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 “behind.” While Kevin saves methodically for the future, Samantha prefers to spend ... Show More
Oct 27
284. "We’re worth $1.8M, but I feel guilty buying a $78 jacket”
Ramit digs into why a couple worth $1.8 million and earning around $818,000 a year still struggle to feel financially secure, even when it comes to buying a $78 jacket. Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to Be Rich talks with Laura and Jason, both 38, who have built significant weal ... Show More
1h 44m
Oct 22
Inside the Secret World of Ultra-Wealthy Vacations
What does a $400,000 family vacation actually look like, and what could possibly make a hotel villa worth $15,000 a night? Ramit goes behind the scenes with luxury travel advisor Hao Tang to uncover the secret world of luxury vacations that most people never get to experience.Cha ... Show More
32m 6s
Oct 20
283. “We have 3 kids and live paycheck to paycheck. Are we screwed?”
Ramit digs into how years of impulse spending, money avoidance, and unequal financial responsibility have left a couple earning around $178,000 a year with $186,000 in debt and just $571 in savings. Ramit Sethi talks with Michelle and Jeff, both 45, who have three children and ar ... Show More
1h 34m
Sep 2024
468: I'm Saving But I Feel Broke
Can I save for the future while still being able to enjoy my money now? A while ago I got a question from Kurt, a listener who has done an amazing job saving and investing over the years, but now he's asking, "To what end?" Despite having a solid 401(k) balance, Kurt often feels ... Show More
9m 41s
Nov 2021
248: Finance Friday: I Just Got a Big Raise, What Should I Do With the Money?
Your late 20s through early 30s can be a financially troubling part of life. You aren’t making the most money you ever will, but you’re tackling big expenses. A wedding, a down payment, and trying to max out retirement accounts can put you in a financial tizzy. But, it doesn’t ha ... Show More
1h 25m
Jan 2023
How Does Money Complicate Love? (With Ramit Sethi)
<p>We all like to think that love transcends all other issues, especially that of money. But our BELIEFS about money say a lot about what we value, our fears, and dictate the way we choose to live every day. Do you believe in saving every penny? Would you stay in ... Show More
1h 51m