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
Aug 12
Managing Disagreements About Money in Marriage | Dr. Laura Dabney (BEST OF MKM)
Disagreements around money in marriage can trigger anxiety, conflict, and even long-term damage if left unspoken. So how can couples move from financial tension to emotional connection? In this “Best of MKM” episode from 2019, psychiatrist Dr. Laura Dabney shares her insights on ... Show More
29m 40s
Aug 5
Screen Time vs. Family Time | Mark Ostach (BEST OF MKM)
Do you ever feel like your phone gets more of your attention than your family? You’re not alone. In this Best of MKM episode, we explore how to reclaim our focus, strengthen our relationships, and find balance in a world full of digital distractions. Author and speaker Mark Ostac ... Show More
38m 9s
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 mistak ... Show More
31m 14s
May 2023
Ep 302: Money & Debt (a non-boring conversation) with Alli Williams
Don't let the words money and debt turn you away from this conversation. Because babe, I PROMISE ... this is not a normal conversation around those topics. I've invited my client-turned-friend, Alli Williams on to talk about this because not only is she brilliant in this area, bu ... Show More
37m 17s
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
1 h
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 6s
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 19s
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
36m 59s
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
21m 49s