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by Ramit Sethi
Imagine listening in on raw, unfiltered conversations with real couples, to explore how money psychology affects their everyday lives. Ramit talks with couples from all walks of life, helping them to get past guilt, resentment, & fighting over purchases, to help them create a shared vision for their Rich Life. Ramit asks the questions we wish we all could ask, presenting a new philosophy on money: spend extravagantly on the things you love, and cut costs mercilessly on the things you don’t. In Money for Couples, Ramit delves into the often-hidden dynamics around money issues in marriage, which can be some of the biggest challenges couples face. Money psychology impacts everything from everyday decisions to long-term dreams, and Ramit's finance coaching sessions with couples offer an eye-opening look into the deeper emotions behind financial choices. Whether you're wondering how to save for a big goal, how to invest in a shared future, or simply looking to understand personal finance in a relationship better, this podcast delivers practical, actionable insights. Each conversation reveals that money in marriage isn't just about numbers—it's about values, trust, and working together toward a Rich Life that's unique to each couple. Ramit provides a safe space for couples to unpack the beliefs and habits that may hold them back financially, guiding them toward a shared vision for their lives. With humor and empathy, Ramit's finance coaching shows couples that they can learn to save and spend in ways that enhance, rather than hinder, their relationship. Money for Couples is not only a finance podcast but a journey into what makes a marriage strong, financially and emotionally. Through the lens of personal finance, Ramit provides a blueprint for couples to navigate the challenges of managing money together, offering tools to make confident, aligned choices. So, whether you're a fan of the Ramit Sethi podcast or new to his philosophy, tune in and learn how to save, how to invest, and how to create a financial future with the person you love. Ramit's unique approach to money psychology helps couples overcome common money issues in marriage, from guilt and resentment over purchases to aligning on long-term financial goals. By exploring real couples' stories, Ramit offers insights into how money mindset affects everyday decisions and bigger life dreams. His finance coaching provides couples with a safe space to unpack their beliefs and habits around spending, saving, and investing. Rather than focusing solely on the numbers, Ramit emphasizes the importance of values, trust, and working together toward a shared vision for a Rich Life. Couples will learn practical strategies for managing money as a team, from saving for big purchases to building investment portfolios. Ramit's philosophy of "spend extravagantly on the things you love, and cut costs mercilessly on the things you don't" empowers listeners to make financial choices that enhance their relationship. Money for Couples is an essential listen for any married or committed pair looking to improve their personal finance skills and deepen their emotional connection. Ramit's finance coaching and the real-life stories of the couples he features offer a blueprint for navigating the challenges of money in marriage. Whether you're a long-time listener of Ramit's work or new to his approach, this podcast will transform how you think about spending, saving, and investing as a couple.
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- 4 days ago1h 44m
284. "We’re worth $1.8M, but I feel guilty buying a $78 jacket”
Ramit digs into why a couple worth $1.8 million and earning around $818,000 a year still struggle to feel financially secure, even when it comes to buying a $78 jacket. Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to Be Rich talks with Laura and Jason, both 38, who have built significant wealth and are considering retiring in their early 40s. Jason believes they can stop working soon, but Laura isn't convinced. Despite their financial success, she worries about what could go wrong and struggles to imagine life without a regular paycheck. For Laura, spending money has always been difficult. She once became physically sick when buying her first car, and even small purchases leave her questioning whether she's being irresponsible. After her parents lost their home in 2008, she's never quite shaken by the fear that everything could fall apart. As Ramit explores their finances and walks them through three possible retirement scenarios, Laura has an emotional breakthrough. But even if the numbers say they can retire, will