The Dos and Don'ts of Managing Money as a Couple

In this episode of "Everyone's Talkin' Money," we dive into all things finances and marriage so you can learn how to successfully manage money as a couple. We tackle the question of who is responsible for the debt in a marriage based on whether you're in a community property state or a common law state. We also explore six major money decisions that can lead to financial success in marriage. From budgeting to creating a will, we cover it all. Plus, I share personal anecdotes and tips to help you navigate the complexities of money in your relationship. How To Connect with Shannah: Join the Everyone’s Talkin’ Money Newsletter, where you get insider tips, exclusive content, and takeaways from each episode https://tinyurl.com/etmnewsletter  Ask Shannah a question on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shannahgame/ or TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@shannahgame  Submit a money question for Shannah to answer in an upcoming episode https://tinyurl.com/askshannahq  Leave a 5-star Review here https://ratethispodcast.com/etm  Be a Featured Guest on an episode https://everyonestalkinmoney.com/contact/ In this episode, we talk about: Do's and Don'ts of managing money as a couple, debt in marriage, financial issues in relationships, money decisions in marriage, point person for finances, managing finances in marriage, accountability in spending, delays in addressing financial matters, tension about money, the importance of budget, budget manager, tracking expenses, creating a will, naming an executor, distributing assets, the positive aspect of money, proactive conversations about money, money fears. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ever feel like no matter what you do, you'll never have “enough” money? Join the club! On Everyone’s Talkin' Money, we know it’s not just about the dollars—it’s the sleepless nights, the 3 a.m. “Can I afford that?” panic, and the fear of never hitting your goals. I'm here to change all that. Hosted by Shannah Game, Certified Financial Planner, Certified Trauma of Money Specialist, and soon-to-be author of Unraveling Your Relationship with Money (coming Feb 2025), this show skips the BS and digs into what’s really keeping you stuck—those emotional triggers and habits we all have but never talk about. Whether it’s money guilt, fear, or just plain overwhelm, we’ve got real stories and laugh-out-loud tips to help you stop stressing and start building actual wealth. Healthy wealth. If you’re tired of advice from finance bros who yell at you for making mistakes and jargon-filled lectures, hit subscribe and tune in for a refreshing take on building wealth in a way that’s real, doable, and actually enjoyable. It’s time to kick fear to the curb and build the life (and bank account) you deserve.