Podcasts about couple money

Have you ever considered how vital open and relaxed money conversations are in relationships? Well, we had the privilege of chatting with Elle Martinez, the brain behind the award-winning blog, Couple Money, who enlightened us on this topic. Elle generously shared her personal journey of navigating money talks in her marriage. In this episode we dive into:How she and her husband embraced the habit of having regular, relaxed money talks, which were instrumental in aligning their financial goals and priorities. How often should you talk about financial goals in your relationship? What happens when couples to have differing views on financial matters; buying a house, planning vacations or even retirement plans.  Common financial challenges that couples face and how setting aside time for meaningful money dates can help. And so much more!Join us for a rich conversation that promises to reshape how you handle money as a couple. Enjoy!Connect With Elle:WebsiteTwitterFacebookInstagram Grab my FREE Investing Starter Kit! Follow Allison on Instagram! @inspiredbudget Read the full show notes here on the blog! Take my FREE class on How to Budget to Build wealth!

Ready to rest and fresh your family and financial goals? This year we're exploring how to have a rich life! The Challenge: Make 2023 A Rich Life Okay, that's a pretty bold statement – have a rich life. Let first back track on how I came up with this theme for the season and then we can talk about what a rich life looks like. Even before we wrapped up this last season in November, something had been nagging me about the podcast. Besides Simplify and Enjoy, I also write and run Couple Money which is focused on helping married couples get on the same page with their finances. I've really loved it. As we were paying off debts, stashing and growing our financial cushion, and eventually becoming a CoastFI family, it's been fantastic to hear from you and other families on the milestones you're reaching. Between the two, I've been writing and or podcasting about personal finance for over 12 years and it's been incredible. However as important as getting your finances squared away, it's just one piece of the puzzle. So I took time off throughout last year including one in October where I just disconnected from the work. I allowed myself to explore and read other topics besides finances to see if I could add something to this podcast that would help you and other families have not just an amazing year with your finances, but really allow you to enjoy things. The first think that clicked for me was a quote from Cal Newport. It served as a jumping-off point for me as I looked at 2023 and what I wanted to do. Do less. Do better. Know why. Instantly, I knew I wanted to dig into this. Initially, I thought about how it would in with podcast. Do less. Families are stressed out because they're doing so much. There's always this list of a million things you need to do to get your money straight. Or here's how you work, be a FT parent, and have a side hustle. It's too much noise and nonsense. I want to keep things simple and flexible so you can build and design your life as needed. Do better. With time and energy freed up because we're no doing a ton of things, how can we use that to create something special? Let's put energy into building up our relationships, levelling up on skills with work, and taking on a projects and hobbies that are meaningful to us. Know why. Productivity culture almost elevates being busy like it's a virtue, but the real challenge is having and knowing your purpose for what you're doing. This definition can then be used so you can gauge when you have enough. Resources If you're ready to jump into the year and knock out some goals, here are a few of my favorite resources and includes what we covered in the podcast. Best Budget and Money Apps: Personal Capital, Tiller, Mint Grab Your Copy: Jumpstart Your Marriage and Your Money More on Cultivating a Deep Life: Mindset Our Financial System That Help Us Hit CoastFI How Reading – Not Scanning, Not Scrolling – Opens Up Your Mind If you'd like to chat more your money system, please join us in our private and free Facebook group – Thriving Families. We're families looking to support and help one another out. Hope to see you there!

As many of you know, I have a number of things on my plate, I wear a lot of hats. From running The Financial Gym, to working with my own clients, to working on this podcast. There are many days I think I need to cut back on podcasting. But on days like today, I am so thankful for this platform and opportunity to share someone and a resource that I feel is truly beneficial and can help you live a better life.  Joining me today is Elle Martinez, Elle was previously on the podcast to discuss her podcast and website, Couple Money. And she joins me today to share why she created a new podcast and website, Simplify & Enjoy and the unique approach she's taking to the FI movement. I always love catching up with Elle, especially because she makes her own alcohol.  For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.martinisandyourmoney.com/show-notes/episode450

How does a summer vacation in multiple countries sound? Road-trip around the US? Month in the Bahamas?  Learn how one family of five plans and travel hack these epic trips so they're getting an incredible deal! Ready to Travel Hack an Epic Family Vacation? Last week we discovered the risk and rewards of travel hacking with credit cards. This week we're diving into planning the actual trip.  This is why I'm thrilled Justin from Root of Good is on the show today. I interviewed him years ago on Couple Money and he shared how he and his wife were able to retire in their early 30s with three kids.  As you heard at the top of the show, he and his family have gone on some incredible family vacations.  Here's the thing, though – they're more affordable than you realize. Part of their strategy does include using credit card rewards, but it's so much more than that.  Justin uses different sites to optimize those details like travel and eating, which adds up quickly.  In this episode, we get into: how to plan for family vacations with kids finding deals on flights, hotels, and transportation getting the most value out of the experience while still relaxing Are you ready/ Let's get started!  Resources to Optimize Your Travel Rewards and More Looking for ways to save on your next family getaway? Here are some fantastic resources to check out: Best Budget and Money Apps: Personal Capital, Tiller, Mint Grow Your Stash Faster: High Yield Savings with CiT Bank Connect with Justin: Root of Good | Twitter Justin's Picks for Credit Cards: Chase Sapphire Preferred | Chase Ink Business Unlimited Coastal Credit Union's Reward Cards Where to Travel in 2022:  22 locations that should land on your bucket list this year 3 Reasons “Budget” Hotels DESTROY Nice Ones Can You Really Get Free Flights? Travel Hacking Essentials Rome to Rio: Discover how to get anywhere by plane, train, bus, ferry & car Thank You to Our Sponsor Coastal! Support for this podcast comes from Coastal Credit Union! If you're living in the Raleigh Durham area and looking to bank better, come check out Coastal today. As a credit union, Coastal serves its members first including an annual loyalty bonus. We've been members for years and love their service and competitive rates on checking and savings accounts! Rollover Your 401(k) Easily with Capitalize We're grateful for wonderful partners like Capitalize. Not only do they support the podcast, but they help make managing your money so much easier.  Did you know that it's estimated that there are currently over 24 million “forgotten” 401(k) accounts? In fact, the average American changes jobs every 4 years.  And because of the Great Resignation, you or someone you know might be changing jobs even more  It's an extreme case of out of sight and out of mind. Is your old 401(k) in there somewhere, left behind at a job you're no longer with? One huge benefit with an IRA is you get to choose how your money is invested, not your old employer.  If you want to consolidate your old 401(k) and have more options with how you invest, it may be time to roll them over into an IRA.   With Capitalize, they handle the process from start-to-finish – for FREE. They handle the process from start-to-finish, and yes that includes calling the 401(k) provider on your behalf.  Find out how and get started today!  Support the Podcast! Thank you so much for listening to the podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and found it helpful, here are some ways to support it. Spread the word! If you enjoyed this episode and think it can help a buddy get on the path to dumping debt and becoming financially free, please share. Leave a review. Honest feedback and reviews make a big difference and gets the word out about the podcast. Leave your review on Apple, Spotify, or Audible. Buy me a cup of coffee!

In this latest podcast episode, we interview Sylvia Inks (SMI Financial Coaching). Sylvia works with small business owners with the "nuts and bolts" of managing, operating, and owning a business. She goes into a business, identifies the inefficiencies and makes "tune ups" to get the business more automated, scalable, efficient, and more profitable. We discuss the areas that business owners most commonly struggle in including automation, scheduling, transitioning from paper to electronic records, billing, and how SMI Financial Coaching can help solve these business challenges. Bio: Sylvia Inks is a business strategist, finance expert, and speaker who teaches small business owners how to make sense of their numbers (so they know what to do differently) and build multiple profitable income streams. She's helped coaches, consultants, and creative experts find hidden opportunities to make more money without having to chase down more leads. Sylvia is the author of the #1 Amazon best-selling book, “Small Business Finance for the Busy Entrepreneur – Blueprint for Building a Solid, Profitable Business.” Sylvia has been a guest on podcasts like Side Hustle Nation, Influencers Radio, His & Her Money, The Military Money Show, Paychecks and Balances, and Couple Money. Sylvia holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Before starting her business, she worked as a financial consultant for Accenture, one of the world's largest consulting firms, helping Fortune 500 organizations achieve their business and financial goals. She lives in Raleigh with her husband and two sons. Sylvia is available for comment, interviews, and speaking engagements on: Coaching Business, Pricing Your Services, Multiple Streams of Income, Money Management, Tools, Systems, and Resources Links to the resources mentioned in the show: 1. SMI Financial Coaching (http://www.smifinancialcoaching.com) 2. “Small Business Finance for the Busy Entrepreneur – Blueprint for Building a Solid, Profitable Business (https://amzn.to/3Ebsyyi) 3. Check out this week's sponsor - City Vest, and their upcoming investment offerings.

