Couple Money Podcast

Do you two have a couple of dreams you'd love to get started on but right now the money isn't working? Today we're going to discuss how to pursue your dreams without going broke! Working Together to Pursue Your Dreams Real life isn't that smooth. There are a dozen and more ways things can go sideways with the business. If you're married, you have to work as a team. Today Alex Grodnik from Wall Str...

Want to become debt free, but you haven't figured out how to do it together? Here's what you need to know to knock out your debt faster!  Debt Free Together I've yet to meet a couple who became debt free by accident. I mean it's kind of easy to slip into credit card debt or take on loans because that's considered normal. But to move away from that mentality takes effort. And being a couple, you ha...

Want to stop living paycheck to paycheck, but not sure where to start? Learn how to create a budget together so you can have fun now and some savings later!  Create a Budget You Both Love How do you feel about your budget? Be honest. Chances are you're not exactly thrilled about it. A survey conducted by Experian found that nearly half – 42% to be exact – don't use one because they feel like they'...

Today on the podcast we're going to be talking about the connection between your hobbies and having a rich life! Do Your Hobbies Move You Closer to Financial Independence? So today's topic - this connection between the hobbies you have and whether or not you're having a rich life -  is fascinating to me. It's kind of a continuation of this past Tuesday's episode where we were talking about breakin...

Do you feel like you've hit a wall with your money? Learn how to find your financial blindspots an d break the mindless spending twitch! How to Break the Mindless Spending Cycle We all do it. It might be small amounts every day perhaps driving by to grab coffee and breakfast on the way to work or going out for lunch with colleagues. It could be those Amazon deliveries that show up at our doors, tu...

Want to be completely debt free, including your house? Find out the key changes one couple made to pay off their mortgage in less than 5 years!  Pay Your Mortgage Off Faster What would you do if you owed your home free and clear like Andy does now? With no mortgage payment what options would open up? There's a good chance you'd love to get rid of your mortgage, but the idea of getting rid of such...

With money fights being the main cause of divorce, many couples could use some financial therapy. Learn habits and techniques you can use to make money talks less stressful and more productive! Is Financial Therapy Right for You?  Money problems are usually symptoms of a much deeper issue. It can be within our relationship - how we communicate or it can an issue we ourselves have like anxiety or d...

Have you ever been frustrated with how long it was going to take to get out of debt? Learn how to handle setbacks, define your family's path, and knock out your goals together!  Defining Your Family's Financial Success Do you ever feel frustrated with how things are going? You read these awesome stories like  This Couple Paid Off $72,000 in Debt in 22 Months or  Couple shares how they wiped out $1...

How would your life change if you were debt free? No credit cards, car or student loan to worry about. Not even a mortgage. Today one couple shares their journey and advice to a happy and debt free life! Living Debt Free Living debt free can seem like an impossible dream depending on where you're starting from. For some couples and families taking on debt seems to be just a normal thing you do. Bu...

Frustrated with your credit card, car payments, and student loans? Learn how you two can come together to dump your debt faster and retire early!  How You Can Retire Early Let me ask you two questions.  Where are you guys right now?  Where do you want to be in five years?  Does it seem like there is a huge gap between today and five years from now?    If you would've told me five years ago we'd be...

Do you feel like you guys are kind of stuck with your finances? Have you hit a wall and don't know the next move? Today I'll share how you can find the best financial advisor for you!  Finding the Right Financial Advisor What do you think about when you hear financial advisor? You may have been to one of those luncheons where you get some information about investing or maybe insurance but the fina...

Do you feel like all of your paycheck plus some is going towards your bills and making no headway on your goals? Today we'll cover 5 ways you can get caught up and begin getting out from under your debts! Struggling to Make Ends Meet? I've been getting your emails and I want to say thank you. Sharing your wins and questions has been wonderful and I'm grateful that I can help in some small way. I t...

Are you a parent of a child with special needs? We share some of the essential conversations and resources that help you cope and succeed!  Taking Financial Care of Your Child with Special Needs Being a parent is an incredible gift and responsibility. Even though the most important things in life are free, I think we also know there are expenses with raising kids. When you have a child with specia...

Have you ever felt stressed and limited with options because of an emergency that came up?  Today we're going to share how you can prepare and protect yourselves from financial disasters! Keys to Avoid Financial Disasters While we can't predict every curve ball thrown at us, we can improve our chances of minimizing the damage done with a little bit of work upfront. Shannon Harvey is here to offer...

Do you feel like your health care costs have exploded? Get the tips you need and learn how you can save money on your health insurance! Working to Lower Healthcare Costs I remember not too long ago, it used to be that the three biggest expenses we had were rent, food, and the car. We then paid off the car loan early and now avoid loans on them. We worked hard and were grateful to get a good deal o...

Want to make sure your loved ones are taken care of should something  happen to you? Learn the essentials about wills and choosing a guardian for your kids!    Essentials on Wills and Choosing Guardians So this topic - creating your will and making sure you have your guardians in place if you have kids - is one of those areas of finances we tend to shy away from.   I get it.   It's boring at best...

Overwhelmed by paying down debt, saving for emergencies, and investing for retirement? Learn how to prioritize where your money should go to maximize returns! How's this year going for you? For us, it's pretty good. We made some big goals at the beginning of the year including saving up to finish our basement, planning a family trip outside the country, and paying down our mortgage faster. If you'...

Want to stop living paycheck to paycheck and start moving towards financial independence? Learn the process the Frugalwoods took to retire early together!  What are you two working towards, big picture wise? How often do you guys talk about it? Talk can be cheap or it can be the start of an incredible journey. Four years ago a conversation Liz had with her husband Nate was a trigger to achieving t...

Are you a foodie? Is eating out killing your budget? Learn insanely smart ways you two can eat well while slashing your food bills! Slashing Your Food Bills Since this America Saves Week, I thought that this would be a perfect time to tackle a typically huge expense - food. Whether it's groceries, lunch out at work, or going out as a family, this is something that can snowball quickly. It's tricky...

Ready to merge finances? Find how you  can master your bank accounts together and get the most out your hard earned money!  Master Your Bank Accounts Together How are things going with your money? Do you feel like the two of you have a strong handle on things? When we were first married, it took some time for us to find our footing. Besides figuring how to manage money as a team, we had to move ou...

Does it seem like you two keep having the same argument over and over? Do you feel like you're spinning your wheels with money? You're not alone. Today we're going over how we form our money habits and how we can change them for the better to finally achieve your big goals together!  Mindsets and Money Stories  It's funny how unaware we can be about our money habits. When we first began talking ab...

Do you want your wedding day to be beautiful, memorable, and meaningful without spending a ton of money or getting into debt? Learn how you can plan your dream wedding on a budget!  How to Plan Your Dream Wedding on a Budget Right now in the United States, the average wedding costs over $35,000! Thankfully the Budget Savvy Bride , Jessica Bishop is here to help. In this episode we discuss: definin...

Today we're answering your big marriage and money questions. We'll discuss lending money to family, getting the best deal on insurance, and seeing if those high deductible health insurance plans really save you money!    This week we're doing a community mailbag show where I answer what's on your mind with marriage and money. In today's episode we cover quite a few things: how to save money on ins...

Ready to dump the debt and build wealth together? Here are three crucial questions to discuss to achieve financial security together!    Finding Financial Security  Ryan Inman from Physician Wealth Services and Financial Residency is on the show to share three crucial questions to help you two build financial security together.  In this episode we discuss:  how you two can approach talking about m...