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  • 181. “We argue about money daily b/c he can’t stop talking about Ramit”

    181. “We argue about money daily b/c he can’t stop talking about Ramit”

    · Money For Couples

    Nathan (35) and Linda (37) are arguing about money constantly due to Nathan’s anxiety and stress. He continually optimizes and re-optimizes their finances, worrying about retirement and the amount of money they’ll be leaving behind for their children. Nathan even applied to be on the show nine times in a row, and Linda just wants him to chill out. What will we learn from a couple that makes good money, but can’t stop stressing about it?
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    • Get the Podcast Newsletter and watch me analyze an anonymous couple's spending each Saturday
    • Get Money Coaching with Ramit 
    • Download the Conscious Spending Plan
    • Listen to my book—now on Audible
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    Produced by Crate Media.

  • 180.

    180. "We have $30k in cc debt but insist on sending our son to private school"

    · Money For Couples

    Alexis, 55, and Olivia, 54, are working towards their retirement so they can spend more time with their son. On paper, they’re in a good financial position, with a net worth of over $3 million… but they’re spending more than they make every single month. And, there’s a big secret to their wealth that they didn’t realize until this conversation.
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    • Get tickets to Money for Couples LIVE coming to a city near you in January
    Connect with Ramit
    • Pre-order my upcoming book: Money for Couples
    • Get the Podcast Newsletter and watch me analyze an anonymous couple's spending each Saturday
    • Get Money Coaching with Ramit 
    • Download the Conscious Spending Plan
    • Listen to my book—now on Audible
    • Get my New York Times best-selling book
    • Get my no-numbers journal
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    If you and your partner have a money issue and you want my help, I occasionally select a couple to work with, free of charge. Apply for my help here.
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  • 179. “He just turned 50 and we have no savings. I’m panicking.”

    179. “He just turned 50 and we have no savings. I’m panicking.”

    · Money For Couples

    Kate is a 43-year-old mom and homeschool teacher. Drew is a 50-year-old professor. They’re $480k in debt with no savings and no retirement plan. Kate is panicking—but Drew refuses to talk about it, and neither of them are willing to make big spending cuts or say “no” to their kids’ expenses. 
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    Connect with Ramit
    • Pre-order my upcoming book: Money for Couples
    • Get the Podcast Newsletter and exclusive Q&A about the show
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    • Get Money Coaching with Ramit 
    • Download the Conscious Spending Plan
    • Listen to my book—now on Audible
    • Get my New York Times best-selling book
    • Get my no-numbers journal
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    If you and your partner have a money issue and you want my help, I occasionally select a couple to work with, free of charge. Apply for my help here.
    Produced by Crate Media.

  • 178. How to Get on the Same Page with Your Partner about Money

    178. How to Get on the Same Page with Your Partner about Money

    · Money For Couples

    Live from Seattle, I work with 2 couples on stage. Sophia is a 41 y/o ultrasound tech. Charley is a 40/yo filmmaker. They don’t combine finances because she can’t trust him with money. Megan, a 37/yo dentist, and Ryan, a 36 y/o software engineer, are worth $4.2M—but they still haggle over small purchases.
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    • Pre-order my upcoming book: Money for Couples
    • Get your ticket for my January book tour 
    Connect with Ramit
    • Get the Podcast Newsletter and exclusive Q&A about the show
    • Sign up to attend a live event on my book tour
    • Get Money Coaching with Ramit 
    • Download the Conscious Spending Plan
    • Listen to my book—now on Audible
    • Get my New York Times best-selling book
    • Get my no-numbers journal
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    If you and your partner have a money issue and you want my help, I occasionally select a couple to work with, free of charge. Apply for my help here.
    Produced by Crate Media.

  • 177. “We’re stressed about cash flow—but I refuse to sell any of my 8 cars” (Part 2)

    177. “We’re stressed about cash flow—but I refuse to sell any of my 8 cars” (Part 2)

    · Money For Couples

    Jason, 40, and Megan, 34, return to make a plan before Megan gives birth. Jason wants to pay off debt—but refuses to sell his 8 cars. Megan wants equal spending money—even though she’s making 0 income. They need to get on the same page before their family grows, but they’re running out of time. 
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    Connect with Ramit
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    • Sign up to attend a live event on my book tour
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    • Download the Conscious Spending Plan
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    Produced by Crate Media.

