Money Talks in Your Marriage

What is the best way to talk about finances in a marriage? In today's episode, hosts Chad Willardson and Scott Donnell discuss the money conversations couples should have in a marriage. They break down simple ways to talk about money with your spouse and the essential questions you must ask your partner to understand their money mindset. Money conversations in marriage and the topics you should discuss with your spouse. Share your successes and mistakes as a parent with your kids. It doesn't scare them. It helps them learn and grow. Scott and Chad discuss the benefits of increasing the quality and frequency of your money conversations with your spouse. For Scott, you don't have to know everything about money to have productive financial conversations with your kids. You can always ask a friend or a mentor to talk to them over dinner. Scott and Chad cover creative money and finance-related questions you can use to understand your partner's money mindsets. For Scott, you don't outgrow your partner in marriage; you just grow apart. Chad and Scott agree that couples must have frequent conversations about money, especially if the goal is to stay together long-term. According to Scott, the best marriages work because couples are open and honest with one another. It's very normal to disagree on finances as a couple. Chad believes it's almost impossible to come from different backgrounds and share the same views about money.     Mentioned in This Episode: gravystack.com/smart smartmoneyparenting.com Smart, Not Spoiled: The 7 Money Skills Kids Must Master Before Leaving the Nest by Chad Willardson Value Creation Kid: The Healthy Struggles Your Children Need to Succeed by Scott Donnell and Lee Benson Scott Donnell on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnell-scott Chad Willardson on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadwillardson Scott Donnell on Instagram - @imscottdonnell Chad Willardson on Instagram - @chad.willardson Scott Donnell on TikTok - @imscottdonnell