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34. “It’s unromantic if my boyfriend doesn’t pay for date night”
Ashley and Josh both have high incomes but they find themselves arguing about who pays for what. Like a few past guests, Ashley thinks certain things…
Ramit Sethi
03/15/2022
33. “We’re in debt, but I don’t want to make her go back to the corporate world”
Martin and Arly feel suffocated by mounting interest on their debt and are jaded by the corporate world. Martin earns $125,000, but Arly is selling e…
Ramit Sethi
03/08/2022
32. “We just got married, but I’m scared to combine our income and debts”
Today is part two with John + Lindsey, and progress on finding a solution that sticks for the couple is slow. Listen to how John gets riled up with r…
Ramit Sethi
03/01/2022
31. “Shopping at Target is like visiting a casino to me”
Lindsey and John are stuck. Despite earning a joint income of $150,000, John’s debt is crippling their relationship and financial future. They respon…
Ramit Sethi
02/22/2022
30. “I want to change—but can I keep the truck?”
It’s time to create a plan of action for Brad and Becca’s unsophisticated spending habits that we learned about in part one. I want to get them away …
Ramit Sethi
02/15/2022
29. “I never know when spending money on something will be an issue with him”
Brad and Becca are in debt. Lots of it. Together they make $105,000 a year, but Brad makes impulsive flash purchases on credit cards. There is no sav…
Ramit Sethi
02/08/2022
28. “What if we divorce and I end up homeless like my mom?”
Most people think if they earned 25-50% more, all their money problems would disappear. Katie and Shawn are a living example that that’s not true. …
Ramit Sethi
02/01/2022
27. “I don’t care about what he wants, I just want to win the argument”
It all started with a splurge at Target. Tami spent $250 and tried to hide it from her husband, Mike. He likes to make digs and police her spending h…
Ramit Sethi
01/25/2022
26. “How do we create our Rich Life when we don’t trust and respect each other?”
My conversation with Mira and Dan was supposed to be about tax returns. He hasn't filed his yet, and it's making Mira feel insecure, anxious, and uns…
Ramit Sethi
01/18/2022
25. “I want to pay for convenience, but my husband thinks it’s lazy”
Meet Gemma and Jack. Jack believes that people who delegate certain tasks, like cleaning and laundry, are lazy. It’s one of his many strong opinions …
Ramit Sethi
01/11/2022
24. “I’ve saved $0 for my upcoming unpaid maternity leave”
On paper, saving for maternity leave shouldn’t be an issue for Hannia and Alex. She earns $100,000 a year, but she likes to spend her money as soon a…
Ramit Sethi
01/04/2022
23. “I live in constant fear that our $425k income isn’t enough”
Lauren and Alex bring in $425,000 a year, and they’ve just invested in a $1.3 million dollar home. Alex feels like they’re flying high, but Lauren’s …
Ramit Sethi
12/21/2021
22. “I’m quitting my job, but I’m worried my husband doesn't support me”
Alexandra and Brandon have a household income of $135,000. Alex just handed in her one week’s notice, but she still has financial needs, and she’s sc…
Ramit Sethi
12/14/2021
21. Part 2: “I want to trust my wife with our money, but what if she blows everything?”
This is part two with Charles and Michelle. He has a net worth of well over $10 million but still uses someone else’s Netflix password. After 21 year…
Ramit Sethi
12/07/2021
20. “My wife is going to divorce me unless I can stop being so cheap”
Charles and his wife, Michelle, are worth $10 million, and he earns over $2 million a year--but he’s cheap. So cheap, he still insists on sharing som…
Ramit Sethi
11/30/2021
19. “My husband has been promising that we’ll buy a house in a few months… for five years”
Brian is a struggling tech entrepreneur and relies on his wife, Serena, a physician with a stable income of $235,000, to support his family. Serena w…
Ramit Sethi
11/23/2021
18. "He's the man & he should pay. We can't go on like this any more"
Monique expects Pablo to pay for her “as the man” in the relationship. Pablo wants “fairness” in a partner. Last week, I dug into their money psychol…
Ramit Sethi
11/16/2021
17. “I think he should pay for everything because he’s the man”
Monique is very open with what she wants in a relationship. “I always expected that fairytale love, the guy pays for everything, the guy opens the do…
Ramit Sethi
11/09/2021
16. “We’re worth $8 million but I comparison shop for strawberries”
When Chris shops for food online, he compares the cost of almond milk and strawberries to save a few dollars. He spends hours agonizing over the most…
Ramit Sethi
11/02/2021
15. “I have a $1 million trust fund and I’m scared to spend money on food”
Andy and Kate bring in $200,000 a year and live rent free. Andy feels bad about money every day. His partner, Kate, says she wants to work as a finan…
Ramit Sethi
10/26/2021