What's the process really like when you're paying off a mountain of debt? Today we get into the habits and mindset changes Toni and her family made to pay off over $100k of debt!  How One Family Paid $100K of Debt I love a good debt free story. I enjoy seeing others work hard to get rid of the credit card, student loans, car loans, and other debt that is weighing them down.  I also know personal experience is not always fast or even a smooth process. For us, it began with getting on the same page with how we wanted to tackle it. Then there was the reality of the numbers.  My husband has his first post-grate job and I had a part time internship. With time, we found our rhythm and knocked it out.  I've also had quite a few episodes on this podcast and on Couple Money sharing people's journey, including Toni Husbands. What I loved about her story is that it wasn't a ‘We paid off ‘$100,000 in year and half story'.  Which in all honesty, I enjoy watching and reading too, but when that's the main narrative being shared, it's a bit discouraging because they tend to gloss over key details.  When you dig into the article, you can see that both are earning six figures or I've even seen where parents chip in for them to buy a house in an expensive city.  My problem isn't with those details, but the fact that it gives the false impression of how easy it is to become debt free.  In many cases, it's a commitment and in that journey not only are you freeing up your finances because you don't have that debt anymore, but you're opening up options.  In this episode we are discussing a lot of the nuances and struggles that can come up. We'll get into: Some of the hurdles and challenges she had to overcome  Which habits helped and what she would do differently Opportunities that opened up now that's she's dumped her debt Let's get started!  Resources to Dump Your Debt Faster Tired of being in debt? Here are some resources to help you dump it faster. Handy Tools to Pay Your Debt Off Faster Best Budget and Money Apps: Personal Capital, Tiller, Mint Grab Your Copy: Jumpstart Your Marriage and Your Money Join Our Thriving Families Community on Facebook Debt Free Divas The Great Debt Dump: Running Toward Financial Freedom with the Power of Community When You Can't Agree on How to Pay Off Your Debt Pay Off Your Debt Faster Through the Power of Community If you want to chat some more about creating better money habits, questions, or share your own tips please join us over at Thriving Families on Facebook. Thank You to Our Sponsor Coastal! Support for this podcast comes from Coastal Credit Union! If you're living in the Raleigh Durham area and looking to bank better, come check out Coastal today. We've been Coastal members for a few years have been happy with their services. They have wonderful services and accounts to make saving easier including their competitive money market accounts! As I mentioned in the episode, if you're a Coastal member and are thinking of consolidating your debts, check out Coastal's options to refinance! Rollover Your 401(k) Easily with Capitalize We're grateful for wonderful partners like Capitalize. Not only do they support the podcast, but they help make managing your money so much easier.  Did you know that it's estimated that there are currently over 24 million “forgotten” 401(k) accounts? In fact, the average American changes jobs every 4 years.  And because of the Great Resignation, you or someone you know might be changing jobs even more  It's an extreme case of out of sight and out of mind. Is your old 401(k) in there somewhere, left behind at a job you're no longer with? One huge benefit with an IRA is you get to choose how your money is invested, not your old employer.  If you want to consolidate your old 401(k) and have more options with how you invest, it may be time to roll them over into an IRA.   With Capitalize, they handle the process from start-to-finish – for FREE. They handle the process from start-to-finish, and yes that includes calling the 401(k) provider on your behalf.  Find out how and get started today!  Note: Interview is edited for clarity and length. Support the Podcast! Thank you so much for listening to the podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and found it helpful, here are some ways to support it. Spread the word! If you enjoyed this episode and think it can help a buddy get on the path to dumping debt and become financially free, please share. Leave a review. Honest feedback and reviews make a big difference and gets the word out about the podcast. Leave your review on Apple or Stitcher. Grab a copy of Jumpstart Your Marriage and Your Money.  Music and Photo Credits Music in this episode was provided by artists from Audiio.

I have for you today, the perfect episode especially piggybacking on last week's interview with Couple Money's Elle Martinez. I realize it's pretty bold to call something the number one factor in determining success. The truth is success is a combination of lots of factors. With my more advanced private clients, there are certain habits I like to check in with them about. We're all human and we all have a tendency to drift if we're not intentional. One of those habits and one that is near and dear to me is being on the same page with your significant other about your money. You see, back when Melissa and I were drowning in over 130K of non-mortgage debt, we didn't have good communication around money. Now, it's one of the factors I consider most responsible for the success we've experienced over the past decade. Listen to today's episode as I share the exact strategy we use to be on the same page with our finances. It's not always easy but it's certainly worth it! Here are some important links. Fitness Profits Contact Billy directly about possibly doing coaching with him, visit https://yourfitnessmoneycoach.com/coaching-with-me/ and fill out the form. Listen/Subscribe to the show here: My podcast page Your Fitness Money Coach Itunes Stitcher Spotify IHeart Google You can also search for the Your Fitness Money Coach podcast on major podcast apps.  

One of the most common questions I'm asked is, “How do I get my spouse/partner onboard with money?” For that reason, I'm excited to have Elle Martinez, host of the Simplify and Enjoy Podcast to share tips and strategies for being aligned as a couple. Elle has a great financial story of her own and a very down to earth, relatable, teaching style. Lots of gems are dropped but I love the discussion on gaining alignment with goals, values, and priorities. There is no better time to gain alignment with your spouse than now as we enter a new year. Here are some important links. Fitness Profits Simplify and Enjoy Couple Money Contact Billy directly about possibly doing coaching with him, visit https://yourfitnessmoneycoach.com/coaching-with-me/ and fill out the form. Listen/Subscribe to the show here: My podcast page Your Fitness Money Coach Itunes Stitcher Spotify IHeart Google You can also search for the Your Fitness Money Coach podcast on major podcast apps.    

Elle Martinez helps families at Couple Money achieve financial freedom by sharing tips for reducing debt, increase income, and building net worth. She explains why she created the Simplify and Enjoy website and podcast to help others discover the options and time to do more for the people and projects they love. Elle also shares her insights on creating a path to financial independence that is flexible and fun! Elle joins me again on the Paychecks and Balances podcast to discuss how to initiate a conversation with your spouse about setting new financial goals or trying new projects. P&B Fam: Vote for Paychecks & Balances for the Plutus Awards! Visit paybal.co/nominate and enter paychecksandbalances.com for Personal Finance Podcast of the Year, Best Generational Content and whatever other categories you think are a good fit. My love! -Rich

Summer 2021 is right around the corner and with it comes a wave of weddings and social gatherings that have been postponed since last year. With invitations rolling in, how do you keep savings stacked without coming off as a post-COVID scrooge? Joining us to help navigate the lines between big-roller, sensible, and miser is Elle Martinez, the well-suited creator behind the Couple Money blog and podcast; Len Penzo from the LenPenzo.com blog, and our very own OG. After we're done dishing out wedding success tips, we do you one better: how would you like to win money for just knowing about money? Okay, truth be told you (the reader!) may not be eligible. BUT, United One Bank President Teri Williams joins us to share how the children in your family or neighborhood could win $1,000 for flexing their money brains. Plus, do you have cryptocurrency FOMO after multiple headlines about people striking it rich? Stacker John calls in and tells us his son has seen some pretty rapid gains (and drops) since buying cryptocurrency. John's son decided to buy a few other cryptos to diversify, and while that makes sense on paper, John feels like pouring money into the digital currency is closer to gambling than investing. Of course, we always save some time for Doug's trivia game-show. It's unbelieva-bull.... Enjoy!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elle Martinez is the creator and host of the award-winning site Couple Money, where she is focused on helping spouses come together with their finances. Each week she interviews financial experts and real-life couples who've achieved impressive financial goals like becoming debt free, starting a business, and retiring early. She’s also contributed to a number of major media platforms, including Business Insider, TurboTax, Entrepreneur, and Lending Tree.  She expands upon this work in her book, Jumpstart Your Marriage & Your Money: A 4-Week Guide to Building Wealth Together. In it, she shares her plan to help couples stop worrying about money and start building wealth in a warm, humorous, and easy-to-understand voice.  Today, Elle joins the podcast to talk about the challenges couples face when it comes to money, and especially when they’re transitioning into retirement. We talk about how couples can have more effective conversations about their finances, how to deal with financial infidelity and sabotage, and how to work with a financial advisor to build a budget that both spouses will love. GET A FREE COPY OF ELLE’S BOOK, JUMPSTART YOUR MARRIAGE & YOUR MONEY: A 4-WEEK GUIDE TO BUILDING WEALTH TOGETHER! Here's all you have to do... Step 1.) Subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review over on iTunes. Step 2.) Send an email to info@howardbailey.com with your iTunes username and mailing address, and we will ship you the book for free. It’s that simple! Show Notes: RetireWithPurpose.com/204 Rate & Review the Podcast: RetireWithPurpose.com/review Weekly Retirement Newsletter: RetireWithPurpose.com/weekend-reading

