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.
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Oct 13
282. "We spend 154% of what we make. Will we ever stop drowning?"
Ramit digs into how years of overspending, money avoidance, and relying on future income have left a couple with more than $428,000 in debt, no savings, and a financial life they can no longer sustain. Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to Be Rich talks with Addison, 39, and James, ... Show More
1h 53m
Oct 6
281. "We have 4 kids and nearly $1M in debt. Are we screwed?”
Ramit unpacks what happens when inconsistent income, mounting debt, and years of avoiding difficult money conversations leave a couple in their 40s feeling like they’re running out of options. Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to Be Rich talks with Rebecca and Matthew, who have bee ... Show More
1h 54m
Sep 29
280. "We have $11M in assets. Why are we still living month to month?"
Ramit unpacks what happens when a couple earns more than $1 million a year but still feels like they’re living month to month, and how a lifestyle built around family, community, and tradition can become almost impossible to afford. Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to Be Rich talk ... Show More
2h 1m