The Family Business with The Alessis - What No One Tells Newlyweds About Managing Their Money

About this episode

Gaby Alessi Calatayud and Christian discuss managing finances as newlyweds while maintaining unity and peace of mind.

In this transparent and real-life talk, Gaby Alessi Calatayud and her husband Christian share their experience of learning to manage their finances together—without losing their unity or peace of mind. They share why they are doing their best to learn wise strategies from the beginning - from balancing individual spending habits and setting up budgets to tackling debt and resisting the pressure to “look rich” on social media. You’ll hear honest reflections on learning to merge money personalities, create open communication about spending, and keep generosity and teamwork at the core - no matter how long (or shortly) you've been married. With actionable advice and plenty of relatable moments, discover how putting trust, grace, and shared goals above the numbers on your bank account can transform how you handle money—and your marriage. 00:00 Sharing personal experiences 06:17 Questions about trust and marriage 07:05 Managing finances as a couple 11:19 Navigating disagreements in marriage 14:08 Discussing financial fairness in relationships 18:27 Young entrepreneurs and quick success 20:06 Materialism and money mindset 25:14 Budgeting priorities and honest discussions 26:24…

People in this episode

Guests: Gaby Alessi Calatayud, Christian

Topics covered

• money management
• newlyweds
• financial communication
• budgeting
• generosity
• marriage

Keywords

• finances
• newlyweds
• budgeting
• money management
• marriage advice
• financial fairness
• generosity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Metro Life Church

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