Seeing that it’s the end of the year and it seems that everybody’s publishing lists I thought I’d share my list of top lessons learned from our guests in 2020 on the #1 topic that we’ve discussed this year; Money Mindset. 6 takeaways from this year’s episodes on our number 1 topic -  Money Mindset     Our money habits are shaped by our past and our values   When looking to get on the same page with your partner about money:  It’s important to understand how their current relationship with money may be influenced by negative experiences and habits modeled for them earlier in their lives.  Cultivate empathy for your partner. Realize that they could be dealing with guilt, shame, embarrassment related to their money past Think collaboration, not compromise. Aim for the “sweet spot”, something that piques each person’s interest and feels good while honoring shared values. Seek common values when discussing money with your partner. As long as values are aligned, differing specific methods of pursuing those values can be worked through.   It’s important to understand our own money past and habits as well as our partner’s Our money habits are shaped by behaviors we unconsciously pick up  growing up; we tend to either emulate or do the opposite Understand your own Money Past. Ask your questions like:  What were you taught about money? How did your parents behave with money?   Mindset and budgeting; be flexible, communicate, keep it simple Budgets are personal and unique to every situation; there are no “one size fits all” answers or simple formulas to determine the right approach. The best budget is the one that each partner buys in to. Unity of purpose between a couple is more important than having the “perfect” financial plan Allocating dedicated money in your budget for each partner (no questions asked) can help to reduce the chances of secret spending by one partner.  Talk to your partner before starting a budget. The mechanics can primarily fall to one partner, but decisions need to be 50/50.   Each partner should have a role in the budgeting process based on their strengths  Keep your budget simple. Complicated budgets can discourage participation  Budgeting at the level the granularity needed to make adjustments when things don’t go according to plan Be sensitive to the fact that some partners are resistant to discuss money  because they don’t want to feel controlled, others are intimidated by the subject and feel they don’t understand it  Budgets can be too restrictive. Simple pleasures are often habits, for lasting change back away from them gradually like you would when trying to change any  habit. Budget needs to be realistic for your lifestyle, your needs, and sustainable.      Beware of Financial Enabling - can hurt both the giver and receiver of money Underspending is as much of a problematic financial behavior as overspending Know your financial “Why” If your partner is being secret about their financial behavior, Look to understand the “why behind the what”  When seeking to engage your partner in a discussion about your finances, start with your why Make sure you and your partner are working towards the same goals Discuss what you would like to do with your time if money was not an issue Understand one another’s motivation, then come up with a plan Accept  responsibility  Be open to seeing how your own behavior could be a factor in your partner’s reluctance to engage in discussions about money   Money Mindset episodes to check out:    Amy Westbrook - Certified Life Coach, professional Wealth Coach (1)  Lindsey Bryan-Podvin - Financial Therapist, Author, Host, Mind Money Balance Podcast (2) Karen Ford - Master Financial Coach and Author (3) Assel EL-Baba Financial Therapist and Money mindset Coach (5) Adam Kol - Couples Financial Counselor, Host of the Equal Partners Podcast (6) Dan Hinz - Financial Coach and Founder of Adulting with Money (7) Elle Martinez - Creator of CoupleMoney (website and Podcast) (8) Les Nienow -Coaching Liaison and Senior Financial Coach at Ramsey Solutions (9) Suzanne Johnson - Ramsey Solutions Master Financial Coach (12) Jed Jurchenko - Life and Leadership Coach (13) Annette Schmidt - The FinSavvy Mom, host of the Scared to Savvy Podcast (15)    Ericka Young - Founder of Tailor Made Budgets and Author (21)    

In this session of the Everyday Bucket List Podcast, I chat with Elle Martinez who is an award-winning blogger & podcaster of Couple Money. She discusses the many restaurants and things to do in Raleigh, North Carolina in the U.S. as well bucket list things to do in the future, after the pandemic. Also, get her money tips for plotting out adventures. Be sure to subscribe to the show! Show Notes: Click the link below or you can copy and paste it below into the browser. https://karencordaway.com/raleigh-north-carolina-restaurants/

Sylvia Inks is a business coach, finance expert, and speaker who teaches small business owners how to make sense of their numbers (so they know what to do differently) and build multiple profitable income streams. She’s helped coaches, consultants, and service providers find hidden opportunities to make more money without having to chase down more leads. Sylvia is the author of the #1 Amazon best-selling book, “Small Business Finance for the Busy Entrepreneur – Blueprint for Building a Solid, Profitable Business.” Sylvia has been a guest on podcasts like Side Hustle Nation, Influencers Radio, His & Her Money, The Military Money Show, Paychecks and Balances, and Couple Money. 6+ years as financial & business coach, author of #1 Amazon bestseller, Small Business Finance for the Busy Entrepreneur – Blueprint for Building a Solid, Profitable BusinessHelp coaches, consultants, and service providers find hidden opportunities to make more money (doing what they’re already doing) and build multiple income streams to recession-proof their businesses. Have over 7 streams of income in small business, including coaching, sub-contracting, speaking events, online course, membership, book, affiliate marketing, and referral commissions. Connect with Sylvia:SMI Financial Coaching 5 Unconventional Ways to Earn More Money Free online courseSmall Business Finance Book

We’ve brought back the reader mailbag. Today we’re answering your questions about marriage and money!  Reader Mailbag One of my favorite parts of Couple Money is the community. Having you be a part of this has definitely made the work more enjoyable. Whenever I hear from you about what you’re working on, questions you have, or ideas you think will be helpful, I’m happy.   When I started Couple Money 11 years ago, it was basically a journal of us and our journey of paying off debt. Then you came in and other couples sharing your stories and it’s really been a blast.  So today’s episode will be a bit of fun, I’m answering the most popular questions I’ve received this year along with one covering a new topic I haven’t really got into before.  In this episode, we’re answering your questions such as:  How our spending has shifted this year with everything going on Quick way to figure out how much you need to retire How defined benefit plans work  Ready? Let’s get started!  Thank You to Our Sponsor Coastal! Support for this podcast comes from Coastal Credit Union. If you’re living in the Raleigh Durham area and looking to bank better, come check out Coastal today! Resources to Get the Most Out of Your Money Here are some resources to make managing your money much easier! Best Budget and Money Apps: Personal Capital, Tiller, Mint Grow Your Stash Faster: High Yield Savings with CiT Bank Jumpstart Your Marriage and Your Money Saber Pension & Actuarial Services 

On the same page with your spouse when it comes to money? Elle Martinez of Couple Money discusses how she and her husband made progress toward that goal, even though – and you’ll find this shocking - they turned up in the marriage with their own personalities and different money histories. We discuss money dates and paying a price to win. For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.lifemeetsmoney.com/16

Elle Martinez helps families achieve financial freedom by sharing tips for reducing debt, increasing income, and building net worth through her website and podcast, Couple Money. On this episode of CFO at Home Elle and I discuss the power of money habits, credit card usage, the value of college education, and more. Recommended resources: Book - Jumpstart your Marriage and your Money Couple money site Couple Money podcast Ways to contact/follow Couple Money twitter Couple Money Facebook Couple Money Instagram

About Elle Martinez: Elle is the creator and award-winning blogger of Couple Money, a personal finance site, and podcast. Her podcast has over 25,000 listeners each month. She's also the author Jumpstart Your Marriage and Your Money, which gives couples a 4-week plan to get on the same page, dump their debt faster and build wealth together.In this episode, Jamie, Heather, and Elle discuss:Money Dates: making time for financial planning, every month.50/20/30 Budget 50% for essentials, 20% for saving or paying debt, and 30% for guilt-free spending.Participate in monthly money challenges, lunch in challenge, frugal $20 date night challenge.Preparing for the wedding with full quotes from vendors to avoid surprise costs.Key Takeaways:The first money date is all about getting excited about your why. Can you live off of one income and put the other income toward paying down debt and saving? Having clear boundaries and expectations with people who are contributing financially to the wedding.Scheduling payments from anyone who is financially helping with the wedding so everyone has the same expectations."Look for the win-win." —  Elle Martinez Mentioned: Honeybook Trial Offer         The Budget Savvy Bride          Weddings For Real Podcast              Connect with Elle Martinez:Website: Couple Money.com   Book: Jumpstart Your Marriage & Your MoneyShow: Couple Money PodcastConnect with The Union Podcast:Website: https://theunionpodcast.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unionpodcast/?hl=enShow: https://theunionpodcast.com/our-podcast/ Connect with Jamie:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdAcY6YGgF-RgGYXTsOENbAWebsite: https://jwcoordination.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jwcoordination/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/JWCoordination/ Connect with Heather:Website: https://theweddinghacker.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weddinghackerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/weddinghackerexpoPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/theweddinghacker/ Show notes by Podcastologist: Kristen BraunAudio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.  

Don't talk to strangers. Make your savings automatic. Don't buy so many lattes. How many pieces of unsolicited advice have helped you become a better version of yourself? Today our contributors are helping us walk through a recent blog post that delivered exactly 68 pieces of advice to help you live a better life financially AND mentally. Helping us with today's show are our near-and-dear contributors: Elle Martinez (of Couple Money), Len Penzo of LenPenzo.com, and our very own OG. Halfway through the show we'll take a break from the unsolicited advice (that you should totally listen to by the way), and we'll learn some strategies on keeping your children engaged and responsible while everyone is stuck at home. During our Fintech segment, Gregg Murset of BusyKid will also share how his app can help your family learn better habits, and put their allowance to good use by teaching them to save, give, and be a part of a community. Ever hear the phrase, "just because you can, doesn't mean you should"? A few weeks ago we asked our friends on Twitter to give us their best answer... but with finances in mind. During our Magnify Money segment we'll share our favorite replies, and our contributors will even share a few of their own answers. One last note: Remember the story in the news recently about the elderly man who ejected himself from the French fighter jet? We won't give away too much, but Doug has some heart-pounding trivia for you on today's show. Today's podcast is another high flier! Enjoy!

Communicating with your partner about money can be difficult in the best of situations, let alone staying inside for weeks on end. That's why to kick off our rewind week the Fintern picked a topic that will hopefully keep you out of some hot water: how you can stop fighting about money! You can check out the original show notes below:   Looking for the perfect budget? Maybe the key isn't counting every penny or finding the perfect spreadsheet. Elle Martinez, author of the new book Couple Money, believes that whether you're single or married the answer might lie in communication, and we'll tackle how to have money dates and stop fighting about money on today's show. In our headlines segment, we share a story about comedian Tracy Morgan. Apparently Walmart, who paid him $90M after a severe accident in 2015, wants more proof about his injury. We'll discuss disability coverage and more from that fallout. Then we throw out the Haven Life line to Susan, who asks about taking out a student loan for her son so he can establish credit. We'll also answer a letter from Julian about Roth IRAs, help Doug bring down the trivia, and sprinkle in some pick up lines along the way.  