she ever feel comfortable enough to actually do it?A special thanks to Facet for sponsoring this episode. As of the date of this recording, Facet is waiving their enrollment fee for new annual members, and for Ramit’s audience, Facet is offering $300 into your brokerage account if you invest and maintain $5,000 within your first 90 days. Head to facet.com/ramit to learn more about which membership option is best for you. Offer has been extended to 12/31/2026. #FacetAd Facet is a SEC registered investment advisor. Ramit is not a member of Facet, and has an incentive to endorse Facet as he has an ongoing fee based contract for cash compensation based on this endorsement. All opinions are his own and not a guarantee of a similar outcome. And as always, thank you to our partners at Monarch. Try Monarch for free today, and get 50% off your first year of Monarch’s core tier at https://monarch.com/ramit, promo code RAMIT. When you sign up with my link only, you’ll get your Monarch account customized with my exact CSP categories so you can see exactly how you’re stacking up to your plan each month. That’s https://monarch.com/ramit, promo code RAMIT. In this episode, we uncover: Why having $1.8 million in net worth doesn't make Laura and Jason feel financially secure Why Laura thought they earned around $400,000 when their actual household income was $818,000 Why Laura couldn't bring herself to buy a $78 jacket, despite their financial success How paying off $250,000 in debt still hasn't eliminated their fears about money What their 41% fixed costs and aggressive investment strategy mean for early retirement Why they planned to spend $1,000 a month guilt-free but actually spent nearly $6,000 Why Laura's parents losing their home in 2008 continues to influence her relationship with money How Jason's optimism about retiring at 40 clashes with Laura's fear of giving up a steady paycheck What three retirement scenarios reveal about their options to stop working at 45, 47, or 55 How they can prepare for retirement, build financial confidence, and learn to spend without guilt Chapters: Introduction Can they really retire in their early 40s? Spending disagreements and the $78 jacket Their $1.8M net worth and financial fears Discovering they earn $818K a year Breaking down their investments and spending How childhood experiences shaped their money fears Three retirement scenarios and an emotional breakthrough Preparing for life without a paycheck Building confidence and learning to enjoy their money This episode brought to you by: Kindred | Apply now at https://livekindred.com/ramit to join for free and earn 5 nights of travel credit Wildgrain | Get $40 off the first box — PLUS free Croissants for life — at https://wildgrain.com/ramit40, promo code RAMIT40. Trust & Will | Protect what matters most in minutes at https://trustandwill.com/ramit and get 20% off ZocDoc | Taking care of your health just got easier – start here with Zocdoc: https://zocdoc.com/RAMIT #sponsored DeleteMe | Get 20% off all consumer plans when you go to https://joindeleteme.com/ramit and use promo code RAMIT at checkout Connect with Ramit: Get my new book, Money For Couples 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 YouTube Apply to be coached for free on this podcast at https://iwt.com/apply
- 1 weeks ago32 min
Inside the Secret World of Ultra-Wealthy Vacations
What does a $400,000 family vacation actually look like, and what could possibly make a hotel villa worth $15,000 a night? Ramit goes behind the scenes with luxury travel advisor Hao Tang to uncover the secret world of luxury vacations that most people never get to experience.Chapters:00:00 Introduction00:57 What Does a $400,000 Vacation Get You?03:11 The VIP Hotel Experience Nobody Sees05:24 Inside a $15,000 a Night Villa07:17 Private Chefs Who Make Anything You Want13:10 The Butlers Who Take Care of Everything21:15 The $60,000 Vacation Disaster25:06 Spending $300,000 for $1 Million in TravelThis episode is brought to you by:Gelt | Gelt is taking on new clients now. Find out if you qualify at https://joingelt.com/ramitRamit Sethi is the host of Netflix’s “How To Get Rich” and New York Times bestselling author of “I Will Teach You To Be Rich” and “Money For Couples”Come to me next live event: Virtual and In-Person Events: https://iwt.com/events Connect with Ramit: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramit X: https://twitter.com/ramit Connect with Hao: Check out Hao's business, Besvisor: https://www.besvisor.com/ Follow Hao to see behind the scenes of ultra-luxury hotels: https://www.instagram.com/besvisor
- 1 weeks ago1h 34m
283. “We have 3 kids and live paycheck to paycheck. Are we screwed?”