  • 176. “I’m 8 mos pregnant. He only wants to talk about how much the baby will cost”

    176. “I’m 8 mos pregnant. He only wants to talk about how much the baby will cost”

    · Money For Couples

    Jason is a 40 y/o COO. Megan is a 34 y/o flight attendant and they’re about to have a baby. Megan wants to take 1 year maternity leave—Jason is stressing about how it will affect their finances. While they have a $3M net worth, they’re both in credit card debt and their lack of joint finances makes it hard to make a plan. 
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    • Pre-order my upcoming book: Money for Couples
    Connect with Ramit
    • Pre-order my upcoming book: Money for Couples
    • Get the Podcast Newsletter and exclusive Q&A about the show
    • Sign up to attend a live event on my book tour
    • Get Money Coaching with Ramit 
    • Download the Conscious Spending Plan
    • Listen to my book—now on Audible
    • Get my New York Times best-selling book
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    Produced by Crate Media.

  • 175. “I make 5x my bf’s salary—but I’m about to lose my job”

    175. “I make 5x my bf’s salary—but I’m about to lose my job”

    · Money For Couples

    Mindy is a 39-year-old software consultant. Victor is a 25-year-old boxing gym owner. They have fundamentally different views on money, and it’s causing tension in their relationship. Mindy wants an equal partner, but Victor struggles to talk about money—and they won’t get married until they’re on the same page.  
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    Links mentioned in this episode
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    • Pre-order my upcoming book: Money for Couples
    • Get my no-numbers journal
    Connect with Ramit
    • Pre-order my upcoming book: Money for Couples
    • Get the Podcast Newsletter and exclusive Q&A about the show
    • Sign up to attend a live event on my book tour
    • Get Money Coaching with Ramit 
    • Download the Conscious Spending Plan
    • Listen to my book—now on Audible
    • Get my New York Times best-selling book
    • Get my no-numbers journal
    • Other episodes
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    If you and your partner have a money issue and you want my help, I occasionally select a couple to work with, free of charge. Apply for my help here.
    Produced by Crate Media.

  • 174. “We make $300k but spend like we make $1M”

    174. “We make $300k but spend like we make $1M”

    · Money For Couples

    Meet Forest, 40, and Kathleen, 43, a couple living in California with two kids. Despite Forest’s $300k salary, they’ve racked up $150k in credit card debt. They want to maintain their adventurous lifestyle, but the reality of their finances is catching up. Can they change their mindset on money before it’s too late?
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    Links mentioned in this episode
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    Connect with Ramit
    • Pre-order my upcoming book: Money for Couples
    • Get the Podcast Newsletter and exclusive Q&A about the show
    • Sign up to attend a live event on my book tour
    • Get Money Coaching with Ramit 
    • Download the Conscious Spending Plan
    • Listen to my book—now on Audible
    • Get my New York Times best-selling book
    • Get my no-numbers journal
    • Other episodes
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    If you and your partner have a money issue and you want my help, I occasionally select a couple to work with, free of charge. Apply for my help here.
    Produced by Crate Media.

  • 173. “We spend 113% of what we make—but can’t do anything to fix it” (Part 2)

    173. “We spend 113% of what we make—but can’t do anything to fix it” (Part 2)

    · Money For Couples

    Michelle, 42, Ryan, 43, return for a deep dive into their Conscious Spending Plan. They spend $763 a month on Target, $1,185 a month on Amazon, and $1,230 on groceries—carrying a fixed-costs percentage of 113%. Drastic changes are needed, but Michelle isn’t convinced anything can be done to save their outlook.
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  • 172. “We saved for retirement but have no money to spend NOW” (Part 1)

    172. “We saved for retirement but have no money to spend NOW” (Part 1)

    · Money For Couples

    Michelle is 42, Ryan is 43. They’ve been married for 9 years and share three young children. Michelle worries about money; she always has. Ryan knows they’re in trouble, but can’t say no to their kids. On one income, spending outpaces earning—slowly draining their savings and weighing them down with dread over the future. This episode is brought to you by:Netsuite | Get visibility to everything in your business in one place. Sign up and defer payments, with no interest, for six months at https://iwt.com/netsuite.Superhuman | Get a free month of lightning fast email at https://try.sprh.mn/ramitsethi.DeleteMe | If you want to get your personal information removed from the web, go to https://joindeleteme.com/ramit for 20% off.Facet | Get affordable, accessible financial planning with a flat fee membership. For a limited time, the $250 enrollment fee will be waived when you sign up at https://facet.com/ramit.99 Designs | Get $50 off your first design contest at 99designs.com/ramit.Links mentioned in this episode• “We spend 113% of what we make—but can’t do anything to fix it” (Part 2)Connect with Ramit• Pre-order my upcoming book: Money for Couples• Get the Podcast Newsletter and exclusive Q&A about the show• Sign up to attend a live event on my book tour• Get Money Coaching with Ramit • Download the Conscious Spending Plan• Listen to my book—now on Audible• Get my New York Times best-selling book• Get my no-numbers journal• Other episodes• Instagram• Twitter• YouTubeIf you and your partner have a money issue and you want my help, I occasionally select a couple to work with, free of charge. Apply for my help here.Produced by Crate Media.