This episode’s name comes not only from my guest’s amazing podcast but also because it’s exactly what we discuss!  Join Elle Martinez as she shares lessons from her decade of experience helping couples navigate their finances and relationship. I promise Elle will leave you feeling like she really understands your situation, and you’ll get actionable steps along the way. Be careful, because once you tune in to this podcast, your interest is sure to...compound. Tune in on Tuesdays for new episodes featuring real-life stories, money and relationship experts, and lots of fun along the way!⁠

#006: Talking about money with your spouse can be tough, especially if it hasn’t gone well in the past. Having the same life goals doesn’t necessarily mean you have the same financial goals or the same ideas about how to get there. In today's episode, Elle Martinez - founder of Couple Money and author of Jumpstart Your Marriage and Your Money - shares how managing money with your partner is all about learning to work better together as a couple in all areas of life. It’s not about blame—it’s about self-awareness and compassion and respect. If you work on understanding your own money mindset first, then your partner’s, it’s so much easier to create and stick to a plan that will take you where you both want to go. Looking for more information, mama? Visit the show notes at https://www.smartmoneymamas.com/elleFree Healthy Money Mantras Worksheet: https://smartmoneymamas.com/healthy-money-mindset-workbook/

When should you start talking about money in a new relationship? We know that financial stress can have a negative impact on our relationships, while healthy money conversations can strengthen a couple’s connection—and even lead to better gay sex! But when is the best time to bring it up? On this episode of the podcast, we’re sharing the results of our couples money conversation poll in the Queer Money Facebook Group, offering our insight on why talking about finances is crucial for couples who cohabitate and what questions it’s okay to ask early on in a new relationship. We walk you through our top five money tips for gay couples, explaining why it’s best to have the initial money conversation in public and how to work together on improving your credit scores. Listen in to understand the benefit of opening a joint account for shared expenses, teaming up on your finances with the Honeyfi app, and setting mutual money goals as an LGBTQ couple!

One of the top three financial goals people have is getting out of debt, but few actually knock it out. Today we’re diving into key money systems couples have used to become debt-free! Best Strategies for Couples to Dump Debt Faster How are you doing?! I hope you’re having a wonderful week. We’re back. New Year, a new season of the podcast. I want to start off by saying thank you. Your support has been incredible and because of it, we’re here for season 10! When I started the site Couple Money and even the podcast a few years, my goal was pretty simple. Help couples not only get their finances in a good spot but find a way for money to be a way to work together instead of being a source of stress. Whether you’re paying down debt, saving for a dream, or going down the path of financial independence, the main focus is doing it as a team. We’ll definitely be covering that this season again, but there’s another issue I’ve been seeing that has added a layer of unnecessary stress when it comes to finances. As I look at my newsfeed on my phone or catch some stories that get picked up, I just see this trend of HUGE stories. Debt-free stories where the couples have paid massive amounts of debt – six-figures- in a crazy short amount of time. Couples who have saved 60%, 70% of their income in a year. These are incredible stories and I’ve found them at times to be motivating and challenging us to look at how we spend money. I’ve even had a few of them on the podcast. However, when these are the stories that get picked up again, and again, you kind of get a bit fatigued and when the headlines only tell part of the story – like the fact they were making incredible amounts of money, then you can feel discouraged. Add on that many of these stories don’t talk about that key step – aligning your goals and getting on the same page. If you’re not there, then you almost can feel like throwing up your arms and just giving up. I don’t want to give up. I would love for you to tackle those big goals, but more importantly, I want you two to feel comfortable and excited about the plan you two carved out for yourselves. How? By acknowledging while there are certain financial principles that are incredibly helpful, we all have different approaches to how we tackle our goals. Today we’re going to do that with one of the most common goals families have with their finances – paying off their debts. Today I want to share some guests we’ve had on the show who have become debt-free, but had different amounts and time tables. In this episode we’re looking at: The step by step process of how to set up a system to pay off your debt faster Some of the most common hangups couples have with becoming debt-free Tools and apps to make it easier Let’s get started! If you’re looking for some more inspiration, tactics, and encouragement about becoming debt-free together, please check out my interview with Chris Browning. Resources to Pay Off a Mountain of Debt If you two are ready to pay off your debt, here are some handy resources to check out: Best Budget and Money Apps: Personal Capital, Tiller, Mint, Zeta Free 5 Days to $5K Course Jumpstart Your Marriage and Your Money Total Money Makeover Free Debt Snowball Template What’s Your One Page Financial Plan? Debt Discipline Debt Free Divas Well Kept Wallet Trim: You can free up money in your budget by having Trim cancel your unnecessary subscriptions and negotiate your bills. How to Sync Up with Money Dates Thank You to Our Sponsor Coastal! Support for this podcast comes from Coastal Credit Union. If you’re living in the Raleigh Durham area and looking to bank better, come check out Coastal today! We’ve been Coastal members for a few years have been happy with their services. They want to help you achieve your biggest goals faster and as a team! Your Debt-Free Plan And if you want to discuss this more – ask questions, swap ideas, and maybe get a debt-free strategy set up – don’t forget to join us in the Thriving Families group on Facebook. Our goal is to help one another out. Hope to see you there! Support the Podcast! Thank you so much for listening to the podcast! Spread the word! If you enjoyed this episode and think it can help a buddy get on the path to dumping debt and become financially free, please share. Leave a review. Honest feedback and reviews make a big difference and gets the word out about the podcast. Leave your review on Apple or Stitcher. Grab a copy of Jumpstart Your Marriage and Your Money. My book is designed for a busy couple to set up their finances in 4 weeks. Get tips and tools that have worked for other couples on their journey of building their marriage and wealth together! Music Credit Like the music in this episode? Our theme song is by Gentle Regime. Additional music by Lee Rosevere.

Money can be a huge source of stress, but it doesn’t have to be. Today I’m going to share 5 ways you can simplify your finances so you two can enjoy your marriage and money! Simplify and Reboot Your Money How do you feel about the progress you’ve made this year with your finances? If you’re not quite happy with where you are right now, don’t panic. There’s still plenty of time to reset and reboot things with your money. Since my Dump Debt Together session aired last Monday as part of the Mamas Talk Money Summit, I have been keeping busy answering some of your questions about changing things up for the better. I’ve noticed that the biggest concern is getting the ball rolling. You’re more than welcome to dig around the site and podcast. With over 1,000 articles and 300+ episodes, we cover a lot here on Couple Money. But I know that approach can make you feel overwhelmed so today I want to wrap up this special series on the podcast with how you can get started. In this episode we’ll look at: habits to develop that will make your finances much easier to handle key numbers to track (and which to pass on) An easy way to reboot your money Hope you enjoy! Resources to Hit Your Money Goals If you two are looking to improve how you talk and work together with your finances (and lives), please check out these resources. Reboot Your Money Course: Get it half off (only $10!) by using discount code PODCAST Best Budget and Money Apps: Personal Capital, Tiller, Mint, Zeta, and Honeyfi Jumpstart Your Marriage and Your Money Grow Your Stash Faster: High Yield Savings with CiT Bank Automatic Saving: Qapital Free 401(k) Analysis: blooom Why Most People Fail with Their Goals (And How You Can Win!) If you want to discuss talking with your spouse about money, ask questions, or share your own tips please join us over at Thriving Families on Facebook. 5 Ways to Simplify Your Finances Whether you’re the spreadsheet king or queen or more the big-picture person, I think we can all agree that we want to streamline our finances so you can focus on the people and things that matter to us. You can really dive into the weeds with finances and debate the minute, but if you’re looking for big wins not only with your money but your marriage, here are 5 things you need to focus on. #1: Go on Regular Money Dates Why do I talk about money dates so much? It’s because they work! Pretty much every couple whose paid down debt, saved a significant amount, or is on the path to financial freedom does this. They may call it something else (like Andy and Nicole with their budget parties

Oh boy, a husband asked AJ & McCall for advice during the Debate At 8 and it doesn’t go his way. Joe is married to Jessie but has a kid with Veronica, the kid is in college, and they have a great relationship despite Joe being married. Veronica hates Joe’s relationship with his baby mama. Veronica asked Joe for help because she was in a bind and Joe took $5000 out of Jessie’s account and gave it to his baby mama. Joe says since they’re married their money is their money. What do you think of the situation?

Oh boy, a husband asked AJ & McCall for advice during the Debate At 8 and it doesn’t go his way. Joe is married to Jessie but has a kid with Veronica, the kid is in college, and they have a great relationship despite Joe being married. Veronica hates Joe’s relationship with his baby mama. Veronica asked Joe for help because she was in a bind and Joe took $5000 out of Jessie’s account and gave it to his baby mama. Joe says since they’re married their money is their money. What do you think of the situation?

Oh boy, a husband asked AJ & McCall for advice during the Debate At 8 and it doesn't go his way. Joe is married to Jessie but has a kid with Veronica, the kid is in college, and they have a great relationship despite Joe being married. Veronica hates Joe's relationship with his baby mama. Veronica asked Joe for help because she was in a bind and Joe took $5000 out of Jessie's account and gave it to his baby mama. Joe says since they're married their money is their money. What do you think of the situation? 

Oh boy, a husband asked AJ & McCall for advice during the Debate At 8 and it doesn’t go his way. Joe is married to Jessie but has a kid with Veronica, the kid is in college, and they have a great relationship despite Joe being married. Veronica hates Joe’s relationship with his baby mama. Veronica asked Joe for help because she was in a bind and Joe took $5000 out of Jessie’s account and gave it to his baby mama. Joe says since they’re married their money is their money. What do you think of the situation?

Oh boy, a husband asked AJ & McCall for advice during the Debate At 8 and it doesn't go his way. Joe is married to Jessie but has a kid with Veronica, the kid is in college, and they have a great relationship despite Joe being married. Veronica hates Joe's relationship with his baby mama. Veronica asked Joe for help because she was in a bind and Joe took $5000 out of Jessie's account and gave it to his baby mama. Joe says since they're married their money is their money. What do you think of the situation? 