Ramit digs into how years of impulse spending, money avoidance, and unequal financial responsibility have left a couple earning around $178,000 a year with $186,000 in debt and just $571 in savings. Ramit Sethi talks with Michelle and Jeff, both 45, who have three children and are approaching 20 years of marriage. They’re earning more than ever, but still living paycheck to paycheck, with fixed costs consuming 87% of their take-home pay. Michelle feels responsible for making everything work, while Jeff admits that avoiding the numbers helps him avoid worrying about money and leaves her carrying the burden. A closer look at their spending reveals a $76,000 car purchase, buy-now-pay-later spending, and more than $9,000 spent eating out reveal how their everyday decisions keep them stuck. The conversation reaches a turning point when he asks them to step away and decide whether they’re both ready to commit to change. Together, they explore the childhood experiences behind their money habits and begin building shared rules, a spending plan, and a different financial future for their family. A special thanks to our new partners at Monarch for sponsoring this episode. Try Monarch for free today, and get 50% off your first year of Monarch’s core tier at https://monarch.com/ramit, promo code RAMIT. When you sign up with my link only, you’ll get your Monarch account customized with my exact CSP categories so you can see exactly how you’re stacking up to your plan each month. That’s https://monarch.com/ramit, promo code RAMIT. In this episode, we uncover: Why earning around $178,000 a year hasn’t stopped Michelle and Jeff from living paycheck to paycheck How Michelle became responsible for managing the money and deciding which bills could wait Why Jeff avoids the numbers, even while acknowledging the pressure it puts on Michelle What $186,000 in debt, $571 in savings, and 87% fixed costs mean for their family How a $76,000 car purchase left them with a roughly $1,000 monthly payment Why Ramit pauses the conversation and asks them to decide whether they’re ready to change How childhood experiences with money still shape their spending, trust, and communication How they spent $9,275 eating out by August, including $2,747 in a single month Why they agree to weekly money meetings, shared purchase rules, and a $75 monthly dining-out limit What their follow-ups reveal about sharing responsibility and automating savings, retirement contributions, and extra debt payments Chapters: Introduction Earning more, still living paycheck to paycheck The purchase arguments putting pressure on Michelle Ramit asks them to step away and commit Facing their debt and high fixed costs The childhood money patterns they’re repeating Where their money is really going Building shared money rules Reworking their budget, savings, and debt plan Follow-ups 💡 RAMIT’S PODCAST NEWSLETTER • I share new ways to think about money every Saturday. Get the emails here: https://iwt.com/podcastnewsletter 🙌 GET HELP FROM RAMIT SETHI • Order my new book: Money for Couples: https://iwt.com/moneyforcouples • Take control of your money with the Conscious Spending Plan: https://iwt.com/csp • Optimize your credit cards with the 1st chapter of my book: https://iwt.com/chapter1-pod • Join my Rich Life: Road to $100K program: https://iwt.com/100k • Listen to my book — now on Audible: https://amzn.to/48zko28 🤳 CONNECT WITH RAMIT SETHI • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramit/ • X: https://twitter.com/ramit ✅ SUBSCRIBE SO YOU DON’T MISS ANY EPISODES https://youtube.com/user/ramitsethi/featured/ This episode brought to you by: Facet | As of the date of this recording, Facet is waiving the enrollment fee for new annual members, and for my audience, Facet is offering $300 into your brokerage account if you invest and maintain $5,000 within your first 90 days. Head to facet.com/ramit to learn more about which membership option is best for you. Offer has been extended to 12/31/2026. #FacetAd Leesa | Go to https://leesa.com for up to 30% off mattresses PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code RAMIT, exclusive for my listenersFabric by Gerber Life | Go to https://meetfabric.com/RAMIT and apply today, risk-free Grow Therapy | Visit https://growtherapy.com/ramit to find a therapist today Gelt | Gelt is taking on new clients now. Find out if you qualify at https://joingelt.com/ramit Want to know exactly when you’ll hit your first $100K? Rich Life: Road to $100K gives you a step-by-step system to automate your money, accelerate your timeline, and build your Rich Life along the way. Join today: iwt.com/100K Connect with Ramit: Get my new book, Money For Couples Get Money Coaching with Ramit Download the Conscious Spending Plan Lis
- 2 weeks ago1h 53m
282. "We spend 154% of what we make. Will we ever stop drowning?"
