Money Dates

"We can't break all almost 900 pages worth of everything, but we're going to break down the things that we think our audience would benefit from having a conversation about." Our hosts, Dan and Natalie Slagle, tackle the massive tax legislation signed on July 4th. While Natalie spent her holiday evening digesting 890 pages of congressional prose (in lieu of watching Squid Game with the family), sh...

“If things haven’t been buttoned up, wow, that really distracts from the grieving process.” Our hosts, Natalie and Dan Slagle, address the elephant in the room for many families: how to talk to aging parents about their finances. When you're talking about $124 trillion changing hands over the next couple of decades, this stops being someone else's problem and becomes everyone's reality. Dan gets v...

“Do we want to set our money aside for our child’s future education? I don’t think the answer should be an automatic yes.” Our hosts, Natalie and Dan Slagle, discuss the question many young parents are asking: How much should you save for your child’s college, and when should you start? Drawing from client stories and their own experience, they break down why this decision isn’t one-size-fits-all,...

“I have anxieties around the same exact situation as you, but you have a different feeling from it.” Our hosts, Natalie and Dan Slagle, know that even in a happy, communicative marriage, the topic of money can be a bit of a minefield. But what happens when one partner is way more anxious about money than the other? That’s the question Dan and Natalie are looking to unpack. To start with, they each...

Homeownership versus renting—each choice comes with its own set of emotions, cultural influences, and practicalities. Turns out, earning a good income doesn’t magically make homeownership easy—a lesson our hosts, Natalie and Dan Slagle, know all too well. Despite making over $300K a year, they still find themselves doing the math, wondering if homeownership is really worth it. They’ve owned before...

Creating purpose and intention around travel funds is so important. Our hosts, Natalie and Dan Slagle, tackle a financial topic that flies under the radar more often than it should—travel. Sure, vacations are meant to be a way to decompress and have some fun after a good period of work, but they can also quietly sabotage your budget if you're not careful! Pulling from both their own marriage and s...

"Resourcefulness is not just about making do with what you have; it's about reimagining what you can achieve with your resources, no matter your income level." Our hosts, Natalie and Dan Slagle, open up about a surprising financial truth: even households earning over $300,000 can feel financially stretched. They explore how invisible expenses like taxes, daycare, and retirement savings chip away a...

"Role-swapping in financial responsibilities can lead to a sense of relief and highlight the importance of staying proactive with money management.” Our hosts, Natalie and Dan Slagle, dig into a topic that hits close to home for many a married couple: the mental load of managing household finances. It’s not just about dividing tasks, but understanding the mental space each task requires. Tracking...

"Who knew that late-night study sessions for financial exams could lead to both a thriving marriage and a successful business?" Financial planning power duo Natalie Slagle and Dan Slagle break down how Fyooz Financial came to life—and why they built it for couples like themselves. They met in college, reconnected after graduation, and started dating while cramming for finance exams. Over time, the...

Money can be one of the most powerful tools in your household — when you know how to talk about it. Money Dates is hosted by a pair of married financial planners who have spent years in their professional and personal lives perfecting this very topic. Natalie and Dan have witnessed the benefits of having open, honest conversations about money. Each episode, they share personal stories, practical f...