195. “Her socks have holes but she's too cheap to buy new ones”

Episode 195 of the Money For Couples with Ramit Sethi podcast, hosted by Ramit Sethi, titled "195. “Her socks have holes but she's too cheap to buy new ones”" was published on February 11, 2025 and runs 84 minutes.

February 11, 2025 ·84m · Money For Couples with Ramit Sethi

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Summary

Matt (34) and Eliza (32) have spent years prioritizing investments, setting themselves up for a secure retirement—but now, they struggle to enjoy spending money. Matt deprives himself when they go out, while Eliza avoids spending altogether. Their extreme frugality is keeping them from living the full life they could, and with their first baby on the way, the pressure is mounting. Can they shift their money mindset, find balance, and start truly living their Rich Life? This episode is brought to you by: goodr | If you’re looking for new sunglasses, goodr is giving Money for Couples listeners free shipping. Go to https://goodr.com/RAMIT and use code RAMIT for free shipping on your first pair of goodr sunglasses. Masterclass | For unlimited access to every class and 15% off an annual membership, go to https://masterclass.com/ramit. Wildgrain | Get $30 off the first box — PLUS free Croissants in every box at https://wildgrain.com/ramit. Facet | Facet is waiving their $250 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 https://facet.com/ramit to learn more about which membership option is best for you. DeleteMe | If you want to get your personal information removed from the web, go to https://joindeleteme.com/ramit for 20% off. Links mentioned in this episode • I’m looking for couples to work with on my podcast in 2025; please apply at iwt.com/apply • Order my new book: Money for Couples Connect with Ramit • 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 If you and your partner have a money issue and you want my help, I occasionally select a couple to work with, free of charge. Apply for my help here. Produced by Crate Media.