Nicole Lappin

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.

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.

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.

If you're looking to tag team a budget with your significant other, my favorite finance app for couples is Monarch Money. This is not an ad. I get zero money for promoting them, although I would love to, Monarch Money. But Monarch is the only app I've seen where you can invite someone, your wife, your roommate, your financial advisor, your accountability buddy, anyone,

If you're looking to tag team a budget with your significant other, my favorite finance app for couples is Monarch Money. This is not an ad. I get zero money for promoting them, although I would love to, Monarch Money. But Monarch is the only app I've seen where you can invite someone, your wife, your roommate, your financial advisor, your accountability buddy, anyone,

If you're looking to tag team a budget with your significant other, my favorite finance app for couples is Monarch Money. This is not an ad. I get zero money for promoting them, although I would love to, Monarch Money. But Monarch is the only app I've seen where you can invite someone, your wife, your roommate, your financial advisor, your accountability buddy, anyone,

to be a collaborator on your spending plan. Monarch Money sends helpful reminders and updates to keep you on track with your budget. So if you don't want the responsibility of reminding your partner to constantly stick to a budget, have them do it. Money Rehab is a production of Money News Network. I'm your host, Nicole Lappin. Money Rehab's executive producer is Morgan Levoy.