Ramit digs into how years of overspending, money avoidance, and relying on future income have left a couple with more than $428,000 in debt, no savings, and a financial life they can no longer sustain. Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to Be Rich talks with Addison, 39, and James, 43, who earn around $138,000 a year but have $0 in savings and fixed costs consuming a staggering 154% of their take-home pay. Addison feels responsible for keeping their finances afloat, while James admits he's spent years relying on optimism and money he expects to earn in the future. As Ramit digs deeper, it becomes clear they are both contributing to the problem through restaurants, concerts, Ubers, shopping, and pet spending that has reached thousands in a single month. He helps them uncover the childhood money patterns behind their behavior, confront what they can actually afford, and make some of the biggest lifestyle changes attempted on the show all in an effort to stop living on future money and build a financial life they can actually sustain. A special thanks to our new partners at Monarch for sponsoring this episode. Try Monarch for free today, and get 50% off your first year of Monarch’s core tier at https://monarch.com/ramit, promo code RAMIT. When you sign up with my link only, you’ll get your Monarch account customized with my exact CSP categories so you can see exactly how you’re stacking up to your plan each month. That’s https://monarch.com/ramit, promo code RAMIT. In this episode, we uncover: Why Addison says they may divorce if their relationship with money doesn’t change How more than $428K of debt, $0 savings, and 154% fixed costs have left them financially exposed Why James admits he has been “betting on money that’s not there yet” How Addison became the financial safety net while increasingly feeling like a caretaker Why restaurants, concerts, Ubers, shopping, and convenience spending became part of their everyday life How they planned to spend more than $3,300 a month on food and over $1,000 a month on their dogs Why Addison’s frustration with James is only part of the story and how her own spending contributes too How growing up around financial stress and poverty shaped the way they both think about money today Why 30% of their spending went toward shopping and why they couldn’t even remember some of what they bought How they radically restructure their spending, savings, investments, and rules around money Chapters: Introduction Why divorce is already on the table The spending habits keeping them stuck How Addison became the financial safety net The true scale of their $428K debt The childhood patterns behind their spending Their shopping wake-up call Making a radical lifestyle reset Building a new financial plan Follow-up 💡 RAMIT’S PODCAST NEWSLETTER • I share new ways to think about money every Saturday. Get the emails here: https://iwt.com/podcastnewsletter 🙌 GET HELP FROM RAMIT SETHI • Order my new book: Money for Couples: https://iwt.com/moneyforcouples • Take control of your money with the Conscious Spending Plan: https://iwt.com/csp • Optimize your credit cards with the 1st chapter of my book: https://iwt.com/chapter1-pod • Join my Rich Life: Road to $100K program: https://iwt.com/100k • Listen to my book — now on Audible: https://amzn.to/48zko28 🤳 CONNECT WITH RAMIT SETHI • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramit/ • X: https://twitter.com/ramit ✅ SUBSCRIBE SO YOU DON’T MISS ANY EPISODES https://youtube.com/user/ramitsethi/featured/ This episode brought to you by: NetSuite | If your revenues are at least in the seven figures, get the free business guide “Aligning for the Agentic Era: How AI Is Changing Everyday Work” at https://netsuite.com/ramitGranola | Try Granola totally free at https://granola.ai/RAMIT. Ladder | Get a free 7-day trial and $10 off your first month at https://ladder.fit/RAMIT Fabric by Gerber Life | Go to meetfabric.com/RAMIT and apply today, risk-free Trust & Will | Protect what matters most in minutes at https://trustandwill.com/ramit and get 20% off Want to know exactly when you’ll hit your first $100K? Rich Life: Road to $100K gives you a step-by-step system to automate your money, accelerate your timeline, and build your Rich Life along the way. Join today: iwt.com/100K Connect with Ramit: Get my new book, Money For Couples 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 YouTube Apply to be coached for free on this podcast at https://iwt.com/apply
- 3 weeks ago1h 54m
281. "We have 4 kids and nearly $1M in debt. Are we screwed?”
