(Ep. 43) How to Stop Fighting About Money: “Financial Therapy” Tips w/ Ashley Quamme

About this episode

This episode explores the psychological aspects of financial arguments in relationships with insights from financial therapist Ashley Quamme.

In this episode of Ideas by Mike podcast, we dive deep into the intersection of love and money with Financial Therapist and “Fractional Financial Behavior Officer,” Ashley Quamme. What You’ll Learn: Many couples struggle with financial arguments, not because the math doesn’t work, but because the psychology doesn’t align. Mike and Ashley discuss why financial planning often fails without a psychological component, how to identify your “money scripts,” and the secrets to building a “Wealthy Marriage.” Whether you are a saver married to a spender, or a financial advisor looking to better serve your clients’ emotional needs, this episode bridges the gap between the spreadsheet and real life.   Guest: Ashley Quamme, LMFT, FBS®, CFT-I Visit Beyond the FP: https://www.beyondthefp.com/ Connect with Ashley Quamme: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-quamme/ Host: Mike Milligan, CFP®: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikemilligancfp/ Visit 1.oak Financial: https://wwwwww.1oakfinancial.com Also Get the Book “The One of a Kind Financial Plan” on Amazon: https://a.co/d/hAOPAgM #FinancialTherapy #CouplesAndMoney…

People in this episode

Host: Mike Milligan, CFP®

Guests: Ashley Quamme, LMFT, FBS®, CFT-I, Ashley Quamme

Topics covered

• financial therapy
• couples and money
• financial psychology
• wealthy marriage
• money scripts

Keywords

• financial therapy
• money scripts
• wealthy marriage
• couples and money
• financial psychology

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Beyond the FP, 1.oak Financial

Products: The One of a Kind Financial Plan

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