Love & other assets

This week on Love & other assets, we had the pleasure of speaking with Shang Saavedra, founder and CEO of Save My Cents, a financial coaching business focused on the intersection of mental health and financial well-being. Shang, along with her husband, achieved financial independence and retired early (FIRE) by the age of 31, a feat she attributes to a combination of frugal living and strategic in...

In this episode of Love & other assets, Emily Luk, CEO of Plenty, interviews writer and podcast host Deanna deBara. Deanna shares her personal experiences with financial "stuckness" and offers insights on how to navigate it, both individually and within relationships. She defines stuckness as the uncomfortable in-between place when your old ways don't work, but the new ones haven't yet emerged. De...

In this episode of Love & other assets , host Emily Luk sits down with her co-founder and husband, Channing Allen, and Plenty advisor, Esther Perel. Esther, a New York Times bestselling author and globally recognized voice on relationships, joins the conversation to explore the intersection of love, money, and power dynamics. The episode begins with personal anecdotes from Emily and Channing about...

In our upcoming episode of Love & other assets, Esther shares her expertise on how money dynamics shape relationships, from the balance of power and control to shared values and long-term goals. The conversation touches on how couples can navigate financial differences, redefine fairness, and find harmony between individuality and togetherness. Emily and Channing share personal stories from their...

In this episode of Love & other assets, Emily Luk speaks with venture capitalist Mark Peter Davis about the world of alternative investments and how it's becoming more accessible to everyday families. Mark is Managing Partner of Interplay Ventures, and is a NYC-based venture capitalist, entrepreneur, author, and startup community organizer. Mark, with his deep understanding of the venture capital...

In this episode of Love & other assets, Emily Luk, CEO and co-founder of Plenty, welcomes Scott Rick, a marketing professor at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business. Rick, who specializes in the psychology of money and relationships, delves into his research on tightwads and spendthrifts, the two distinct spending styles that often clash in romantic relationships. Rick explores the...

In this episode of Love & other assets, Emily welcomes Daniel Goldstein, co-founder and COO of Trust & Will, the leading online estate planning company. Daniel shares his journey to starting Trust & Will, fueled by the realization that there was no easy online solution for estate planning, a common need for millennials navigating milestones like parenthood and homeownership. The conversation delve...

In this episode of the love & other assets podcast, Emily Luk, CEO and co-founder of Plenty, sits down with Micaela Beltran, co-founder of Courtly, an online marriage platform. They discuss Micaela's journey from New York City native to Manila-based entrepreneur, her experience building Kaya Collaborative, a social enterprise connecting Filipino diaspora youth with volunteer opportunities in the P...

In this episode of Love & other assets, Emily Luk, CEO & co-founder of Plenty, talks with Ed Coambs, a financial therapist who helps couples turn their love and money stories into happily-ever-afters. Ed Coambs MBA, MA, MS, CFP®, CFT-I™, is an internationally recognized thought leader and award-winning author in financial therapy. He leads couples through Therapy-Informed Financial Planning™ from...

This episode of Love & other assets dives deep into the emotional world of money with Aja Evans, a board-certified therapist specializing in financial therapy. Emily and Aja discuss how our upbringing and personal experiences shape our relationship with money. They explore the common thought patterns that keep people from engaging with their finances openly and honestly, like feeling inadequate fo...

In this episode of Love & other assets, Emily Luk, CEO and co-founder of Plenty, sits down with Nathan Astle, a leading financial therapist, to delve into the often uncomfortable topic of debt in relationships. They explore how debt can become a source of shame and guilt, particularly when individuals compare themselves to their partners or feel pressure to achieve a debt-free lifestyle. Nate emph...

In this episode of Love & other assets, Emily Luk sits down with Amanda Burr, a resilient widow who shares her extraordinary journey of rebuilding her life after the sudden loss of her husband. Amanda's story is a testament to courage, authenticity, and facing fears head-on. Prepare to be moved as Amanda recounts the emotional roller coaster she endured. From the shock and fogginess of the immedia...