Ramit unpacks what happens when inconsistent income, mounting debt, and years of avoiding difficult money conversations leave a couple in their 40s feeling like they’re running out of options. Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to Be Rich talks with Rebecca and Matthew, who have been married for 16 years and have four children. They earn around $185,000 a year, but their income is unpredictable, their fixed costs are at 84%, and they have just $1,000 in savings and $45,000 invested. They also have more than $633,000 in debt plus another $350,000 in law school loans that could bring their total debt close to $1 million. Their biggest challenge isn’t simply learning how to budget. Rebecca feels constantly in the dark about when they’ll get paid and where their money is going, while Matthew avoids difficult conversations and tries to solve financial problems on his own. Ramit helps them confront the chaser-avoider dynamic they’ve repeated for years, why borrowing money and moving cash between accounts has never solved the underlying problem, and whether Matthew may need to walk away from his business and choose a stable income to protect their family’s future. A special thanks to our new partners at Monarch for sponsoring this episode. Try Monarch for free today, and get 50% off your first year of Monarch’s core tier at monarch.com/ramit, promo code RAMIT. When you sign up with my link only, you’ll get your Monarch account customized with my exact CSP categories so you can see exactly how you’re stacking up to your plan each month. That’s monarch.com/ramit, promo code RAMIT. In this episode, we uncover: How inconsistent income has made it almost impossible for them to plan their finances Why Rebecca says their financial situation feels “hopeless” How their money system keeps them overspending, borrowing, and blaming each other Why their $633K of debt could actually be closer to $1 million How Matthew’s $350K law school debt has doubled since graduation Why 84% fixed costs, 1% savings, and 0% investing are putting their future at risk How their spending reveals they’re regularly buying things they haven’t actually planned for Why Rebecca says she feels in the dark about money, paychecks, and their financial situation. How their chaser-avoider dynamic mirrors the money patterns Matthew saw growing up Why Matthew may need to leave his business for a stable job and why earning more alone won’t fix their relationship with money Chapters: Introduction The money arguments keeping them stuck Ramit opens up their finances Why their fixed costs are so high The spending they couldn't afford Why Matthew avoids money conversations Creating new rules to manage money together Should Matthew leave his business? The difficult financial choices facing their family What their retirement could look like 💡 RAMIT’S PODCAST NEWSLETTER • I share new ways to think about money every Saturday. Get the emails here: https://iwt.com/podcastnewsletter 🙌 GET HELP FROM RAMIT SETHI • Order my new book: Money for Couples: https://iwt.com/moneyforcouples • Take control of your money with the Conscious Spending Plan: https://iwt.com/csp • Optimize your credit cards with the 1st chapter of my book: https://iwt.com/chapter1-pod • Join my Rich Life: Road to $100K program: https://iwt.com/100k • Listen to my book — now on Audible: https://amzn.to/48zko28 🤳 CONNECT WITH RAMIT SETHI • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramit/ • X: https://twitter.com/ramit ✅ SUBSCRIBE SO YOU DON’T MISS ANY EPISODES https://youtube.com/user/ramitsethi/featured/ This episode brought to you by: DeleteMe | Get 20% off all consumer plans when you go to https://joindeleteme.com/ramit and use promo code RAMIT at checkout Factor | Head to https://factormeals.com/ramit50off and use code RAMIT50OFF to get 50% off and one free breakfast item per box for one year, while supplies last until 10/31/2026. See website for more details. Facet | As of the date of this recording, Facet is waiving the enrollment fee for new annual members, and for my audience, Facet is offering $300 into your brokerage account if you invest and maintain $5,000 within your first 90 days. Head to facet.com/ramit to learn more about which membership option is best for you. Offer has been extended to 12/31/2026. #FacetAd Wispr Flow | Try Wispr Flow for free at wisprflow.ai/ramit MasterClass | For unlimited access to every class and at least 15% off any annual membership, go to https://masterclass.com/ramit Monarch | Try Monarch for free today, and get 50% off your first year of Monarch’s core tier with code RAMIT at monarch.com/ramit Want to know exactly when you’ll hit your first $100K? Rich Life: Road to $100K gives you a step-by-step system to automate your money, accelerate your ti
- Sep 29, 20262h 1m
280. "We have $11M in assets. Why are we still living month to month?"
