Nicole Lappin

I'd start by thinking of a few ways your wife could level up the finances in a way that feels like a low lift for her right now. You can always build on these good habits together, but the most important thing is helping her catch the money rehab bug, which you have so clearly caught. Here are three ideas. Number one, embrace seasonal opportunities.

Now, her summertime availability could be the perfect time for exploring interests or talents that could translate into additional income from creative side hustles to seasonal positions that align with her passions. Do a little brainstorming solo and then in your next money talk, come prepared with a suggestion.

Now, her summertime availability could be the perfect time for exploring interests or talents that could translate into additional income from creative side hustles to seasonal positions that align with her passions. Do a little brainstorming solo and then in your next money talk, come prepared with a suggestion.

Now, her summertime availability could be the perfect time for exploring interests or talents that could translate into additional income from creative side hustles to seasonal positions that align with her passions. Do a little brainstorming solo and then in your next money talk, come prepared with a suggestion.

If after doing a retirement goals exercise together, you've determined that you will need more money and more income streams to have that dreamy retirement. I'm sure she'll be open to some of these ideas. Number two, approach financial literacy as a joint venture. Often a disinterest in financial planning stems from feeling daunted by the subject.

If after doing a retirement goals exercise together, you've determined that you will need more money and more income streams to have that dreamy retirement. I'm sure she'll be open to some of these ideas. Number two, approach financial literacy as a joint venture. Often a disinterest in financial planning stems from feeling daunted by the subject.

If after doing a retirement goals exercise together, you've determined that you will need more money and more income streams to have that dreamy retirement. I'm sure she'll be open to some of these ideas. Number two, approach financial literacy as a joint venture. Often a disinterest in financial planning stems from feeling daunted by the subject.

Tackle this together by delving into, gosh, I don't know, your favorite podcast, Money Rehab. I've done a bunch of episodes on asking for a raise, which I have linked in the show notes. The next time you and your wife are in the car together, just maybe casually put on one of these episodes and ask her what she thinks. I'm sure it will inspire her because of course it will.

Tackle this together by delving into, gosh, I don't know, your favorite podcast, Money Rehab. I've done a bunch of episodes on asking for a raise, which I have linked in the show notes. The next time you and your wife are in the car together, just maybe casually put on one of these episodes and ask her what she thinks. I'm sure it will inspire her because of course it will.

Tackle this together by delving into, gosh, I don't know, your favorite podcast, Money Rehab. I've done a bunch of episodes on asking for a raise, which I have linked in the show notes. The next time you and your wife are in the car together, just maybe casually put on one of these episodes and ask her what she thinks. I'm sure it will inspire her because of course it will.

Number three, tap into the magic of automation. If your wife is having a hard time sticking to a budget that factors in contributions to a retirement account, talk to her about automating transfers from her paychecks to savings or investment accounts. That way, she doesn't have to actively think about her budget every single time she swipes her credit card.

Number three, tap into the magic of automation. If your wife is having a hard time sticking to a budget that factors in contributions to a retirement account, talk to her about automating transfers from her paychecks to savings or investment accounts. That way, she doesn't have to actively think about her budget every single time she swipes her credit card.

Number three, tap into the magic of automation. If your wife is having a hard time sticking to a budget that factors in contributions to a retirement account, talk to her about automating transfers from her paychecks to savings or investment accounts. That way, she doesn't have to actively think about her budget every single time she swipes her credit card.

And instead, she can take a set it and forget it approach by automating savings and investing so that she sticks to a budget without even noticing it. Living your best financial life is all about crafting a narrative that includes chapters written by both of you.

And instead, she can take a set it and forget it approach by automating savings and investing so that she sticks to a budget without even noticing it. Living your best financial life is all about crafting a narrative that includes chapters written by both of you.

And instead, she can take a set it and forget it approach by automating savings and investing so that she sticks to a budget without even noticing it. Living your best financial life is all about crafting a narrative that includes chapters written by both of you.

By fostering open dialogue, setting clear money goals tied to your retirement dreams, and working on some accessible entry points for financial involvement, your financial journey won't be marked by just one of you steering the ship, but by both of you navigating those financial seas together toward a horizon filled with lovely dreams and goals.

By fostering open dialogue, setting clear money goals tied to your retirement dreams, and working on some accessible entry points for financial involvement, your financial journey won't be marked by just one of you steering the ship, but by both of you navigating those financial seas together toward a horizon filled with lovely dreams and goals.

By fostering open dialogue, setting clear money goals tied to your retirement dreams, and working on some accessible entry points for financial involvement, your financial journey won't be marked by just one of you steering the ship, but by both of you navigating those financial seas together toward a horizon filled with lovely dreams and goals.

toward financial growth together is a lot less about having all the answers and more about discovering them together. It's a journey marked by patience, understanding, and mutual support. And if that isn't the point of marriage, I don't know what is. For today's tip, you can take straight to the bank.