To celebrate 100 episodes of Marriage & Money, David & Heather find out how well the saver can answer spender questions and vice versa, as well as sharing some of their favorite spending and saving tips.Finally, we also announce that we are go

#99 - Appearances vs Reality

Jul 25th, 2022 25m 41s

When looking at other people's lives from the outside it can be easy to think they are doing better, or perhaps worse, than they actually are financially. In today's discussion we discuss how making these assumptions can lead to you sabotaging

#98 - Starting Your Personal Finance Journey

Jul 18th, 2022 31m 54s

When it comes to personal finance, we all start somewhere and we all have more to learn. As such, it can be intemidating when starting on your personal finance journey to understand where and how to begin. Today we discuss how to start if you

#97 - Mid-Year Check-Up

Jul 11th, 2022 32m 14s

It may be hard to believe, but we are already halfway through 2022! An what better time than midway through the year to check in on the progress you've made so far on your financial goals, and adjust accordingly! Today we dive into our mid-ye

#96 - How to Build an Emergency Fund

Jul 4th, 2022 27m 55s

While it is easy to see why an emergency fund is important, it is a lot harder to see how to save for one, especially when money is already tight. In our conversation this week we discuss a few ways to save for your emergency fund and a little

#95 - Why Isn't My Budget Working?

Jun 28th, 2022 27m 2s

If you've been struggling with your budget, there is a good chance it is because situations during the month ended up being different than you originally planned. In our discussion today we talk about how to make adjustments mid-month as well

#94 - New Home Ownership

Jun 20th, 2022 32m 21s

You've been working hard and waiting for the right time to buy that house, now you are finally ready to do it. So what is next? In today's episode we discuss a few things you will want to have in place and be considering as you look to buy th

#93 - Money Conflict Scenarios

Jun 13th, 2022 29m 40s

It may be easy to think about how you might address a conflict in theory, but what about specific scenarios where you and your spouse may disagree? Today we jump into 4 common scenarios where couples often run into trouble and talk offer commo

#92 - Vacation Planning

Jun 6th, 2022 27m 42s

Vacations should be fun! So why is it than when making decisions on how to spend our time and money we can create situations that result in arguments with our spouse? Let's talk about a few of the trouble spots we can hit when planning vacati

#91 - Finances Made Easy

May 30th, 2022 31m 28s

Often times we make our personal finances more complicated than they need to be, which can then introduce confusion or arguments into money conversations. Today we discuss several ways for you to simplify your finances to make managing them ea

#90 - Financial Proofing Your Marriage

May 23rd, 2022 29m 53s

Like water and fire, money can be either a tool to improve your marriage or a force that creates havoc. Protecting your marriage against financial arguments certainly isn't easy, but today we discuss a few techniques for protecting your marria

#89 - Options for Investing

May 16th, 2022 33m 28s

There are a host of options available when looking to start investing or if you are considering taking a new approach. Each strategy has different levels of risk, reward, and is potentially suited for a different time horizon. Today we look a

#88 - Working with a Financially Irresponsible Spouse

May 9th, 2022 27m 18s

Not everyone is able to get on the same page as their spouse right away, in fact, sometimes a spouse might be actively working against what the other spouse is trying to accomplish. We discuss how to work with a spouse that might be financiall

#87 - Personal Finance Trends

May 3rd, 2022 28m 33s

This week we look findings from a study done by the AICPA, a prestigious accounting institution, on the top financial trends in the US. While these trends tend to focus more on the negative, there is light at the end of the tunnel! Join us as

#86 - Financial Transitions

Apr 25th, 2022 33m 13s

It doesn't matter if change is for the better or worse, with it brings financial consequences. Today we discuss what common types of financial transitions are, how to plan for them, and how to thrive in the midst of them. We discuss some of t

#85 - Navigating Different Financial Philosophies

Apr 18th, 2022 29m 35s

Everyone comes to a marriage with different financial perspectives and philosophies. This can add stress and perhaps even hard feelings between partners when these philosophies collide. Today we have a conversation about how to start these co

#84 - Financial Spring Cleaning

Apr 11th, 2022 26m 46s

You're no doubt familiar with the concept of spring cleaning, but have you ever thought about how you might apply the concept to your finances? Today we dive into what spring cleaning might look like for your finances and how you could approac

#83 - Top 10 Common Money Mistakes

Apr 4th, 2022 30m 2s

Today we discuss the most common mistakes people make with their money, often times without even realizing they are mistakes! Join us as we share about the mistakes we have made and the ones that still tempt us today.Marriage and Money Email:

#82 - Big Hairy Audacious Goals (BHAGs)

Mar 28th, 2022 29m 7s

If you are setting goals, why not go big!? Today we discuss a few of the benefits of aiming high with your goals and how to create a strong BHAG while sharing a few of the BHAGs we've set over the years as well as what might be next. As alway

#81 - Emergency Mode

Mar 21st, 2022 33m 52s

Having an emergency fund is great, but using it can be an entirely different thing. What should you be thinking about when a crisis strikes and how do you ensure you are ready for the next one? We tackle these and other questions today as we

#80 - Personal Finance FAQs

Mar 14th, 2022 31m 56s

There are a lot of great questions in the personal finance world, and today we take a crack at providing our answers to 9 of them. Questions ranging on topics from debt, to retirement, to family planning, and even wills. Join us for a discuss

#79 - How to Make More Money

Mar 7th, 2022 28m 19s

No matter how well you manage your budget, I'm sure you could find a use for some extra cash each month right? While there is no easy or simple answer for making a little extra money, there are plenty of options on how to do so. We dive into

#78 - Vacations: Essential or Extravagant?

Feb 28th, 2022 29m 32s

The two of us have a history of disagreeing on vacations. David has thought they were extravagant and perhaps even a misuse of money, while Heather has seem them as an essential part of life. So who is right? Well, like most things the answe

#77 - Bringing More Communication to Your Marriage

Feb 21st, 2022 30m 7s

Marriages live and die by how well you communicate. Given how critical practicing good communication is, how can you improve it in your own marriage, or even find ways to start communicating beyond the surface if it has been lost in your marri

#76 - Top Marriage Destroying Money Issues

Feb 14th, 2022 34m 8s

If left unchecked, money issues in your marriage will continue to grow until they blow up in an argument or perhaps even become too large to deal with. Alternatively, if you can recognize early on some of the common issues married couples face