Vivian Tu, AKA “Your Rich BFF,” is the internet’s expert on money and personal finance. She was doing schoolyard trades before she worked on Wall Street, and now, as the host of Networth and Chill, she talks about the much more profound aspects of finances. Stuff like love, marriage, happiness, and when to ditch another date with someone who could put you in financial ruin.Americans tend to think with their hearts and less with their heads when finding love. The problem with that logic? Money is usually the single-largest reason for divorce, so if your partner doesn’t have their money right, your relationship could be rocky. So, how do you know from the jump if someone is financially savvy enough to build your life with? And, if you already have a partner, what do you do if they’re not in the financial spot you need them to be in?In this episode, Vivian walks through the financial red flags you should look for on a first date, questions to ask to see how a potential partner is doing financially, the BIGGEST money mistake in relationships, and how to start financial planning together so you can live a happier, healthier, and wealthier life.In This Episode We CoverThe biggest money mistake that most couples make (and how to fix it NOW)Money questions to ask on a first date (they won’t know you’re asking about money...)The mandatory “money date” that Vivian and her partner regularly haveMake a change or break up? What to do when your partner isn’t on the same financial path as youFinancial planning as a couple and accomplishing your biggest financial goals togetherAnd So Much More!Links from the ShowBiggerPockets Money Facebook GroupBiggerPockets ForumsFinance Review Guest OnboardingJoin BiggerPockets for FREEMindy on BiggerPocketsAmanda's InstagramAmanda's WebsiteListen to All Your Favorite BiggerPockets Podcasts in One PlaceApply to Be a Guest on The Money ShowPodcast Talent Search!Money Moment16 Money Skills They Didn’t Teach You in High SchoolDivorce: The Biggest Marriage and Money Mistakes to AvoidSmart Money Mamas’ Emergency BinderClick here to check the full show notes: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/money-457 Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email us: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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