Oh boy, a husband asked AJ & McCall for advice during the Debate At 8 and it doesn’t go his way. Joe is married to Jessie but has a kid with Veronica, the kid is in college, and they have a great relationship despite Joe being married. Veronica hates Joe’s relationship with his baby mama. Veronica asked Joe for help because she was in a bind and Joe took $5000 out of Jessie’s account and gave it to his baby mama. Joe says since they’re married their money is their money. What do you think of the situation?

Oh boy, a husband asked AJ & McCall for advice during the Debate At 8 and it doesn't go his way. Joe is married to Jessie but has a kid with Veronica, the kid is in college, and they have a great relationship despite Joe being married. Veronica hates Joe's relationship with his baby mama. Veronica asked Joe for help because she was in a bind and Joe took $5000 out of Jessie's account and gave it to his baby mama. Joe says since they're married their money is their money. What do you think of the situation? 

Oh boy, a husband asked AJ & McCall for advice during the Debate At 8 and it doesn’t go his way. Joe is married to Jessie but has a kid with Veronica, the kid is in college, and they have a great relationship despite Joe being married. Veronica hates Joe’s relationship with his baby mama. Veronica asked Joe for help because she was in a bind and Joe took $5000 out of Jessie’s account and gave it to his baby mama. Joe says since they’re married their money is their money. What do you think of the situation?

Looking to raise kids while pursuing financial independence? Here are some tips from Simplify and Enjoy to help you reach your goals and enjoy the journey! How to Simplify Your Finances and Enjoy Your Family As I mentioned in the last episode, this week is going to be a bit different. I’m going on vacation with my family soon but I wanted to leave you with some bonuses. As you already heard, I started a new podcast – Simplify and Enjoy. While here on Couple Money we talk about getting on the same page with money as a couple, Simplify and ENjoy is more focus on families especially with young kids who are interested in pursuing financial independence. Besides looking at the numbers, of course, we’re going to be looking at how to design your life around your family. How do you make the finances work so you are hitting your goals but you’re also enjoying the journey? So this week I’m going to share the first two episodes from the series – easy ways to manage your money when you’re busy and then the second episode is finding your path to financial independence when you’re raising young kids. I hope you enjoy these episodes and that they help you with your own journey to financial freedom and independence as a family! Handy Tools to Save More If you’re looking to get ahead with your finances as a family, here are key resources to check out! Best Budget and Money Apps: Personal Capital, Tiller, Mint, Zeta Grow Your Stash Faster: High Yield Savings with CiT Bank Manage Your 401(k) Easily: blooom Automatic Saving: Qapital Jumpstart Your Marriage and Your Money Simplify and Enjoy: Financial Freedom for Families 5 Days to $5K Course How to Achieve Financial Independence Through Big Wins Thank You to Our Sponsor Coastal! Support for this podcast comes from Coastal Credit Union! If you’re living in the Raleigh Durham area and looking to bank better, come check out Coastal today. They have competitive rates on checking and savings accounts! Support the Podcast! Thank you so much for listening to the podcast! Spread the word! If you enjoyed this episode and think it can help a buddy get on the path to dumping debt and become financially free, please share. Leave a review. Honest feedback and reviews make a big difference and gets the word out about the podcast. Leave your review on Apple or Stitcher. Grab a copy of Jumpstart Your Marriage and Your Money. My book is designed for a busy couple to set up their finances in 4 weeks. Get tips and tools that have worked for other couples on their journey of building their marriage and wealth together! Music Credit Like the music in this episode? Our theme song is by Gentle Regime. Additional music by Lee Rosevere.  

Welcome to Simplify and Enjoy, the podcast and community focused on helping families have less stress and more options thru minimalism and financial independence! I’ve been in the personal finance space for almost 10 years. Besides running Couple Money and now Simplify and Enjoy, I’ve also written for other sites like Business Insider, Turbotax, LendingTree, Entrepreneur,…you get the idea.  When people see this online or maybe a friend finds out what I do, many assume that my husband and I talk about money. A lot.  But that’s not the case. For us, money is a tool that we use to reach our goals.  Whether it’s deciding where to live, being able to work from home, having more time with the kids, and saving up enough to become financially free or even independent – all of these require being wise with the money coming in.  The big question we’re personally tackling is how we can work towards becoming financially independent while raising our kids?  We’re grateful that so far we’ve managed to pay off debts like the car loan and student loans, which gives us more options to save and invest our money.  We have been able to explore options like working from home because we have the buffer. A big part of the how is through pursuing minimalism and financial independence.  But as we have taken this journey as parents and as a couple we’ve also had to make some choices that may have skewed from what’s typically shown in the media.  We’re above average savers, but we’ve also pulled back at times because we want to enjoy the now with our little ones.  We cut back on eating out, but we’re still foodies.  Travel is a part of our budget.  While we’ve taken on some DIY projects around the house and our tech, we also have no problem calling in contractors or splurging on some tech we know we’ll use and enjoy.  We’re trying to balance raising our kids while being wise with our time and money.  So if you’re parents looking to give your family more options to design a life that reflects what you love, Simplify and Enjoy is for you!

We dearly love to interrogate couples about how they negotiate money, and for this latest round we caught Owen and Sue just before they went on a date and forced them to tell us how they talk about money with each other. Well, we say "forced"...but it didn't take too much effort on our part, because it turns out that this married couple with young kids has their money communication strategy down cold. It's a beautiful thing to see, and we're excited to share it with you. Timestamps: 5:30 - Owen and Sue's amazing, incredible, all powerful money meeting 12:10 - What changed when they had kids? 15:15 - Why Sue budgets in a Word Doc (and Owen DOES NOT) 25:03 - What would Owen and Sue do with a surprise $3,000? 26:10 - How do they figure out what's 'fairsies'? 32:50 - What's the advice you would give to other couples managing their money?

Elle Martinez is the Creator and host of Couple Money, a community focused on helping spouses get on the same page, dump debt faster, and get on the path to financial independence. She's also the author of Jumpstart Your Marriage and Your Money, a four week guide for couples to become financially free. You can learn more about Elle here: Couplemoney.com This episode is brought to you by Authors Unite. Authors Unite provides you with all the resources you need to become a successful author. You can learn more about Authors Unite here: http://authorsunite.com/. Thank you for listening to The Business Blast Podcast! Tyler --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/authorsunite/support

Feel like you have a full plate and not enough time (or money!) to plan for retirement? Learn step by step how you two can rock retirement and still have fun now!  Real Retirement Planning for Real Life Gotta love analytics. You all that data floating about. Once a week I look over things including what people searching when they discover Couple Money. And you know what I found? Believe or not, I noticed pretty much every day people discover my site with some variation of this one question. How much do we need to retire? It’s a big question for sure, but I don’t think it’s the right question. At least not to start with. As you probably discovered with that first question I asked, retirement can be completely different things to everyone. And sometimes you two can have differing opinions. So how do you figure what you need to do? You have to look at it at two different angles. Of course, there’s the technical part with the specific investments in your portfolio. But you before you do that you need a game plan. One that is robust and at the same time, can adjust as your life changes. Which is why I brought the Retirement Answer Man himself - Roger Whitney! Not only is he is a Certified Financial Planner who’s worked for over 25 years and he’s the author of Rock Retirement. His mission is to shift people’s mindset from investing in a portfolio to investing in what they love. Because this is a huge deal, we’re having a two-parter. In this episode we’re discussing: The problem with traditional retirement planning and calculators Striking that balance between taking care of things down the line while still loving your life now How to rethink and plan your retirement as a couple Let’s jump right in! Resources to Rock Your Retirement Ready to prepare for retirement while ill having some fun now? Here are some fantastic resources to set things up and help you plan for your retirement together. Rock Retirement - Roger has written an incredible book that breaks down how you can plan and save not just for retirement, but a life you love now! Free 401(k) Analysis: blooom The Secret Sauce to Financial Independence & Early Retirement Retirement Answer Man Podcast  Best Budget and Money Apps: Personal Capital, Tiller, Mint Automatic Saving: Qapital Jumpstart Your Marriage and Your Money Financial Independence and Parenthood Setting Up Your Retirement with the Right Tools How to Get on the Same Page with Financial Independence Support the Podcast! Thank you so much for listening to the podcast! Spread the word! If you enjoyed this episode and think it can help a buddy get on the path to dumping debt and become financially free, please share. Leave a review. Honest feedback and reviews make a big difference and gets the word out about the podcast. Leave your review on Apple or Stitcher. Grab a copy of Jumpstart Your Marriage and Your Money. My book is designed for a busy couple to set up their finances in 4 weeks. Get tips and tools that have worked for other couples on their journey of building their marriage and wealth together! Music Credit Like the music in this episode? Our theme song is by Gentle Regime. Additional music by Lee Rosevere. This post contains affiliate links. Please read my full disclosure for more info.

