Few topics leave people in the personal finance community more divided than the subject of joint bank accounts. In this episode, we discuss the pros and cons of joint bank accounts.
Use these benefits and drawbacks to help you make the money moves that are right for you and your partner.
Also, for our Be the Change segment, we're featuring Sherifah Munis fro ... Show More
Jun 17
After 10 Years, I'm Taking the Summer Off
This summer marks 10 years of Marriage Kids and Money. Back in 2016, I launched this podcast with a simple goal: help families build wealth and create more freedom. Over the past decade, we've shared hundreds of conversations about money, marriage, parenthood, entrepreneurship, f ... Show More
2m 51s
Jun 3
I've Reached Coast FIRE ... Now What Do I Do For Work?
What happens after you reach Coast FIRE? For years, you save aggressively, maximize retirement accounts, and build wealth with one goal in mind: hitting your investment goal. But once you arrive at Coast FIRE—Coast to Financial Independence and Relax Early—a new question emerges: ... Show More
42m 28s
Jun 2021
231. The Biggest Divorce Mistakes Women Make
Today on the show:There are so many things going through your mind, so many emotions you deal with when you decide to get a divorce.A lot of these feelings, insecurities, fears tend to cloud our judgment and decision making which is the reason why many women make divorce mistakes ... Show More
27m 59s
Sep 2022
332: Handling Finances as a Couple: Individual, Combined, or a Bit Of Both?
Having shared finances, for most couples, is an automatic thing to do once married or after being together for many years. It seems natural to want to combine income, expenses, and investments all in one big pot. This was the norm for most couples over the past hundred years, but ... Show More
58m 7s
Jan 2021
An Honest (& Fun) Conversation About Love and Money | Janae and Theo
What does it take to balance love and money? My magic recipe is communication, honesty (like real honesty), some dashes of fun, and empathy for some else’s feelings. It’s never easy to talk about money in a relationship, but there are some ways to make it easier. Janae and Theo f ... Show More
46m 36s
Jul 2022
How to Become a Financial Grownup
What would it feel like to be a financial grownup? I share a bit more in the episode, but I grew up in a family where we openly talked about stock investments, wealth, and growing your money, even from an early age. However, I missed some important lessons around saving money, ho ... Show More
40m 49s
Mar 2022
Why Is Financial Inclusion Important & How Does It Impact Your Life
Did you know that 30% of the population of the world is still unbanked? Meaning, 30% of the world’s population can’t easily get to a bank, let alone deposit a check, take cash out, or use any of the conveniences that help you pay for your life. And, on top of that 93% of bank clo ... Show More
37m 29s
Feb 2024
"We Don't Share Finances, and It Saved Our Marriage." (Listener Intervention)
What’s yours is mine? Not for these Money Rehabbers! Nicole talks to the (absolutely lovely) Evie and Shane, a married couple who don’t share a bank account. According to them, separate bank accounts = less fighting = more romance. Agree? Tune in to hear their story. Encore Editi ... Show More
22m 19s