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Money For Couples with Ramit Sethi
Get Ramit's new book, Money for Couples at iwt.com/moneyforcouples. From Ramit Sethi, host of Netflix’s ‘How to Get Rich’ and author of NYT bestselling books, ‘I Will Teach You To Be Rich,’ and ‘Money for Couples’… Imagine listening in on raw, unfiltered conversations with real couples, to explore how money psychology affects their everyday lives. Ramit talks with couples from all walks of life, helping them to get past guilt, resentment, & fighting over purchases, to help them create a shared…
Episodes
Money For Couples with Ramit Sethi228. “I’m 30, broke, and tired of budgeting”
Kristen (30) and Josh (36) married just last year, but their honeymoon phase is buried under $40,000 of debt and a sense of being “trapped.” Kristen is…
Money For Couples with Ramit Sethi227. “We bought our dream house. Now we’re drowning”
Jason (38) and Katie (36) thought buying their dream home in Minnesota would be the start of a new chapter. Instead, they’re buried in debt, daycare bills, and…
Money For Couples with Ramit Sethi226. “She’s chasing FIRE. I want to enjoy life now.”
Laura (34) and Cameron (38) earn over $200,000 a year and save thousands each month, yet every decision feels like a crisis. Laura, a first-generation Mexican…
Money For Couples with Ramit Sethi225. “We’re losing $5k/mo. Where is it all going?”
Lashan (50) and David (49) have been married for nearly two decades, raising three children and building stable government careers. But when health…
Money For Couples with Ramit Sethi224. “I took on debt to help my family. Now she won’t marry me.”
Rachel (31) and Pierre (42) have been together for four years, building a loving and stable life in Brooklyn. But one issue is holding everything back…
Money For Couples with Ramit Sethi223. “We make $81k/yr in our 30s. Is that enough?”
Becca (35) and Nikki (31) are planning their wedding, but they’re already struggling with how to merge their money. Becca, a rock climbing guide with a…
Money For Couples with Ramit Sethi222. “My husband is my 4th child. Will he ever help?”
Fernanda (44) and Jorge (48) have been married for nearly 25 years, raising three children, including one with lifelong special needs. Despite earning $130,000…
Money For Couples with Ramit Sethi221. “I’m almost 40 and still living paycheck to paycheck”
Romy (38) and Travis (37) are a married couple living in Cape Town—but despite earning over $130,000 a year, they’re constantly running on empty. Romy feels…
Money For Couples with Ramit Sethi220. “I carry the baby, the bills, and the stress”
Monica (36) and Michael (33) have been married just over a year and are navigating the pressures of new parenthood—but Monica feels like she’s doing it alone…
Money For Couples with Ramit Sethi219. “He’s so cheap it’s killing our joy”
Angela (52) and Brian (52) have been together since they were teenagers and have raised four kids. Now as they approach being empty nesters, they’re stuck in a…
Money For Couples with Ramit Sethi218. “Our childcare costs are about to quadruple. Are we screwed?” (Part 2)
Last week, we met Dominique (33) and Chris (34)—a couple earning $180K a year, raising a toddler, and still living paycheck to paycheck. Dominique felt alone…
Money For Couples with Ramit Sethi217. “Are we broke…or just bad with money? (Part 1)
Dominique (33) and Chris (34) have been together for six years, engaged for two, and share a two-year-old son. While Dominique manages parenting, full-time…
Money For Couples with Ramit Sethi216. I track every penny. He gambles. Should I marry him?
Taylor (29) is a high-earning dentist with a strict savings plan and deep-rooted fears about financial instability. Hayden (25) earns $24K a year, has a…
Money For Couples with Ramit Sethi215. “He wants a house, I don’t want to go bankrupt.”
Athena (31) and Arie (30) are newly married and dreaming of buying a home, starting a family, and traveling the world. But their finances—and…
Money For Couples with Ramit Sethi214. “I’m 45 but my parents still control my money”
Kate and Keith have spent years afraid to spend—until now. In Part 2 of this conversation, Ramit investigates the $5 million missing from Kate’s trust fund and…
Money For Couples with Ramit Sethi213. “We have a $1M trust - but a $30k budget” (Part 1)
Kate (45) and Keith (53) split their time between Maine and Hawaii, living what looks like a dream life. They’ve inherited wealth, run two small businesses…
Money For Couples with Ramit Sethi212. "He's terrified of losing it all—so she's losing him"
Vanessa (48) and George (59) have been married for five years and run two businesses together, but still keep their finances separate, leading to recurring…
Money For Couples with Ramit Sethi211. Ramit and Cassandra open up: “Our real money fights (and what we learned)”
In this rare and intimate episode, Ramit takes the hot seat alongside his wife, Cassandra, as they’re interviewed by their close friend Julie Nguyen. Together…
Money For Couples with Ramit Sethi210. “We make $170k—but spend like we make $450k”
Clara (29) and Devin (34) are married with three young kids, trying to build a future while juggling debt, stress, and wildly different approaches to money…
Money For Couples with Ramit Sethi209. “We bought a house we can’t afford, now what?”