Our guest today, Elle, is a personal finance blogger, entrepreneur, mom, founder of CoupleMoney.com and the host of a podcast by the same name. Elle and her husband had very different approaches to solving debt when they first met. Today, they live off one income and use the second to help them reach their goals faster. We're excited to have Elle on our show because she's one of the rare people dedicated to serving young couples and a fantastic resource for those looking for help with their finances. Check out our show, and take a look at Elle's recommendations in our show notes below! - 5 days, $5k: A free challenge Elle offers couples who need ideas on how to find, save and make money for their goals: https://couplemoney.com/5-days-5k-course/ - Jumpstart Your Marriage & Your Money: https://goo.gl/p8tnNd - The Relationship School (Podcast): https://relationshipschool.net/podcast/ - Elle's book recs: "I Will Teach You to Be Rich" (Ramit Sethi), "Total Money Makeover" (Dave Ramsey)

Teamwork makes the financial dream work, would you agree? So why do so many couples want to keep their finances separate? Do you think they are dodging a money fight? Do they feel they can reach their dreams faster this way? Maybe…but it’s just not true. Elle Martinez from Couple Money and I talk about some of the myths and benefits of combining finances. For More Information Go To: http://kinecorder.com/love-money-teamwork

Elle Martinez started Couple Money in 2009 after writing about personal finances for more than 7 years. Couple Money's purpose is to help couples build their finances together by learning to live on one income and having fun with the second through tips, tools, and services that can help couples work out solutions that address their needs. Couple Money has been featured on sites such as Business Insider, Daily Finance, TurboTax, and Go Banking Rates. If you're in a relationship now or planning on getting into one in the future, Elle covers these helpful tips for you: The financial advice she councils both singles and couples to consider before marrying their finances in either joint accounts or holy matrimony Use 'money dates' to get financially comfortable with your partner early in the relationship and before it's too late to recover from financial infidelity Increase your likelihood of financial success by focusing on your passions as a couple before the money and debt Tips for designing a personal finance system that will succeed because it is tailored to your individual relationship goals Announcements Watch CBSN (video) ft. Marcus Garrett of Paychecks & Balances: How to rebuild your credit history Watch YahooFinance (video) ft. Marcus Garrett of Paychecks and Balances: Managing Your Credit Card Debt References Mentioned in this Show Social Media Website: CoupleMoney.com Twitter: @CoupleMoney Books / Guides: Book: Jumpstart Your Marriage & Your Money: A 4-Week Guide to Building Wealth Together 5 Days to $5,000! ICYMI His & Her Money ft. Tai & Talaat McNeely Your Money Mindset Matters ft. J.D. Roth P&B Blog: We're reading and reviewing the top 15 personal finance books so you don't have to Thank You for the Support Exclusively for our email subscribers, we created a free guide: The 15 Minute Paychecks & Balances Money Plan: Your Guide to Financial Freedom. This tool includes “15-minute” plans for creating a budget, starting your debt freedom plan, and finding your FIRE number. Sign-up to get your guide today and see why just 15-minutes can change the next 15 years of your life. You’ll also get show updates, digital giveaways, and much more. We don’t spam. We just keeps it real. Yes, keeps. Marcus has joined the GoBankingRates “Smart Money Squad." Visit PaychecksAndBalances.com/GBR to learn more. Check out the Debt Free Or Die Trying series to learn how Marcus paid off $30,000 in debt by age 30; and how to create a debt free plan you’ll actually follow. Check out our PATREON page! We’re raising funds to grow the show so we can create more great content that helps you get ahead professionally and financially. LIKE us on Facebook.com/PaychecksandBalances or follow us on Twitter @PayBalances @IamRichJones @THEMarcusGarret and Instagram

Looking to kick things up a notch? Learn how you can have fun this summer and still save some serious money!  Summer Saving Fun I'm so ready for summer! The tricky part of summer, especially if you have little ones, is making sure you don't go broke while still having fun. So to wrap up this season, I challenged myself. Today I'm going to share how you can save a grand this summer! We're going to look at 4 areas and show you 5 ways to save.  Getting the Best Deals Boost Your Savings  Frugal Foodie Vacations/Getaways Hope you enjoy!  Getting the Best Deals  If you're out shopping make sure you're getting the best deals! Some of my favorite apps and sites are: iBotta Camel, Camel, Camel Honey Paribus Your family's smartphone plan shouldn't cost you a fortune. There are some fantastic deals out there. I use Republic Wireless and love them. They have an incredible line of phones. I have two lines with them and pay less than $50/month!  You may also want to look at providers like Ting, Freedom Pop, and StraightTalk.  When shopping online, hold off on those impulse buys you may be able to score a better deal by leaving before the purchase. I had a site send me an email afterward with a cheaper price. You may also want to switch to incognito mode.  Boost Your Savings If you're looking to ramp up savings here are some great apps and services to try out.  Tiller Personal Capital Mint They can help you track your money quickly and easily.  You also want to make sure you're keeping a visual reminder of what you're saving towards. It can keep you motivated when you're in the middle of things.  And of course, automate your savings. It's not doing you any good until it's stashed away.  Frugal Foodie I've been writing for Couple Money for almost nine years and I will tell you that one of the biggest budget busters that couples have is eating out. Break this cycle by: Plan Your Meals for This Week Prep a Meal Ahead Have Go-to Meals Think Global with Your Dishes Have a Potluck Vacations/Getaways Summer is a fantastic time to get out of town and explore someplace new. Using sites and apps like Skyscanner and CheapOair can make your money go further next trip!  Be Flexible Learn How To Bid Stay Like a Local Budget for your Trip   Jumpstart Your Marriage and Money Course Want to give your marriage and bank account a boost? Pick up Jumpstart Your Marriage and Money course. Jumpstart focuses on the big wins including earning more. Get LIFETIME access to a four-week course design to help you: Stop fighting about money and create a budget that you BOTH LOVE Automate your money Pay off your debt faster Plus more! You can get lifetime access here! Music Credit Like the music in this episode? Our theme song is by Gentle Regime. Additional music by Lee Rosevere and Logan from Music for Makers in this episode.

What will your podcast look like after 3-5 years? Elle Martinez from Couple Money shares how she is now monetizing more than her podcast. She's monetizing her brand with a book, video and courses. Joe Saul-Sehy talks about the one thing he WISHED he would have started sooner for Stacking Benjamins and what happened when he put some money behind Facebook ads. Rachel Cruze will be our opening Keynote speaker at FinCon18, and Talaat and Tai McNeely will share their Big Ideas on the big stage. To find out more about the conference, visit https://finconexpo.com Do you have a podcast about money? Join the FinCon Podcast Network for free. Start by filling out the short form at http://finconpodcastnetwork.com

Valentine's Day is a time for romance, right?  Well there is nothing romantic about an awkward money conversation with your significant other.  Elle Martinez from CoupleMoney.com is here to help you break the ice in order to confidently & comfortable discuss your finances together. Check out Elle's book Jump Start Your Marriage & Your Money using the link below PopcornFinance.com/CoupleMoney   Full Show Notes at PopcornFinance.com/44   Were you planning on shopping at Amazon?  Help support the show for free using my Amazon link http://amzn.to/2CjrCYd   How to be featured on the show You can record a voice note and email it to me at Questions @ PopcornFinance .com Send a call in through the Anchor app Use SpeakPipe to leave me a voicemail https://www.speakpipe.com/PopcornFinance Connect with me Instagram -@PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance   Outro Music By Buddha by Kontekst https://soundcloud.com/kontekstmusic Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music provided by Audio Library https://youtu.be/b6jK2t3lcRs

Recorded live at FinCon from a 1974 Volkswagon Superbeetle, Devin and John are joined with Roger Whitney, the Retirement Answer Man, and Elle Martinez of CoupleMoney.com. The main topic? Divorce is the biggest threat to anyone’s financial stability. How do you work together with your spouse? Elle says, don’t start talking about money - talk about goals. For more information, go to the show notes at http://www.bigpictureretirement.net/051

Money is one of the leading causes of stress and issues in relationships. Whether you are dating or married, getting on the same financial page with your partner is crucial to accomplishing your overall life goals. On today's podcast, I'm talking with Elle Martinez from Couple Money. Couple Money explores how couples can build their finances together and just won Best Family Finance Blog at the 8th Annual Plutus Awards. In today's episode with Elle, we talk about the following: Why Elle started Couple Money and its mission How couples can merge two opposing goals or visions for the future and compromise The four different types of money date and what to do and not do on a money date The importance of building a budget together and the 3 types of budgets If all couples should merge their finances and how couples can boost their bottom line Preparing for the major milestones; having a baby and buying a home How a couple can plan to retire early together. What to do if one partner is not on board with improving or optimizing their finances How can people who are just dating or a single person approach the subject of money with a potential partner Also, I share two huge announcements on this episode. First, I will be on the local NYC News 12 Bronx and Brooklyn stations as the financial expert on a new weekly segment. News 12 runs on Optimum Cable (channel 12) & Spectrum (channel 212). The first show will air today (November 8th) on News 12 Bronx at 4pm EST and News 12 Brooklyn at 5pm EST and will repeat over the next few weeks. You'll have to listen to this podcast episode to hear the second big announcement... Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: My One on One Money Coaching Services The Wealth Building Manual YNAB –  Start managing your money and budgeting so that you can reach your financial dreams. Sign up for a free 2 month trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link.   Connect with Elle: couplemoney.com Couple Money Facebook Page Couple Money on Twitter Couple Money on Instagram   Connect with me: Journey To Launch Instagram Journey To Launch Twitter Journey To Launch Facebook Page Join the private Facebook Group  

Whether you have a 9-5 job, are self-employed, or run a business, burn-out can be a real problem. Learn how you can avoid it ad setting up your finances to take the time off you need!  Wrapping Up a Big Year at FinCon LLast week, I went to Dallas to attend FinCon, a conference of independent personal finance publishers, fintech companies, and media focused on a positive money message. I had an incredible week chatting with buddies in the personal finance space. We've chatted throughout the year via Zoom or Skype, but it's special to hang out in person. Many of us got started because we were getting out of debt or saving for a dream. I also got to see what was going on with fintech. There are so many developments and right now, apps are coming out that are designed for couples. Got to enjoy some time with the HoneyFi team as well as a few others. And I was especially honored and grateful that Couple Money won best family finance blog for the second year in a row! But besides taking home a sweet trophy I also brought back a bug and I'm finally feeling more like myself. My voice is a little weak, but I didn't want to miss another week. It's the season finale and I want to talk about a few things that have been on my mind and some of what I heard on yours. In this episode, I want to discuss with you:  tackling big goals while avoiding burnout budgeting for time off upcoming plans for the podcast and this site Hope you enjoy!  Jumpstart Your Marriage and Money Course Want to give your marriage and bank account a boost? Pick up Jumpstart Your Marriage and Money course. Jumpstart focuses on the big wins including earning more. Get LIFETIME access to a four-week course design to help you: Stop fighting about money and create a budget that you BOTH LOVE Automate your money Pay off your debt faster Plus more! You can get lifetime access here! Music Credit Like the music in this episode? Our theme song is by Gentle Regime. Additional music by Lee Rosevere and Logan from Music for Makers in this episode.