In this episode of Love & other assets, Emily Luk, CEO and co-founder of Plenty, interviews Emily Garbinsky, an associate professor of marketing and behavioral scientist at Cornell University. Dr. Garbinsky specializes in understanding how couples make financial decisions and creating interventions to help them make better choices. The conversation delves into Dr. Garbinsky's research, which has r...

Emily Luk, CEO and co-founder of Plenty, and host of the Love & other assets podcast, welcomes Aja Dang, a content creator who transitioned from modeling and YouTube personality to a financial expert. Aja shares her journey into financial content creation, starting with her vulnerability in sharing her own $150,000 student loan debt on YouTube. This resonated with viewers who felt seen and underst...

In this episode of the The love & other assets podcast, Emily Luk, CEO and co-founder of Plenty, interviews Heather Comella, founder of Folsom Wealth Advisors.  Heather Comella, CFP® is a seasoned financial expert with over 15 years of experience as a holistic financial planner. Heather shares financial strategies for retirement, saving and investing, taxes, equity, and more. Emily and Heather dis...

This episode of Love & other assets explores the crucial aspects of marriage preparation with Laura Cannon, a seasoned wedding officiant and entrepreneur. Laura emphasizes that preparing for marriage goes beyond the wedding day celebration, requiring couples to invest in building a strong foundation for their lifelong partnership. Communication emerges as a central theme, with Laura advocating for...

In this episode of the Love & other assets Podcast, Emily Luk, CEO and co-founder of Plenty, interviews Dan Ariely, Professor of Psychology and Behavioral Economics at Duke University and a founding member of the Center for Advanced Hindsight. Dan is a renowned behavioral economist and a 3x New York Times Bestselling Author. Some of his best sellers are Irrationally Yours ,  Predictably Irrational...

Adam Putterman, co-founder of Ours, joins Emily Luk, co-founder and CEO of Plenty, on the Love & other assets podcast to discuss the importance of relationship health and how his company is revolutionizing couples therapy. He shares his personal journey, driven by a desire to help couples intentionally invest in their relationship and the lack of focus on this crucial area despite its significant...

In this episode, Emily Luk interviews Jessica Bishop, CEO and Co-founder of Budget Savvy Bride, The Budget Savvy Bride is the #1 resource for couples planning a wedding on a budget. Jessica is a wedding planning expert, best-selling author, and podcast host who shares her insights and expertise on wedding planning and savings. Emily and Jessica discuss the inspiration behind Budget Savvy Bride and...

In this episode of the Love & other assets podcast, Emily Luk, CEO and co-founder of Plenty, interviews Sam Dogen, the founder of Financial Samurai. He was previously at Goldman Sachs and Credit Suisse, from which he retired at age 34. Dogen is a graduate of The College of William & Mary and received an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley.  Sam shares his journey from Wall Street to fi...

In this episode of the Love and other assets podcast, Emily Luk welcomes Dr. Megan McCoy. Megan McCoy, Ph. D., LMFT, AFC®, CFT-I™, works in the Financial Planning Department in the College of Health and Human Sciences at Kansas State University where she serves as the program director for the Financial Planning Master's Program. She is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, an Accredited Financ...

This episode of the Love & other assets podcast features a conversation with power couple Douglas and Heather Boneparth. The Boneparth's, authors of "Millennials and Money" and a forthcoming book on navigating power struggles in couples’ finances, offer invaluable insights into the dynamic between love and money, particularly for couples amid career changes, parenthood, and the ever-evolving lands...

Welcome to the first episode of "Love & other assets," the podcast for where love and money meet. Hosted by Emily Luk, CPA, CFA, and co-founder of Plenty ( withplenty.com ), we demystify the financial decisions and relationship convos that today’s couples face.  In this episode, Emily sits down with Adam Nash, CEO and co-founder of Daffy.org, and delves into their experiences in Silicon Valley, bu...