Sunnie (29) and Jazmyne (30) are a queer couple trying to build their life together—buy a house, bring a child into their family, and create long-term…
Money For Couples with Ramit Sethi208. “We make $157K at 22, but we’re afraid to spend money”
Javier (22) and Marco (22) are young, ambitious, and financially disciplined—but the future they dream about together is being challenged by how they handle…
Money For Couples with Ramit Sethi207. “I’m 40, burned out, and don’t know what’s next in my life”
Courtney (40) and Ray (41) have spent their entire adult lives in the structure of military life—but with retirement on the horizon, they’re about to face a…
Money For Couples with Ramit Sethi206. “I quit my job to care for our son, but can we afford it?”
Anna (33) and Will (37) are married with two kids, including a young son who was born with a serious heart condition. Between unexpected medical expenses…
Money For Couples with Ramit Sethi205. “I've been homeless before…I'm terrified to spend money”
Jennifer (37) and Steve (41) have been dating for over five years, but they’ve never spent more than $100 on a shared purchase. Jennifer is a self-made…
Money For Couples with Ramit Sethi204. “We make $226K—but our kids think we’re broke”
Lisa (37) and Marcus (38) have been married for 14 years, raising four kids and building a life together—but when it comes to money, they couldn’t be further…
Money For Couples with Ramit Sethi203. “He makes 3x more, but wants to split everything 50/50”
Katie (28) and Robin (35) live together in Tennessee and are planning a wedding. They earn a combined $386K, but don't split bills proportionally—even though…
Money For Couples with Ramit Sethi202. “She racked up $50K in debt — why should I trust her with money?”
Emma (39) and Dave (39) make $258,000 a year—but they’re stuck in a toxic money dynamic. She built a financial plan during maternity leave. He didn’t believe…
Money For Couples with Ramit Sethi201. “I make $40k… but I own 100+ suits”
Today’s episode takes us to New York City, where I sit down with not two, but three couples live on stage at my Money for Couples event. First, meet Antonio…
Money For Couples with Ramit Sethi200. “Should we pay off our massive debt? Or invest more?”
Wilson (46) and Shannon (35) have built a strong financial foundation—owning a vacation rental, maxing out Roth IRAs, and earning solid incomes. But when it…
Money For Couples with Ramit Sethi199. “I struggle w/ cc debt but insisted on a Cartier wedding ring”
On today’s episode, we’re live from Boston for my recent Money For Couples book tour. First, I talk with Robert (28) and Giselle (28) who appear to have it all…
Money For Couples with Ramit Sethi198. “I work 7 jobs but can’t get ahead. Are we doomed?”
Juan (43) and Amber (40) feel behind on their retirement plans after years of prioritizing travel and expensive hobbies over investing. Juan, who grew up poor…
Money For Couples with Ramit Sethi197. “I thought he was the problem… but it’s me?!”
Live from the House of Blues in Chicago, Ramit coaches Evelyn and Mike (41). Despite their successful careers, money is a constant source of tension. Evelyn…
Money For Couples with Ramit Sethi196. “He used to help me with debt…Now he’s making it worse”
Frank (29) and Jill (33) are parents of two young kids and are trapped in a vicious cycle of overspending and debt. With fixed costs eating up 107% of their…
Money For Couples with Ramit Sethi195. “Her socks have holes but she's too cheap to buy new ones”
Matt (34) and Eliza (32) have spent years prioritizing investments, setting themselves up for a secure retirement—but now, they struggle to enjoy spending…
Money For Couples with Ramit Sethi194. “$0 savings, $0 investments. Is it too late for us?” (Part 2)
On last week’s episode, we met 38-year-old LaKiesha and 45-year-old James, a couple struggling to get on the same page financially. With no savings, no…
Money For Couples with Ramit Sethi193. “I’ve filed for bankruptcy twice. Will I ever stop spending?” (Part 1)
Despite their best intentions, LaKiesha (38) and James (45) have fallen into a cycle of overspending—convincing themselves that wants are needs and that…
Money For Couples with Ramit Sethi192. “We spend 98% of what we make—Where is it all going?”
Justin (40) and Deepika (32) are stuck in a frustrating financial loop: despite their high income, they feel like they’re living paycheck to paycheck. Deepika…
Money For Couples with Ramit Sethi191. “My wife doesn't respect me because she earns 5x more”
Dillon (30) and Carrie (29) are navigating a tricky dynamic in their relationship: income disparity. Carrie works in tech, earning a high salary, but her…
Money For Couples with Ramit Sethi190. “Is our relationship going to end on air?”