Ramit unpacks what happens when a couple earns more than $1 million a year but still feels like they’re living month to month, and how a lifestyle built around family, community, and tradition can become almost impossible to afford. Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to Be Rich talks with Margo and Kevin, 42 and 52, who live in Brooklyn with their five children. They take home around $600,000 a year and have approximately $11 million in assets, yet only around $50,000 in savings. Once Ramit uncovers expenses missing from their original plan, including private school tuition and summer camps, their fixed costs climb above 100% of their take-home pay, revealing that they’re spending more than they make every month. Their biggest challenge isn’t simply earning more money. Kevin has taken on most of the finances while Margo has had limited visibility into their overall financial picture, and neither of them has a clear picture of where their money is actually going. Ramit helps them confront how community norms and family traditions shape what they see as non-negotiable, and the difficult choices they may need to make around private school, their homes, their children, and the lifestyle they’ve built. In this episode, we uncover: How a couple earning over $1 million a year can still live month to month Why they describe themselves as “rich poor people” How missing expenses push their fixed costs above 100% of their take-home pay Why $160K in tuition and camps completely changes their financial picture How a $400K–$500K mold crisis wiped out much of their financial cushion Why they have $11 million in assets but only around $50K in savings Why Kevin manages most of the money while Margo has limited visibility into their finances How childhood money lessons shaped their “earn more, spend more” cycle How community and tradition shape their spending Why they may need to make major changes to their homes, education costs, and spending to finally start saving and investing Chapters: Introduction Why they call themselves “rich poor people” Ramit opens up their numbers The hidden expenses pushing them over 100% How their childhoods shaped their money habits How community and tradition shape their spending They finally confront what has to change Why $11M in assets still leaves them cash poor Private school, their homes, and the difficult decisions ahead Follow-ups 💡 RAMIT’S PODCAST NEWSLETTER • I share new ways to think about money every Saturday. Get the emails here: https://iwt.com/podcastnewsletter 🙌 GET HELP FROM RAMIT SETHI • Order my new book: Money for Couples: https://iwt.com/moneyforcouples • Take control of your money with the Conscious Spending Plan: https://iwt.com/csp • Optimize your credit cards with the 1st chapter of my book: https://iwt.com/chapter1-pod • Join my Rich Life: Road to $100K program: https://iwt.com/100k • Listen to my book — now on Audible: https://amzn.to/48zko28 🤳 CONNECT WITH RAMIT SETHI • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramit/ • X: https://twitter.com/ramit ✅ SUBSCRIBE SO YOU DON’T MISS ANY EPISODES https://youtube.com/user/ramitsethi/featured/ This episode brought to you by: Ladder | Get a free 7-day trial and $10 off your first month at https://ladder.fit/RAMIT NordVPN | Get an exclusive NordVPN deal + 4 months extra at https://nordvpn.com/RAMIT Skylight | Get $30 off a 15-inch Calendar at https://myskylight.com/ramit Notion | Learn more about how Notion can support your business at https://notion.com/ramit Wildgrain | Get $30 off the first box — PLUS free Croissants for life — at https://wildgrain.com/ramit Want to know exactly when you’ll hit your first $100K? Rich Life: Road to $100K gives you a step-by-step system to automate your money, accelerate your timeline, and build your Rich Life along the way. Join today: iwt.com/100K Connect with Ramit: Get my new book, Money For Couples 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 YouTube Apply to be coached for free on this podcast at https://iwt.com/apply
- Sep 22, 20262h 14m
279. “He lost his $150k job, but I make every decision - can we fix this?”
