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Episode 216. I track every penny. He gambles. Should I marry him?
Taylor (29) is a high-earning dentist with a strict savings plan and deep-rooted fears about financial instability. Hayden (25) earns $24K a year, ha…
Episode 215. “He wants a house, I don’t want to go bankrupt.”
Athena (31) and Arie (30) are newly married and dreaming of buying a home, starting a family, and traveling the world. But their finances—and philo…
Episode 214. “I’m 45 but my parents still control my money”
Kate and Keith have spent years afraid to spend—until now. In part 2 of this conversation, Ramit challenges them to rewrite the money scripts that ha…
How a 401(k) Works: The Easiest Way to Grow Your Money
A 401(k) is a retirement savings account that allows you to invest a portion of your paycheck before paying taxes. In many cases, employers will mat…
Social Skills: Use the SETHI Technique to be Unforgettable
Your social skills shape your success more than you think. The promotion you missed, the deal that fell through, the connection that never took off—t…
Episode 213. “We have a $1M trust – but a $30k budget” (Part 1)
Kate (45) and Keith (53) split their time between Maine and Hawaii, living what looks like a dream life. They’ve inherited wealth, run two small bu…
Why Do Budgets Fail (The Real Reasons + What Actually Works)
Budgets fail because they’re designed to restrict your life instead of enhance it. Traditional budgeting focuses on cutting expenses and tracki…
Episode 212. “He’s terrified of losing it all—so she’s losing him”
Vanessa (48) and George (59) have been married for five years and run two businesses together, but still keep their finances separate, leading to r…
Episode 211. Ramit and Cassandra open up: “Our real money fights (and what we learned)”
In this rare and intimate episode, Ramit takes the hot seat alongside his wife, Cassandra, as they’re interviewed by their close friend Julie Nguye…
Episode 210. “We make $170k—but spend like we make $450k”
Clara (29) and Devin (34) are married with three young kids, trying to build a future while juggling debt, stress, and wildly different approaches to…
Episode 209. “We bought a house we can’t afford, now what?”
Sunnie (29) and Jazmyne (30) are a queer couple trying to build their life together—buy a house, bring a child into their family, and create long-ter…
How To Change Careers: 7 Steps For A Successful Transition
The key to making a successful career change is to clarify what you actually want, use stepping stone roles to reduce risk, build experience before y…
How Much Should I Save Every Month (according to your goals)
When it comes to savings, there are no set rules—it depends on your personal goals and financial situation. But the important thing is to just get st…
Episode 208. “We make $157K at 22, but we’re afraid to spend money”
Javier (22) and Marco (22) are young, ambitious, and financially disciplined—but the future they dream about together is being challenged by how they…
How Many Credit Cards Should I Have (And When It’s Too Many)
I recommend having 2-3 credit cards total. Remember, the point of life isn’t to squeeze out the maximum amount of credit card rewards—it’…
Episode 207. “I’m 40, burned out, and don’t know what’s next in my life”
Courtney (40) and Ray (41) have spent their entire adult lives in the structure of military life—but with retirement on the horizon, they’re about …
Episode 203. “He makes 3x more, but wants to split everything 50/50”
Katie (33) and Robin (35) live together in New York City. They make a great team—high-achieving, organized, and generous with each other—but when it …
Episode 204. “We make $226K—but our kids think we’re broke”
Lisa (37) and Marcus (38) have been married for 14 years, raising four kids and building a life together—but when it comes to money, they couldn’t …
Episode 206. “I quit my job to care for our son, but can we afford it?”
Anna (33) and Will (37) are married with two kids, including a young son who was born with a serious heart condition. Between unexpected medical ex…
Episode 202. “She racked up $50K in debt — why should I trust her with money?”
Emma (39) and Dave (39) make $258,000 a year—but they’re stuck in a toxic money dynamic. She built a financial plan during maternity leave. He didn’t…