Elle Martinez is the creator and award-winning blogger of Couple Money, a personal finance site and podcast dedicated to helping spouses build their marriage and wealth together. Every week she interviews financial experts and real-life couples who’ve achieved big financial goals together like paying down six figures of debt, starting a business together, and retiring early. Through the podcast, she finds patterns and habits that have helped couples be successful. For more information, visit the show notes at http://ptmoney.com/elle 

After Elle Martinez got engaged, she started to go over her and her soon to be husband’s finances and quickly realized that they were in two completely different places. Looking for guidance, she began reading personal finance blogs but couldn’t find anyone talking about how to merge and manage your finances once you got married so she started a blog called Couple Money and eventually, the Couple Money podcast. Through her blog and podcast, Elle has been helping families to achieve financial freedom by sharing her tips and life lessons for reducing debt, increasing income, and building net worth. She is the author of Jumpstart Your Marriage & Your Money and she has recorded over 200 episodes of Couple Money. 05:45 - Her upcoming talk about “personal finance being more personal” at FinCon 07:30 - How she got into podcasting 08:46 - What the impetus was for starting her blog, Couple Money 13:08 - Her listenership 13:54 - When listeners go back to binge on all your episodes 14:48 - How she would record episodes during her daughter’s nap time 15:43 - What “cash-flowing” means and how she learned to edit her podcast 18:26 - What she was hoping to get out of Podcast Movement 2017 20:52 - The memorable business cards she passed out at Podcast Movement 22:46 - The different types of guests she has on her show 25:09 - Her mentors and role models in the FinCon space 27:29 - Her most profound episode where she learned so much empathy 27:29 - Her most profound episode where she learned so much empathy 32:07 - If she’s ever had a guest on the show that said something their spouse wasn’t aware of 33:22 - The joy of keeping podcasts real 34:44 - Debt and depression 38:53 - How she’s grown and what she’s learned because of podcasting 40:49 - Her early interest in financing; bike stunts, and what she studied in school 43:08 - What her family thinks about her being a podcaster 46:09 - If she had any trepidation about entering the financial podcast arena 48:57 - If she thinks any of her kids will ever start podcasting 51:09 - Some podcasts we’re currently into 54:10 - Her thoughts on the Equifax data breach and something called, Chatbot 56:59 - What she’s changed her mind about recently 01:00:34 - The one most misunderstood thing about her 01:02:18 - Her idea for a game design podcast Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/elle-martinez-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Before Marc Ruskin was an undercover FBI agent, he was an assistant DA in Brooklyn. Why did he give up his career as a powerful attorney to join the FBI academy? Well, in order to prosecute criminals, you have to catch them first. It didn’t take long for Marc to become an undercover agent. For 27 years, he slipped into various different characters busting criminals ranging from drug dealers to Wall Street insiders. At one point, Marc was juggling three or four cases at a time – switching back and forth between identities. He wrote a book about his time at the FBI appropriately titled “The Pretender.” When I first discovered his book I immediately shot him a message. Luckily for me, he agreed to share some of his stories. In the late 80s and early 90s, San Juan Puerto Rico had one of the highest murder rates of any US city. Some of the violence can be blamed on the Machetero, a separatist group actively trying to make Puerto Rico and independent country.   Marc: "So I had gone from being an attorney in New York where the biggest thing I had to worry about was a papercut. Now I was in the streets of San Juan Puerto Rico as a combatant to the Macheteros. We learned at one point that the Macheteros had a plot to assassinate an FBI agent. The problem was, we didn’t know who the FBI agent was." Listen to my interview with Marc Ruskin on part 1 of "The Pretender" on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts.  You can find The Pretender on Amazon.com or at your local bookstore. Also a special thanks out to St. Martin’s Press for letting me share Marc’s story with you. https://www.amazon.com/Pretender-My-Life-Undercover-FBI/dp/1250068630/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1504062442&sr=8-1&keywords=the+pretender+ruskin Also, you can follow Marc Ruskin on Twitter http://twitter.com/mhruskin Also, listen to my new favorite podcast at: Moms and Murder: http://momsandmurder.com/ Pints and puzzles: http://pintsandpuzzles.libsyn.com/ Pleasing Terrors http://pleasingterrors.com/ Twisted Podcast: http://www.twistedpodcast.com/ Couple Money: http://couplemoneypodcast.com/ Triangle Tactical Podcast: https://triangletactical.net/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you buy a car? Very carefully! Saving for a car can be a HUGE undertaking....and financing one can be even harder to pull off. Luckily, we have you covered on today's episode! We have car geek Jason Vitug, author of You Only Live Once paired with Elle Martinez from Couple Money and Renee Horne from USAA! Of course, we don't stop there. We also talk financial security with Jarek Kaplan from OppLoans. How do you get your money FINALLY moving in the right direction? He'll share how his company works to get your credit score moving north in no time.... Thanks to USAA for sponsoring our show, and thanks also to everyone who's visited Amazon.com using our link!  

Today on the show, I'm joined by Elle Martinez. Elle is the creator and award-winning blogger behind Couple Money, a site and podcast dedicated to helping spouses build their marriage and wealth together.  Each week she interviews financial experts and real-life couples who've achieved impressive financial goals like becoming debt free, starting a business, and retiring early.  Through her podcast, she finds patterns and habits that help couples become successful.  In addition to Couple Money, Elle has been a contributing writer to such major media platforms as Business Insider, TurboTax, Entrepreneur, Lending Tree, and many more.  In her debut book Jumpstart Your Marriage & Your Money, Elle shares her four-week plan to help couples stop worrying about money and start building wealth together.  The book helps couples build open and honest communication and get started on the path to financial freedom. By combining personal stories as well as lessons learned from interviewing hundreds of successful couples, Elle shows just how "personal" finance can be, and teaches you how to live a simpler, more stress-free life. Here's my conversation with Elle Martinez, in episode 239 of Informed Choice Radio.

Looking for the perfect budget? Maybe the key isn't counting every penny or finding the perfect spreadsheet. Elle Martinez, author of the new book Couple Money, believes that whether you're single or married the answer might lie in communication, and we'll tackle how to have money dates and stop fighting about money on today's show. In our headlines segment, we share a story about comedian Tracy Morgan. Apparently Walmart, who paid him $90M after a severe accident in 2015, wants more proof about his injury. We'll discuss disability coverage and more from that fallout. Then we throw out the Haven Life line to Susan, who asks about taking out a student loan for her son so he can establish credit. We'll also answer a letter from Julian about Roth IRAs, help Doug bring down the trivia, and sprinkle in some pick up lines along the way. Special thanks to M1Finance for sponsoring our show! We couldn't do any of this without the support of some pretty awesome companies.

We share a ton of laughs and talk all things managing money in a relationship, with Elle Martinez the Founder and host of the Couple Money Podcast, CoupleMoney.com, and the author of the upcoming book titled Couple Money. In her new book, Elle shares a four-step process that will help any couple get their finances together. Check it out.

Do you have a book that is just waiting for you to begin? My father did. I gave him a blank book so that he could start before he retired. I found the book when he passed with the original note written Christmas, 1973. If your book is still inside you, listen to Elle Martinez of CoupleMoney.com and podcast as I ask her to pull back the curtain and tell you the process she is going through now as she is writing her first book. Approximate Show notes Types of book publishers. (3:45) What the publisher is doing. (3:53) Publishers time line. (4:36) The hardest part. (6:09) Jump Start Your Marriage and Your Money. (6:47) Most difficult part of writing. (7:30) The second hardest part of writing. (8:16) Writing a book is different than writing a blog post or podcast script. (9:09) Begin with a great outline. (10:41) Scrivener - tools for writing. (11:00) What the publisher did to assist. (11:25) The book cover process. (13:43) Which book formats to publish? (15:44) Where’s the money? (16:55) - Advances. - Royalties. Average author sells 5,000 copies. (17:40) Self publishing money. (18:00) How promotion works. (19:00) Another publisher benefit. (19:40) The work begins again after publication. (20:30) Backend monetization. (22:00) About CoupleMoney podcast. (24:20) You can find Elle’s choices of music, death and dying, and looking back from 95 on Episode 04. Do you know of someone who would be a awesome guest for Planet BoomerVille? Love to hear more. Planet BoomerVille is for Baby Boomers and is about being Stellar and Living Life Lively. That means Baby Boomer brain and physical health. Baby Boomer family relationships, love, sex, and romance. Making new friends. Appreciating old friends. Lot's of music, new and old. It is about new life beginning and adventures. Planet BoomerVille is about embracing the future and making your now as big as your past. Maybe bigger and even better. Why not? Why not you?

Thank you for reading this article, which comes to you originally from Personal Profitability.Elle Martinez realized that couples often have difficulties dealing with money. Rather than just solve her own problems, Elle started Couple Money, a blog and podcast focused on helping couples manage their bank accounts, investments, and everything in between. Learned how she turned this into a full-time job she loves in this week's episode of the […] The post PPP053: I’m Elle Martinez and I Help Couples Manage Their Money appeared first on Personal Profitability.

