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157: The Money Date: What You Should (And Definitely Should Not) Do to Align Your Finances as a Couple

157: The Money Date: What You Should (And Definitely Should Not) Do to Align Your Finances as a Couple

FromBiggerPockets Money Podcast


157: The Money Date: What You Should (And Definitely Should Not) Do to Align Your Finances as a Couple

FromBiggerPockets Money Podcast

ratings:
Length:
61 minutes
Released:
Dec 28, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Calling all couples! You and your partner may be on the same page financially, or off in two different directions, regardless of where you’re at, it’s a great time to start having money dates!In this episode, Mindy and Scott are going solo, talking through why money dates are such a crucial part of any healthy relationship. This isn’t just talk, both Mindy and Scott are adamant about money dates, they do them often with their partners as well!If you’re an individual listening to this episode, you may feel a bit intimidated by the concept of a money date. Do you just sit down and talk about index funds and taxes for an hour? No! A money date can be a perfect time to be alone as a couple, talk about the future, make some positive changes, and hold each other accountable for being the best version of yourselves. If you have a partner who may be a bit averse to the concept of a money date, have no fear, Mindy and Scott have perfected their plan for setting up a successful money date, and how to make it enjoyable when you’re in it.With the new year coming up very soon, this is the perfect time to plan a money date with your special someone, you won’t regret it!In This Episode We CoverWhat is a “money date”What to do before you suggest a money date to your partnerHow to make the money date successful and what topics to bring upFollowing up on your money date and setting up systems for successThe importance of keeping your ideas simple in a money dateHow to present the idea to a partner who may not be too keen on finances Why money dates help create healthier, happier relationships And So Much More!Links from the ShowBiggerPockets Money Facebook GroupBiggerPockets ForumsWheel of Life WorksheetMoney Date TemplateFinance Review Guest OnboardingCheck the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/moneyshow157See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Released:
Dec 28, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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For those who have money… or want more of it! Join Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench (from BiggerPockets.com) weekly for the BiggerPockets Money Podcast. Each week, financial experts Mindy and Scott interview unique and powerful thought leaders about how to earn more, keep more, spend smarter, and grow wealth.