Ramit unpacks how to manage money as a couple after a job loss and what happens when one partner carries most of the financial responsibility while the other starts stepping back. Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to Be Rich talks with Isabelle and Ryan, 37 and 40, who have been married for 12 years and have a four-year-old daughter. After Ryan was laid off from his $150,000 software engineering job, Isabelle became the sole earner. They have around $1.2 million in assets and an $800,000 net worth, but two mortgages and fixed costs at 83% of their income have left them trying to figure out how to manage their money on one income. Their biggest challenge isn’t simply how to budget or save money. Isabelle manages most of their financial planning and decision-making, while Ryan struggles with money anxiety, guilt around spending, and feeling shut down when he tries to get involved. Ramit helps them understand how childhood scarcity shaped their relationship with money, how to communicate about finances without falling into a parent-child dynamic, and how reducing their fixed expenses could give them more freedom to actually enjoy the money they’ve built. In this episode, we uncover: How to manage money as a couple after a job loss How to budget on one income without letting financial anxiety take over Why Isabelle feels exhausted managing their financial future Why Ryan feels guilty spending money despite their $800K net worth How a $3,000 espresso machine exposes his money anxiety Why their fixed costs have reached 83% of their income How two mortgages are putting pressure on their monthly budget How childhood scarcity shaped their relationship with money Why their dynamic has started to feel like a parent-child relationship How clear money rules and lower fixed expenses could help them become a team Chapters: Introduction Why Isabelle feels responsible for their financial future The purchase that exposes Ryan’s money anxiety How losing his $150K job changed their roles Ramit opens up their numbers Why they’re paying two mortgages How childhood scarcity shaped their money dynamic The parent-child dynamic they’ve fallen into Ryan and Isabelle make a new financial plan Follow-ups 💡 RAMIT’S PODCAST NEWSLETTER • I share new ways to think about money every Saturday. Get the emails here: https://iwt.com/podcastnewsletter 🙌 GET HELP FROM RAMIT SETHI • Order my new book: Money for Couples: https://iwt.com/moneyforcouples • Take control of your money with the Conscious Spending Plan: https://iwt.com/csp • Optimize your credit cards with the 1st chapter of my book: https://iwt.com/chapter1-pod • Join my Rich Life: Road to $100K program: https://iwt.com/100k • Listen to my book — now on Audible: https://amzn.to/48zko28 🤳 CONNECT WITH RAMIT SETHI • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramit/ • X: https://twitter.com/ramit ✅ SUBSCRIBE SO YOU DON’T MISS ANY EPISODES https://youtube.com/user/ramitsethi/featured/ This episode is brought to you by: ZocDoc | Taking care of your health just got easier – start here with Zocdoc: https://zocdoc.com/RAMIT #sponsored ElevenLabs | If you run a business or handle customer operations across support, sales, or marketing, start with a demo at https://elevenlabs.io/ramit Granola | Try Granola totally free at https://granola.ai/RAMIT. Leesa | Go to https://leesa.com for 25% off mattresses PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code RAMIT, exclusive for my listeners Facet | As of the date of this recording, Facet is waiving the enrollment fee for new annual members, and for my audience, Facet is offering $300 into your brokerage account if you invest and maintain $5,000 within your first 90 days. Head to facet.com/ramit to learn more about which membership option is best for you. Offer has been extended to 12/31/2026. #FacetAd Connect with Ramit: Get my new book, Money For Couples 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 YouTube Apply to be coached for free on this podcast at https://iwt.com/apply
- Sep 15, 20261h 34m
278. "We spend 108% of what we make. Are we screwed?"
