How to Talk to Your Spouse/S.O. About Money

About this episode

This episode discusses how to effectively communicate with your spouse or significant other about money to avoid conflicts.

Welcome to part 3 of our series, How to talk to your _______ about money. Next up: Spouse/S.O. The number one cause of arguments for married couples? Money. This can be a sensitive topic, but having the conversation before it’s too late can save a lot of money and avoid a lot of heartaches and headaches. In this episode we discuss pre-marital questions to ask, how to have ongoing money conversations, and some tips for success.

Topics covered

• money conversations
• relationships
• financial planning
• communication

Keywords

• pre-marital questions
• ongoing conversations
• financial success tips

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