Money For Couples with Ramit Sethi

Candace and Brad are 31 and 33. They’ve been together for five years—buying a home together after just one year of dating. Candace is ready for a wedding, kids, and family life; she’s getting impatient. Make sure you stick around for the absolutely shocking ending to their story.   This episode is brought to you by: Babbel | Right now, when you purchase a 3-month Babbel subscription, you’ll get an...

In part two of my conversation with Kara and Drake, we continue to peel back the layers of gender roles and lost identity which came to the surface last week. A reversal in earnings power, on top of inconsistent incomes, complicates things further as we untangle this complex web of emotion and expectation. This episode is brought to you by: Go to https://www.doordash.com and use promo code RAMIT t...

Kara and Drake are 38 and 37 with two infant children. Kara used to earn as much as $20k in a month, but has pulled back on work since becoming a mother—leading to painful identity issues. Drake has picked up the slack, but gender roles loom large in their at-home dynamic. This episode is brought to you by: Facet | Get affordable, accessible financial planning with a flat fee membership. For a lim...

Carrie and Taylor are both 33, unmarried with no kids, earning good incomes in the Nashville area. Their CSP checks out—Carrie does a great job managing their money—but she’s no longer willing to do it alone. Taylor’s upbringing taught him to ignore it. Can he be convinced to change his ways? This episode is brought to you by: Rocket Money | Stop throwing your money away. Cancel unwanted subscript...

Kevin and Ebony are both 52. They have two kids, both young adults, and have turned their attention to retirement planning. But standing in the way are $135,000 of debt, a recurring issue, and 29 years of deeply ingrained negative communication patterns when it comes to money. This episode is brought to you by: DeleteMe | If you want to get your personal information removed from the web, go to htt...

Emily and John are in their mid 30s, living in Boston with their 2 year old son. Both coming from blue collar backgrounds, they’ve successfully broken many negative generational patterns thanks to a $200k combined income—but they struggle to break harmful spending habits.  This episode is brought to you by: LMNT | Right now, LMNT is offering 8 single serving packets FREE with any LMNT order. This...

Nicole and Matt, 41 and 37, have weathered deaths in the family, a battle with alcoholism, and career difficulties to finally be on the right track and earning more income as a couple. But, the past has left them with trust issues and a stark imbalance when it comes to money responsibilities. This episode is brought to you by: Methodology | Visit https://gomethodology.com/ramit and use code RAMIT...

This conversation with Mike and Kate brings a completely new, and shocking, outcome to the podcast. They’re 29 and 32, with some massive life changes on the horizon. But they can’t save any money and lack the financial discipline to make real change for the sake of their family. This episode is brought to you by: LMNT | Right now, LMNT is offering 8 single serving packets FREE with any LMNT order....

Jonathan and Shalom are young, 31 and 27, married for 5 years and getting used to a big addition to their lives—a rushed home purchase in the Pacific Northwest that tints their relationship with conflict. Jonathan buries himself in the numbers. Shalom buries her head in the sand. This episode is brought to you by: Facet | Get affordable, accessible financial planning with a flat fee membership. Fo...

Jake and Hannah bring a younger perspective to the podcast today. 26 and 31 respectively, they find themselves in different seasons of life—especially when it comes to money. Hannah is about to have her own practice as a therapist while Jake is a ski instructor. Can they connect? This episode is brought to you by: Calm | Go to https://calm.com/ramit for 40% off unlimited access to Calm’s entire li...

In this special limited series, we’re following up with couples from my Netflix show, How To Get Rich. Tune in to hear what’s new, what isn’t, and where their money conversations have gone since our taping. Today, we check in with Donnell and Monique on their debt, the storage unit, and more. This episode is brought to you by: Trade | Right now, Trade is offering our audience a free bag of coffee...

Mindy and Carl are in their early 50s with two teenage children and a successful track record flipping real estate that’s helped them build a $4.3M fortune. But as devoted members of the Financial Independence community, they struggle to talk, think, and spend it in healthy ways. This episode is brought to you by: Trade | Right now, Trade is offering our audience a free bag of coffee with any subs...

Jack and Christina were a perfect example of how not to travel—racking up credit card debt, booking late on a whim, and without emotional buy-in from one partner. In this deep dive episode, I go A to Z on how to plan, save, book, and enjoy vacation experiences the Rich Life way. This episode is brought to you by: Masterclass | For unlimited access to every class and 15% off an annual membership, g...