  • 171. “I got into a PhD program! But he’s only worrying about the cost”

    171. “I got into a PhD program! But he’s only worrying about the cost”

    · Money For Couples

    Katy and David are both 32. She just got into a PhD program—one she’s very excited about! But David replied by peppering her on possible outcomes, timing, and most of all, cost. It’s just one stark demonstration of how they’re misaligned on money, but many more examples come to light.
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    Connect with Ramit
    • Get the Podcast Newsletter and exclusive Q&A about the show
    • Get Money Coaching with Ramit 
    • Download the Conscious Spending Plan
    • Listen to my book—now on Audible
    • Get my New York Times best-selling book
    • Get my no-numbers journal
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    If you and your partner have a money issue and you want my help, I occasionally select a couple to work with, free of charge. Apply for my help here.
    Produced by Crate Media.

  • 170. “We’re worth $1M in our 30s, but we’re missing out on life”

    170. “We’re worth $1M in our 30s, but we’re missing out on life”

    · Money For Couples

    Noor, 32, and Jibran, 34, join me in our first ever recording in front of a live audience at my Philadelphia event. They make $250,000 in a low cost of living area. Noor wants to finally take a vacation and spend on things that make their life easier. Jibran would rather save, opting to cook and do chores himself.
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    • Get Money Coaching with Ramit 
    • Download the Conscious Spending Plan
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  • 169. “We flew to Lisbon for Taylor Swift, but my $5 beer is the problem?”

    169. “We flew to Lisbon for Taylor Swift, but my $5 beer is the problem?”

    · Money For Couples

    Annie’s 39 and Emery is 43. Although they have a high combined income, Annie makes 5x more than Emery. This leads to frustration over small purchases, like an extra drink at dinner—while they’re on vacation in Europe. Emery also manages their two rental properties even though they earn $0. He’s desperate to sell, but Annie is convinced of their long term value. 
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  • 168. “I’m going to die with student loans. Why should I count them?”

    168. “I’m going to die with student loans. Why should I count them?”

    · Money For Couples

    Emi, 32, and Antonio, 29, have been married for six years and have struggled with debt for even longer. Credit cards, personal loans, student loans, refinancing—Emi has kept her head in the sand through it all. Antonio doesn’t trust himself to fix it. Can they break the cycle for their daughter?
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  • 167. “We took a loan to pay off our credit cards—and maxed them out again”

    167. “We took a loan to pay off our credit cards—and maxed them out again”

    · Money For Couples

    Ashley is 29, Brandon is 30. They have been married for six years and have accumulated $261,000 in debt. Despite taking out a surrogate loan, they are still unable to have a baby. Ashley is desperate for a partner, but Brandon struggles to engage—at home, and in this conversation.
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  • 166. “I’m embarrassed—we hid $10,000 cash in our closet for 3 years”

    166. “I’m embarrassed—we hid $10,000 cash in our closet for 3 years”

    · Money For Couples

    Christina is 37 and Noah 35. They’re married with one young son and another on the way. They earn a very high income, but their decisions are clouded by stress over money and over the future. Noah plays dream crusher while Christina spins them down a rabbit hole of negative outcomes.
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  • 165. “I make 10x my husband’s income. Will we ever feel like equals?”

    165. “I make 10x my husband’s income. Will we ever feel like equals?”

    · Money For Couples

    Geena is 44 and James 39. They live in Brooklyn where she works as a corporate attorney and he’s a freelance musician—resulting in a 10x income disparity. They travel a lot, but do they invest enough to retire with the lifestyle they want? And does James bring enough to their relationship?
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  • 164. “I stress over money—but we’re seeing Taylor Swift in France tomorrow”

    164. “I stress over money—but we’re seeing Taylor Swift in France tomorrow”

    · Money For Couples

    Taylor is 39 and Steve is 42. They're married and live in New York City. Steve lost his job years ago, but has coasted without getting serious about his career. Taylor’s done the opposite—and now she’s ready to buy a home. Does Steve have what it takes to make a change for their future?
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  • 163. “I work & watch my infant FT b/c we can’t afford childcare”

    163. “I work & watch my infant FT b/c we can’t afford childcare”

    · Money For Couples

    James and Nicole, 42 and 44, just had a second baby—but they weren’t prepared for the additional costs associated with a growing family. They spend 90% of what they make and struggle to afford childcare. Nicole’s maternity leave is ending – how will she balance work and raising an infant? 
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  • 162. “We panic over money—but spend $84K/year on travel and shopping”

    162. “We panic over money—but spend $84K/year on travel and shopping”

    · Money For Couples

    Paul, 33, and Maddie, 29, joined us in New York City for a live-recorded episode. She is a high earner, but worries about lifestyle creep. He recently left his job, and they’re treading water on one income.
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