Is being the breadwinner worth it?

Lizzy and Lissa break down the hidden costs – financial and otherwise – of being the breadwinner. From emotional labor to financial pressure to relationship dynamics, they explore whether taking the lead on income is empowering, exhausting, or both. Main Topics 00:00 Introduction 01:26 Running The Numbers Segment 02:52 Mental Health Impacts of Being the Breadwinner 05:54 Power Dynamics In Relationships 11:04 Financial Independence 20:13 Navigating Financial Independence 21:06 Cultural Expectations and Gender Roles 23:18 The Complexity of Financial Dependence 24:47 Balancing Career and Family 33:20 Financial Planning and Security 34:30 The Importance of Self-Reliance 35:58 Life's Unexpected Challenges 36:40 20 Cents Segment References for Statistics https://www.pewresearch.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/20/2023/04/Breadwinner-wives-full-report-FINAL.pdf https://fortune.com/2023/04/13/more-american-women-becoming-breadwinners/ https://www.durham.ac.uk/business/news-and-events/news/2025/01/rising-mental-health-diagnoses-tied-to-wives-outearning-husbands/ Co-Hosts Lizzy Marie, CAIA, is a strategist, alternative investments expert, and a founding partner of Pursuit Funds. Follow Lizzy: Instagram | TikTok Lissa Lumutenga, CFP®, AFC®, is a personal finance expert and content creator. Follow Lissa: YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | LinkedIn Credits ► Produced by Lizzy Marie and Lissa Lumutenga ► Artwork by Lizzy Marie ► Music by Lissa Lumutenga, Net Net Podcast “Theme Song” Talk to us Hit us up, let us know what you think: IS IT WORTH IT? 💸 DM us on Instagram: @netnetpodcast Email us at [email protected] Disclaimer This podcast is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only, and should not be constituted as financial advice or any other kind of professional advice. Views and opinions are our own, and Net Net Podcast does not serve as a substitute for personalized financial guidance tailored to your specific situation. Remember to always do YOUR own research, consult a professional as needed, and feel empowered to make your own decisions!