than when making decisions on how to spend our time and money we can create situations that result in arguments with our spouse?  Let's talk about a few of the trouble spots we can hit when planning vacations together and some possible ways to get past them.  Also, we end with dreaming about what vacations we'd like to work towards as a couple! Marriage and Money Email: [email protected] Marriage and Money Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marriage.and.money

Often times we make our personal finances more complicated than they need to be, which can then introduce confusion or arguments into money conversations.  Today we discuss several ways for you to simplify your finances to make managing them easier! Marriage and Money Email: [email protected] Marriage and Money Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marriage.and.money

Like water and fire, money can be either a tool to improve your marriage or a force that creates havoc.  Protecting your marriage against financial arguments certainly isn't easy, but today we discuss a few techniques for protecting your marriage against the harms money can cause. My apologies, we had some audio problems for David's recording around the 12:30 mark, but it does improve after a couple minutes. Marriage and Money Email: [email protected] Marriage and Money Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marriage.and.money

There are a host of options available when looking to start investing or if you are considering taking a new approach.  Each strategy has different levels of risk, reward, and is potentially suited for a different time horizon.  Today we look at several different options to discuss when they might meet your needs best and things to consider when you and your spouse are determining your investment approach.  Marriage and Money Email: [email protected] Marriage and Money Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marriage.and.money/

Not everyone is able to get on the same page as their spouse right away, in fact, sometimes a spouse might be actively working against what the other spouse is trying to accomplish.  We discuss how to work with a spouse that might be financially irresponsible, and where to start the hard work of rebuilding communication. Marriage and Money Email: [email protected] Marriage and Money Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marriage.and.money/

This week we look findings from a study done by the AICPA, a prestigious accounting institution, on the top financial trends in the US.  While these trends tend to focus more on the negative, there is light at the end of the tunnel!  Join us as we discuss how to combat these trends in addition to as what is working well! Link to article referenced: https://www.aicpa.org/news/article/6-personal-finance-trends-that-should-worry-all-americans Marriage and Money Email: [email protected] Marriage and Money Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marriage.and.money/

It doesn't matter if change is for the better or worse, with it brings financial consequences.  Today we discuss what common types of financial transitions are, how to plan for them, and how to thrive in the midst of them.  We discuss some of the changes we've been through through our time as a married couple along with what has gone well and what hasn't. Marriage and Money Email: [email protected] Marriage and Money Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marriage.and.money/

Everyone comes to a marriage with different financial perspectives and philosophies.  This can add stress and perhaps even hard feelings between partners when these philosophies collide.  Today we have a conversation about how to start these conversations while talking a little about our journey through the ups and downs of conflicting philosophies. Marriage and Money Email: [email protected] Marriage and Money Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marriage.and.money/

You're no doubt familiar with the concept of spring cleaning, but have you ever thought about how you might apply the concept to your finances?  Today we dive into what spring cleaning might look like for your finances and how you could approach it as a couple. Marriage and Money Email: [email protected] Marriage and Money Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marriage.and.money/