When money makes it weird

This week, we’re sharing an episode of “Proxy,” a podcast about the emotional questions that make people feel alone — and the conversation that unfolds when you find someone who gets it. Sam is a progressive person who suddenly has more money than friends and family — and he does ... Show More

Marriage brings with it a slew of state and federal privileges – when it comes to taxes, inheritance, and benefits – but what if that’s not the most important relationship to you? What legal and financial options are out there for chosen family? Reema talks to LGBTQ+ legal advoca ... Show More

Weddings are meant to be joyful milestones and a chance to show up for the people we love. But for many people today, being a part of a wedding can come with multi-day trips, expensive outfits, and financial pressure that leads to years of debt. Reema is joined by cultural commen ... Show More

Making a lot of money is surprisingly easy. But if you’ve lived with too little of it most of your life, getting over the fear of spending it can be another story completely. Nicole and Michael have a combined net worth of over $5.7 million—yet they find themselves arguing over t ... Show More

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 rol ... Show More

How much wealth can a partner pile up? 

The team is back together this Friday and celebrate your money wins and confessions and share some broke tips. Plus today's Money Dilemma is from someone who has received a bittersweet inheritance that will help them get on the property ladder. However, they aren't sure how to ma ... Show More

<p>It is time for Amy and T.J. to address a topic that can be a source of conflict for most couples…$$MONEY$$</p> <p>Now that they are a couple, things have changed, and money is something that has to be addressed.</p> <p>Plus, in an interesting twist, the topic of the price of e ... Show More

<p>You&rsquo;re working harder than ever&hellip; but where&rsquo;s the pay raise? If your job keeps piling on responsibilities without the extra dollars to match, what do you do? Do you ask for a raise, push back, or start looking elsewhere? We&rsquo;re breaking it all down. We&r ... Show More

What happens when a controlling partner takes over your income and spending?More countries are now recognising the harm that economic or financial abuse can cause, but it's still a but it’s still a huge problem - particularly for women.Could financial institutions be doing more t ... Show More

If it looks like an MLM and quacks like an MLM… is it an MLM? That's the big dilemma our community member needs help with this week. Her brother is obsessed with a “self-development program” that’s apparently changing his life (and draining his bank account). Now he’s trying to s ... Show More

Imagine being blindsided by a friend who left you with their debt and a partner with a secret gambling problem. That’s exactly what happened to this week's Money Diarist. But instead of giving up, she fought back, buying a home on a tight budget, and walking away with a $300k pro ... Show More