Natalia prioritizes experiences over finances. She doesn’t want to miss out on life, so if she wants to visit her family, she doesn’t wait to check their budget -- she gets on a plane. Andres, on the other hand, worries about money. He remembers growing up without money and doesn't want to go back there again. He's pushing to save, invest, and anticipate wha ... Show More
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223. “We make $81k/yr in our 30s. Is that enough?”
Becca (35) and Nikki (31) are planning their wedding, but they’re already struggling with how to merge their money. Becca, a rock climbing guide with a variable income, has thrown herself into personal finance after years of scarcity thinking and now tracks every dollar. Nikki wa ... Show More
1h 31m
Aug 19
222. “My husband is my 4th child. Will he ever help?”
Fernanda (44) and Jorge (48) have been married for nearly 25 years, raising three children, including one with lifelong special needs. Despite earning $130,000 a year, they consistently spend more than they make, and only have $300 in savings. Fernanda juggles multiple jobs and m ... Show More
1h 35m
Aug 12
221. “I’m almost 40 and still living paycheck to paycheck”
Romy (38) and Travis (37) are a married couple living in Cape Town—but despite earning over $130,000 a year, they’re constantly running on empty. Romy feels the crushing weight of managing everything alone, while Travis avoids financial planning and insists things will “just work ... Show More
1h 30m
Apr 2023
Rich Girl Roundup: How to Talk Money with Aging Parents
A listener asks, "How can I plan for my parents' later years in life, and how can I start that conversation?" Katie and Henah reflect on conversations they've had with their own families, what to do (hint: prep a life audit!), and caveats to consider. (And, if you want us to go i ... Show More
15 m
Dec 2023
Money Confessions: My Boyfriend Has a Financially Needy Mother
Rent.app Referral Link - http://rent.app/GTI Welcome back to Money Confessions, a weekly series where you tell us your deepest, darkest money secrets or hot takes. This week, Sim tackles a listener's concern about their partner financially supporting his struggling mother. Sim ad ... Show More
17m 27s