Emma (39) and Dave (39) make $258,000 a year—but they’re stuck in a toxic money dynamic. She built a financial plan during maternity leave. He didn’t believe her. Now, they’re battling over trust, $50K in debt, and whether they can afford a $700K house.
With conflicting money roles—she’s the anxious planner, he’s the passive skeptic—they can’t move forward. ... Show More
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235. "Can we pay off this debt faster?" (Part 2)
Imani (52) and Michael (65) return for Part 2—and this time, Ramit pushes them to find out how fast they can turn things around.
After years of miscommunication, mounting debt, and emotional exhaustion, they’ve finally started tackling their finances together. But when Facet’s ... Show More
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Nov 11
234. "We have $100k+ in debt. Will we ever enjoy life?" (Part 1)
Imani (52) and Michael (65) have been married for 24 years—and they’re drowning in nearly $126,000 of consumer debt despite earning over $250,000 a year. Imani, a disciplined attorney who tracks every dollar, feels trapped by Michael’s unchecked spending on electronics and his la ... Show More
1h 10m
Nov 4
233. “I save while she spends on vacations. Is this fair?”
Samantha (36) and Kevin (41) have been together for seven years, but their financial lives couldn’t look more different. He’s a high earner with $800,000 in investments and a paid-down mortgage. She’s still carrying student loans, car payments, and lingering shame about being “be ... Show More
1h 38m
Sep 3
The debt trap, combining finances & why you shouldn’t rent w/ Rachel Cruze
Rachel Cruze, best-selling author and daughter of Dave Ramsey, joins Matt & Abby to spill money tips every couple needs to hear. From combining finances and crushing debt to car payments, renting, and teaching kids about money, this episode is packed with practical advice you can ... Show More
1h 2m
Apr 2025
228. The Most Important Financial Decision You'll Ever Make (That NO ONE Talks About)
Worried about the stock market or a possible recession? Register for our FREE 'Don't Panic' workshop for your 3-step plan for financial security in 2025: herfirst100k.com/SOS We spend so much time stressing over budgets, investments, credit scores—basically, all the numbers. But ... Show More
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Dec 2024
203. How to Afford Everything (Even Grad School!) and Building Financial Resilience with Dr. Darla Bishop
What does it take to turn long-standing financial trauma into a sustainable path toward stability and control over your money? In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Dr. Darla Bishop, aka “The FinanSis,” about just that as she takes us through her story of navigating financial and ... Show More
57m 4s