Justin, 38, and Maggie, 34, join the show to unpack a growing tension in their relationship—her hesitation to combine finances. Maggie spent her twenties…
Money For Couples with Ramit Sethi189. “People definitely called me out”: Nate & Serena return 2 years later
This week we are back with part two of Nate and Serena's follow-ups. Their original appearance on episodes 73 & 74 are some of our favorite episodes of the…
Money For Couples with Ramit Sethi188. “She makes 2x but wants me to treat her” Nate and Serena return
What happens to the couples that I’ve spoken to months, even years ago? It’s time to find out in our first follow-up episode, featuring Nate and Serena from…
Money For Couples with Ramit Sethi187. “We’re worth $87M, Why are we arguing over credit card bills?”
David (36) and Victoria (35) have been married for two years, yet their finances are largely separate. David is a startup founder—cash strapped and optimizing…
Money For Couples with Ramit Sethi186. “Was it a huge mistake to sell our house?”
Meet Ava, 36, and Chris, 38. When it comes to their finances, they do not see eye to eye; and they’re stuck in a cycle of overspending. Ava is a worrier who…
Money For Couples with Ramit Sethi185. “My fiancé has no savings at 43. Should we get married?”
Dawn is 48, Richard is 43, and they’re living paycheck to paycheck. Although they're engaged, they’re struggling to combine their finances because of their…
Money For Couples with Ramit Sethi184. “I survived a plane crash. Is stressing about money really worth it?”
Ryan is a 38-year-old Air Force pilot. Chloe is a 33-year-old economist. And though they are on track to have millions in retirement, they struggle to spend…
Money For Couples with Ramit Sethi183. “I saved $5k for an engagement ring, but she secretly took the money”
Michelle (33) and Matt (31) have been dating for seven years, but they’re stuck in relationship limbo, waiting to get married until Michelle deals with her…
Money For Couples with Ramit Sethi182. “We’re $350k in debt & have no savings. Will I have to work until we die?”
Don is 50, Tana is 48, and they’ve struggled to make ends meet their entire adult lives. They have a lot of debt, they’ve never really saved or thought they’d…
Money For Couples with Ramit Sethi181. “We argue about money daily b/c he can’t stop talking about Ramit”
Nathan (35) and Linda (37) are arguing about money constantly due to Nathan’s anxiety and stress. He continually optimizes and re-optimizes their finances…
Money For Couples with Ramit Sethi180. "We have $30k in cc debt but insist on sending our son to private school"
Alexis, 55, and Olivia, 54, are working towards their retirement so they can spend more time with their son. On paper, they’re in a good financial position…
Money For Couples with Ramit Sethi179. “He just turned 50 and we have no savings. I’m panicking.”
Kate is a 43-year-old mom and homeschool teacher. Drew is a 50-year-old professor. They’re $480k in debt with no savings and no retirement plan. Kate is…
Money For Couples with Ramit Sethi178. How to Get on the Same Page with Your Partner about Money
Live from Seattle, I work with 2 couples on stage. Sophia is a 41 y/o ultrasound tech. Charley is a 40/yo filmmaker. They don’t combine finances because she…
Money For Couples with Ramit Sethi177. “We’re stressed about cash flow—but I refuse to sell any of my 8 cars” (Part 2)
Jason, 40, and Megan, 34, return to make a plan before Megan gives birth. Jason wants to pay off debt—but refuses to sell his 8 cars. Megan wants equal…
Money For Couples with Ramit Sethi176. “I’m 8 mos pregnant. He only wants to talk about how much the baby will cost”
Jason is a 40 y/o COO. Megan is a 34 y/o flight attendant and they’re about to have a baby. Megan wants to take 1 year maternity leave—Jason is stressing about…
Money For Couples with Ramit Sethi175. “I make 5x my bf’s salary—but I’m about to lose my job”
Mindy is a 39-year-old software consultant. Victor is a 25-year-old boxing gym owner. They have fundamentally different views on money, and it’s causing…
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174. “We make $300k but spend like we make $1M”
Meet Forest, 40, and Kathleen, 43, a couple living in California with two kids. Despite Forest’s $300k salary, they’ve racked up $150k in credit card debt…
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173. “We spend 113% of what we make—but can’t do anything to fix it” (Part 2)
Michelle, 42, Ryan, 43, return for a deep dive into their Conscious Spending Plan. They spend $763 a month on Target, $1,185 a month on Amazon, and $1,230 on…
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172. “We saved for retirement but have no money to spend NOW” (Part 1)
Michelle is 42, Ryan is 43. They’ve been married for 9 years and share three young children. Michelle worries about money; she always has. Ryan knows they’re…
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171. “I got into a PhD program! But he’s only worrying about the cost”
Katy and David are both 32. She just got into a PhD program—one she’s very excited about! But David replied by peppering her on possible outcomes, timing, and…
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170. “We’re worth $1M in our 30s, but we’re missing out on life”
Noor, 32, and Jibran, 34, join me in our first ever recording in front of a live audience at my Philadelphia event. They make $250,000 in a low cost of living…
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169. “We flew to Lisbon for Taylor Swift, but my $5 beer is the problem?”
Annie’s 39 and Emery is 43. Although they have a high combined income, Annie makes 5x more than Emery. This leads to frustration over small purchases, like an…