Ramit unpacks how to stop overspending, take control of your money as a couple, and prepare financially for starting a family. Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to Be Rich talks with Grace and Chris, who are 30 and 29 and have been married for six months. They have around $119,500 invested and unusually low housing costs, yet their finances feel chaotic and unstable. They spend more than they make, struggle to understand where the money goes, and have never had a substantive conversation about money as a couple. The deeper problem is the dynamic they’ve fallen into. Grace handles most of the money while Chris takes a back seat, and both avoid the uncomfortable conversations they know they need to have. With children now part of their near-term plans, Ramit pushes them to confront where their habits came from and what has to change before the stakes get even higher. In this episode, we uncover: Why Grace feels like she’s managing their money alone How Chris’s avoidance keeps the same cycle going Why “we’ll figure it out later” keeps costing them How a $100 weekend budget disappeared at a baseball game Why 108% fixed costs are only part of the problem How Amazon, eating out, and social spending keep slipping through the cracks How inheritance, a mortgage-free home, and family support shaped their relationship with money How their childhoods taught them to avoid talking about money Why starting a family makes their financial situation more urgent How they can finally start making financial decisions as a team Chapters: Introduction “I’m crying for help on a sinking ship” The baseball game that exposes their money dynamic Ramit opens up their numbers Where their $119K investments came from What their childhoods taught them about money They’ve never defined their Rich Life What happens if nothing changes? Can they make the next 15 months work? Follow-ups This episode is brought to you by: Wispr Flow | Try Wispr Flow for free at wisprflow.ai/ramit Gelt | Gelt is taking on new clients now. Find out if you qualify at https://joingelt.com/ramit NetSuite | If your revenues are at least in the seven figures, get the free business guide “Aligning for the Agentic Era: How AI Is Changing Everyday Work” at https://netsuite.com/ramit DeleteMe | Get 20% off all consumer plans when you go to https://joindeleteme.com/ramit and use promo code RAMIT at checkout Got a money question you’ve always wanted to ask me? Join me live on September 17th for “Why Your Budget Keeps Failing.” I’ll show you how to build a Conscious Spending Plan and answer your questions live. Join me: https://iwt.com/budget Ever wondered what recruiters actually think when they see your application? On September 16th, Google recruiter Nicky Slavich will reveal what makes recruiters keep reading and when to apply even if you’re underqualified. RSVP free: https://iwt.com/expertsession Connect with Ramit: Get my new book, Money For Couples 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 YouTube Apply to be coached for free on this podcast at https://iwt.com/apply
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Imagine listening in on raw, unfiltered conversations with real couples, to explore how money psychology affects their everyday lives. Ramit talks with couples from all walks of life, helping them to get past guilt, resentment, & fighting over purchases, to help them create a shared vision for their Rich Life. Ramit asks the questions we wish we all could ask, presenting a new philosophy on money: spend extravagantly on the things you love, and cut costs mercilessly on the things you don’t. In Money for Couples, Ramit delves into the often-hidden dynamics around money issues in marriage, which can be some of the biggest challenges couples face. Money psychology impacts everything from everyday decisions to long-term dreams, and Ramit's finance coaching sessions with couples offer an eye-opening look into the deeper emotions behind financial choices. Whether you're wondering how to save for a big goal, how to invest in a shared future, or simply looking to understand personal finance in a relationship better, this podcast delivers practical, actionable insights. Each conversation reveals that money in marriage isn't just about numbers—it's about values, trust, and working together toward a Rich Life that's unique to each couple. Ramit provides a safe space for couples to unpack the beliefs and habits that may hold them back financially, guiding them toward a shared vision for their lives. With humor and empathy, Ramit's finance coaching shows couples that they can learn to save and spend in ways that enhance, rather than hinder, their relationship. Money for Couples is not only a finance podcast but a journey into what makes a marriage strong, financially and emotionally. Through the lens of personal finance, Ramit provides a blueprint for couples to navigate the challenges of managing money together, offering tools to make confident, aligned choices. So, whether you're a fan of the Ramit Sethi podcast or new to his philosophy, tune in and learn how to save, how to invest, and how to create a financial future with the person you love. Ramit's unique approach to money psychology helps couples overcome common money issues in marriage, from guilt and resentment over purchases to aligning on long-term financial goals. By exploring real couples' stories, Ramit offers insights into how money mindset affects everyday decisions and bigger life dreams. His finance coaching provides couples with a safe space to unpack their beliefs and habits around spending, saving, and investing. Rather than focusing solely on the numbers, Ramit emphasizes the importance of values, trust, and working together toward a shared vision for a Rich Life. Couples will learn practical strategies for managing money as a team, from saving for big purchases to building investment portfolios. Ramit's philosophy of "spend extravagantly on the things you love, and cut costs mercilessly on the things you don't" empowers listeners to make financial choices that enhance their relationship. Money for Couples is an essential listen for any married or committed pair looking to improve their personal finance skills and deepen their emotional connection. Ramit's finance coaching and the real-life stories of the couples he features offer a blueprint for navigating the challenges of money in marriage. Whether you're a long-time listener of Ramit's work or new to his approach, this podcast will transform how you think about spending, saving, and investing as a couple.
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