Thank you for reading this article, which comes to you originally from Personal Profitability. Elle Martinez realized that couples often have difficulties dealing with money. Rather than just solve her own problems, Elle started Couple Money, a blog and podcast focused on helping couples manage their bank accounts, investments, and everything in between. Learned how she turned this into a full-time job she loves in this week's episode of the […] The post PPP053: I’m Elle Martinez and I Help Couples Manage Their Money appeared first on Personal Profitability.

Thank you for reading this article, which comes to you originally from Personal Profitability.Elle Martinez realized that couples often have difficulties dealing with money. Rather than just solve her own problems, Elle started Couple Money, a blog and podcast focused on helping couples manage their bank accounts, investments, and everything in between. Learned how she turned this into a full-time job she loves in this week's episode of the […] The post PPP053: I'm Elle Martinez and I Help Couples Manage Their Money appeared first on Personal Profitability.

melissa@blendedfamilypodcast.com www.blendedfamilypodcast.com Elle Martinez is the creator of Couple Money, a personal finance site and podcast focused on helping spouses build their marriage and wealth together. She shares tips, advice, and stories from her own journey and others about dumping debt, taking care of family, and dealing with sticky situations that many marriages encounter.   She joins me for a discussion of finances and blended families. In this interview we discuss   Her personal story The couple money podcast Bank accounts in blended families Child support Debt Childrens expenses Saving money College funds Estate planning And much more! Elle recommends NAPFA National Association of Financial Advisors GuideVine   To connect with Elle Website Facebook Twitter Join the Private Facebook Group Listen and Rate/Review on Itunes Connect with me on Facebook Connect with me on Twitter Send questions or feedback to melissa@blendedfamilypodcast.com Send me a voicemail at Speakpipe Visit the website at www.blendedfamilypodcast.com Sign up for my monthly newsletter Schedule an interview or coaching session here   Send mail to Melissa Brown                     5445 Murrell Rd                     Unit 102 #178                     Viera FL 32955

To mark my 100th episode, I talk with fellow podcaster Elle Martinez about money, relationships and how to tackle money as a couple. Long description: Can you believe we're already at 100 episodes? I'm kind of in awe honestly. What a journey it has been, and what a great interview I've got to share to mark this milestone. For this episode, I chat with a fellow female podcaster and blogger, Elle Martinez from Couple Money. Make sure to check out her awesome Couple Money Podcast too, she's an amazing podcast host! We talk about her story of figuring out how to manage their money together before getting married, and how this eventually inspired her to start her own blog and podcast to help other couples tackle their money. We've all heard the stats, money is one of the biggest reasons couples break up. But if you have open communication, are working towards the same goals and both feel involved with the family finances, that's how you can set yourself up for success. Elle offers some sage advice and great examples of couples she's interviewed who have overcome some major obstacles. Basically, after listening to this episode, you'll feel just like me and want to set up your next money meeting with your partner pronto! Elle's Top Blog Posts Free & Cheap Date Nights for Couples Getting Your Spouse to Save More Take the $20 Date Night Challenge! Let’s Start Travel Hacking Together! Follow Elle on Social Join Elle on Facebook Follow Elle on Twitter Check Out Elle on Instagram Follow Elle on Pinterest For more podcast episodes, check out the podcast page. Show notes: jessicamoorhouse.com/100

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Elle Martinez from Couple Money joins us to talk about the HOW of talking about money with your partner. Elle says to avoid talking about numbers when you first start a conversation about money. Instead, talk about your goals. The Read more › The post MTI128: Marriage and Money, with Couple Money’s Elle Martinez appeared first on Money Tree Investing Podcast.

This is a timely and informative conversation that will enhance your finances for 2017 under the Trump administration.  But you need to act now. As Jordan says, “Care and Do.” There will be 4 additional mini segments coming up on: How to get 6%-8% safe returns. How to payoff your mortgage in 5-7 years. How to sell life insurance policies in the settlement market and why to consider Paying off student loan debt faster and with lower rates.   Show Note Times +/- 01:30 - Jordan's two main objectives for listeners. 02:02 - What the economic outlook will be under President Trump. 02:15 - Personal Taxes 02:20 - Corporate Taxes 02:47 - About corporate trillions now in foreign banks. 03:01 - Individual tax brackets will collapse. 03:31 - Massive move of money from private sector to public sector. 03:37 - Tax cut and economic history review under 2 Republican and 2 Democratic             administrations. 04:50 - The benefits of lowering taxes. 04:55 - Small businesses and entrepreneurs will keep more money. 05:22 - GDP growth will be 4-5%. 05:30 - Reduce regulations. 06:15 - What will these changes mean for interest rates? 07:09 - Interest rates are the price of money. 07:57 - Mortgage rate forecast - 5.00-5.5% by the end of 2017. 08:50 - How will real estate be impacted? 09:35 - Inventory problem nationally. Prices will accelerate as Trumps policies take             effect. 10:30 - How to project real estate appreciation. 12:00 - Stock market prediction - drastically higher. 12:25 - Impact of infrastructure investment. 12:55 - Stock reaction since election. 13:40 - Impact on health care. 19:13 - How insurance companies have been impacted. 20:25 - What type of financial checkup should you do now? Where are the                          opportunities? 20:51 - What to do first — Pay Attention! 21:09 - No fixed income investments. 21:35 - Commercial mortgage bridge loans. 22:00 - What to invest in the stock market. 22:30 - Insurance coverages to have. 23:05 - Long Term Care insurance. 23:30 - Long Term Care insurance alternative - Indexed Universal Life policy. 25:30 - Estate taxes. 26:15 - If tax rates  drop, change your withholdings. 26:50 - Home equity will grow, and a strategy. 27:15 - Home equity feels good, but…. 27:34 - Big problem with baby boomers is have not saved enough. 40% have no               savings. 28:20 - The worst social security mistake. 28:40 - Music that moves Jordan Goodman 29:37 - Death and Dying. 30:48 - People need financial help. Especially baby boomers. 31:00 - Interesting university campus experience. Finances is to practical. 33:20 - You must be in the business of “Me, Inc.” 34:00 - Open ears and open mind. Opportunities will come to you. 34:10 - Learn to be a good “Receiver” and a current example. 35:46 - The key word in business success is LEVERAGE with a personal example. 37:40 - ONE TAKE AWAY. 38:00 - The 2 greatest forces in our financial lives - inertia and apathy. 38:11 - Now, Care and Do.   Resources Jordan Goodman - America’s Money Answers Man.                            - Voice of America Radio.                             - Facebook     Books: Fast Profits In Hard Times   Master Your Debt  The Ultimate Guide to Student Loans    Music That Moves Jordan Goodman Beethoven’s - Symphony Number 9.    Handel:  Messiah -  Mozart - Piano Concerto No. 21, K.467 / Yeol Eum Son      Other Notes If you enjoyed this, you may also enjoy episode with Elle Martinez of Couple Money podcast in Episode 4. Subscribe, and you will receive new episodes automatically.   Thanks for telling your baby boomer friends and showing them how to listen to podcasts and subscribe. If you are a millennial, thanks for telling your baby boomer parents and aunts and uncles. Be Stellar, and Live Life Lively.                 

www.jenhemphil.comLearn about Elle Martinez a wife, mother and founder of Couple Money.  She shares with us her personal money story and some great tidbits on marriage and money! What you'll learn about in today's episode:  What exactly her mom did as a single mom that jumpstarted Elle's journey with money Why she doesn't like the idea of co-signers (and it's not what you are probably thinking) The trifecta she brought into the marriage and how they handled it as a couple Why couples shouldn't start with budgeting as a starting point and what they should do instead

www.jenhemphil.com Learn about Elle Martinez a wife, mother and founder of Couple Money.     She shares with us her personal money story and some great tidbits on marriage and money!   What you'll learn about in today's episode:   What exactly her mom did as a single mom that jumpstarted Elle’s journey with money Why she doesn’t like the idea of co-signers (and it’s not what you are probably thinking) The trifecta she brought into the marriage and how they handled it as a couple Why couples shouldn’t start with budgeting as a starting point and what they should do instead  

www.jenhemphil.com Learn about Elle Martinez a wife, mother and founder of Couple Money.     She shares with us her personal money story and some great tidbits on marriage and money!   What you'll learn about in today's episode:   What exactly her mom did as a single mom that jumpstarted Elle’s journey with money Why she doesn’t like the idea of co-signers (and it’s not what you are probably thinking) The trifecta she brought into the marriage and how they handled it as a couple Why couples shouldn’t start with budgeting as a starting point and what they should do instead  

On this episode, Shannon talks to Elle Martinez from the Couple Money podcast about money dates, what they entail and how they can be successful.

On this episode, Elle shares her powerful five guiding principles for financial harmony. She then answers some of the questions that you, my Profit Bosses®, suggested from our Facebook page. All in all, this is a compelling and informative episode that you and your partner cannot afford to miss. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/1XPaC10

In this episode, Shannon talks to Elle Martinez from the Couple Money podcast about best money practices that couples can use to keep the money stress to a minimum.

Today's guest is Elle Martinez. She's a personal finance blogger and online entrepreneur. She is the founder of Couplemoney.com, and a weekly podcast called Couple Money Podcast. And on the podcast she teaches couples and families how to live on one income and have fun with the second. She also shares information about what matters most to couples, looking at spending more time on what they love, and less time on the financial manocha. Also, in addition to Couple Money, Elle has been a contributing and guest writer at sites like TurboTax, GO Banking Rates, LendingTree, and Yakezie.  

In this week;s episode, we speak with Elle Martinez from Couple Money about the challenge, her blog and podcast and her new favourite turnip recipe!! The post Session 14: Money With Mummy Martinez appeared first on Moneystepper by moneystepper See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.