Jack and Christina are 33, both born in Russia. With two young kids, they’re looking ahead to number three and to buying a home. But they have $0 saved and $87,500 in credit card debt that they can only pay minimums on right now. Christina’s income triples soon, can it solve everything? This episode is brought to you by: Masterclass | For unlimited access to every class and 15% off an annual membe...

Don’t miss Tuesday’s episode with Stacey and Jesse—where we uncovered severe imbalances in their relationship dynamic. Today, Ramit breaks down three main themes from that conversation, covering their complex budgeting system, covering for a partner’s passing, and spending on health and wellness. This episode is brought to you by: Calm | Go to https://calm.com/ramit for 40% off unlimited access to...

Stacey is 37 and Jesse is 38. They’ve been together for 18 years, married for 11. They started with nothing, but now they make $238,000 a year. Their numbers are healthy, maybe even too good. So what’s the problem? Stacy’s designed their financial system with no room for Jesse to participate in it. This episode is brought to you by: Calm | Go to https://calm.com/ramit for 40% off unlimited access...

Today marks our first ever reaction episode, where Ramit breaks down each Tuesday’s conversation to give IWT listeners a deep dive on specific tactics, themes, and patterns. This week, we have the fascinating Janis and Michael. Make sure to stream episode 102 to catch up. This episode is brought to you by: Ness Well | IWT listeners can get an extra 5K welcome bonus when they apply for the Ness Car...

Janis and Michael have been married for 39 years. They share two adult children; the first is a therapist that recommended coming on the podcast. The second continues to take advantage of them financially. Their story is heartbreaking, totally unique—concerning, but far from hopeless.  This episode is brought to you by: Ness Well | IWT listeners can get an extra 5K welcome bonus when they apply fo...

In this special limited series, we’re following up with couples from my Netflix show, How To Get Rich. Tune in to hear what’s new, what isn’t, and where their money conversations have gone since our taping. Today, we check in with Millie and Christian on the MLM, gambling stock, and more. This episode is brought to you by: Trade | Right now, Trade is offering our audience a free bag of coffee with...

Celebrating 100 episodes of the I Will Teach You To Be Rich Podcast, we look and listen back to five of Ramit’s favorite can’t miss episodes covering: Disparate incomes, Credit card debt, Living beyond one’s means, Reverse gender roles, and High income problems.  This episode is brought to you by: Trade | Right now, Trade is offering our audience a free bag of coffee with any subscription at http:...

In this special limited series, we’re following up with couples from my Netflix show, How To Get Rich. Tune in to hear what’s new, what isn’t, and where their money conversations have gone since our taping. Today, we check in with Drew to see if he’s been more honest with his partner, Mikey. This episode is brought to you by: BetterHelp | Visit https://betterhelp.com/ramit today to get 10% off you...

Sarah and Charlie are in their mid 30s living in Mexico City. They are foodies who love to travel, married for 5 years and earning in the top 1% for their location. Sarah has big dreams, but Charlie holds them both back – a dynamic we learn is seen, and heard, elsewhere in their lives. This episode is brought to you by: BetterHelp | Visit betterhelp.com/ramit today to get 10% off your first month....

In this special limited series, we’re following up with couples from my Netflix show, How To Get Rich. Tune in to hear what’s new, what isn’t, and where their money conversations have gone since our taping. Today, we check in with Frank to hear how he’s adapting to life as a full-time influencer. This episode is brought to you by: Long Angle | If you've made a lot of money and you're looking for a...

Jennifer and Andrew are in their 30s with 2 kids. They have been married for 11 years, but they speak different languages when it comes to money, deeply stuck in scripts from contrasting family backgrounds. Can they learn to come together in joy for the sake of their family? This episode is brought to you by: Long Angle | If you've made a lot of money and you're looking for a community of peers to...

In this special limited series, we’re following up with couples from my Netflix show, How To Get Rich. Tune in to hear what’s new, what isn’t, and where their money conversations have gone since our taping. Today, we check in with Nathalie to learn if she's curbed her spending at all. This episode is brought to you by: Ness Well | IWT listeners can get an extra 5K welcome bonus when they apply for...