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194. “$0 savings, $0 investments. Is it too late for us?” (Part 2)

194. “$0 savings, $0 investments. Is it too late for us?” (Part 2)

On last week’s episode, we met 38-year-old LaKiesha and 45-year-old James, a couple struggling to get on the same page financially. With no savings, …

193. “I’ve filed for bankruptcy twice. Will I ever stop spending?” (Part 1)

193. “I’ve filed for bankruptcy twice. Will I ever stop spending?” (Part 1)

Despite their best intentions, LaKiesha (38) and James (45) have fallen into a cycle of overspending—convincing themselves that wants are needs and t…

192. “We spend 98% of what we make—Where is it all going?”

192. “We spend 98% of what we make—Where is it all going?”

Justin (40) and Deepika (32) are stuck in a frustrating financial loop: despite their high income, they feel like they’re living paycheck to paycheck…

191. “My wife doesn't respect me because she earns 5x more”

191. “My wife doesn't respect me because she earns 5x more”

Dillon (30) and Carrie (29) are navigating a tricky dynamic in their relationship: income disparity. Carrie works in tech, earning a high salary, but…

190. “Is our relationship going to end on air?”

190. “Is our relationship going to end on air?”

Justin, 38, and Maggie, 34, join the show to unpack a growing tension in their relationship—her hesitation to combine finances. Maggie spent her twen…

189. “People definitely called me out”: Nate & Serena return 2 years later

189. “People definitely called me out”: Nate & Serena return 2 years later

This week we are back with part two of Nate and Serena's follow-ups. Their original appearance on episodes 73 & 74 are some of our favorite episodes …

188. “She makes 2x but wants me to treat her” Nate and Serena return

188. “She makes 2x but wants me to treat her” Nate and Serena return

What happens to the couples that I’ve spoken to months, even years ago? It’s time to find out in our first follow-up episode, featuring Nate and Sere…

187. “We’re worth $87M, Why are we arguing over credit card bills?”

187. “We’re worth $87M, Why are we arguing over credit card bills?”

David (36) and Victoria (35) have been married for two years, yet their finances are largely separate. David is a startup founder—cash strapped and o…

186. “Was it a huge mistake to sell our house?”

186. “Was it a huge mistake to sell our house?”

Meet Ava, 36, and Chris, 38. When it comes to their finances, they do not see eye to eye; and they’re stuck in a cycle of overspending. Ava is a worr…

185. “My fiancé has no savings at 43. Should we get married?”

185. “My fiancé has no savings at 43. Should we get married?”

Dawn is 48, Richard is 43, and they’re living paycheck to paycheck. Although they're engaged, they’re struggling to combine their finances because of…

184. “I survived a plane crash. Is stressing about money really worth it?”

184. “I survived a plane crash. Is stressing about money really worth it?”

Ryan is a 38-year-old Air Force pilot. Chloe is a 33-year-old economist. And though they are on track to have millions in retirement, they struggle t…

183. “I saved $5k for an engagement ring, but she secretly took the money”

183. “I saved $5k for an engagement ring, but she secretly took the money”

Michelle (33) and Matt (31) have been dating for seven years, but they’re stuck in relationship limbo, waiting to get married until Michelle deals wi…

182. “We’re $350k in debt & have no savings. Will I have to work until we die?”

182. “We’re $350k in debt & have no savings. Will I have to work until we die?”

Don is 50, Tana is 48, and they’ve struggled to make ends meet their entire adult lives. They have a lot of debt, they’ve never really saved or thoug…

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”

Nathan (35) and Linda (37) are arguing about money constantly due to Nathan’s anxiety and stress. He continually optimizes and re-optimizes their fin…

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

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

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 po…

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.”

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…

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

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 beca…

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)

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 equ…

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”

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 stres…

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”

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 caus…