The Secrets To Communicating About Money with Tarra Jackson

When it comes to talking about money in a relationship, most of us focus on the numbers. Very few of us focus on the words we're using. That's the lesson, Tarra Jackson aka "Madam Money" has for us today. As she shares in the podcast and her book, our money habits create a money "language". This language is the lens through which we have money conversations.   WHAT YOU WILL LEARN  How financial institutions are making money off your bad financial habits How your credit score can cost you more money Two ways you can avoid paying extra money to the banks How to handle "money misunderstandings" in your relationships The four basic money  "languages" The two basic types of spender and saver Why the way we talk about money matters more than you think How do I talk to someone with a different money 'language' than me? How do I begin to have the "money conversation" with my significant other? What is a "money date"? Can the way you use money change over time? Why single adults need to read relationship and finance books for couples   RESOURCES The 4 Financial Languages: The Secrets to Communicating About Money Tarra Jackson website Overdraft fees: A $15 billion problem for consumers (CreditKarma.com)   THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks for tuning in to us on The His & Her Money Show. If you have any comments or questions about today's episode, please let us know your thoughts in the comment section below. If you've enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. Today's show is sponsored by Legal and General America. Legal & General America makes understanding and applying for life insurance easy. Also, agents are standing by to help you determine the best coverage to fit your family's needs. Visit  HisandHerMoney.com/lgapodcast to get started on your journey toward financial wellness.