The Impact Money has on a Relationship

In this episode of the Sex and Bacon podcast, we talk all about the taboo subject of talking about money in relationships. My guest, Marci Grossman, highlights how financial stress is a significant contributor to a couple's sex life disruption. Marci discusses the importance of being financially literate to avoid money-related issues in relationships.  The conversation also focuses on the impact of financial responsibility in relationships, addressing key factors like communication about earnings, debt, retirement, and savings. We also talk about the importance of having open conversations about financial expectations and circumstances when dating or entering a relationship, and how to manage finances responsibly whenever there's a major shift in life (like losing a job).  Marci Grossman is a CPA with over 30 years of experience helping individuals and businesses with financial matters. She has worked in public, private, and non-profit accounting. Her passion is helping people to improve their relationship with money.  We get into:  [0:00] Intro [2:43] My own experience in my marriage surrounding money [6:15] The conversations about money that need to be had before marriage, and Marci's experience in her own marriage [10:20] Should we put money together or keep it separate? [12:40] Why do people avoid conversations about money while dating [14:20] Are there money deal breakers in a relationship? [18:35] The problems that finances can cause [20:05] Mental health struggles with financial burdens [25:50] Tips for couples to start to look at their finances and set themselves up to be in a better position [27:15] How much to save for an emergency and retirement [33:10] The generational differences between our parents and us Connect with Marci Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/money.marci/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoneyMarci/  Links: https://www.moneymarci.com/links  www.moneymarci.com    Connect with me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ownyourerotic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sexandbacon1065  Email us: [email protected]