86. How to Talk to Your Spouse About Money (with Shaunti Feldhahn)

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As promised, Shaunti Feldhahn is joining me on the podcast this week to talk all things marriage and communication around money. Shaunti and her husband Jeff are researchers who have worked together for years on numerous books and research projects.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Their latest project surveyed thousands of couples on the topic of marriage and money. Throughout three years of research, they discovered five game-changing insights on what is at the root disagreements and tension surrounding relationships and money.</span></p> <p>In their latest book, <a href="https://amzn.to/3fptC5o" target= "_blank" rel="noopener"><em>Thriving in Love and Money</em></a>, they share their findings and how we can learn to get on the same page with our spouse when it comes to money by changing our mindset and approach. They also share how these insights helped to change their relationship -- and many other relationships.</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you struggle to have money conversations between you and your spouse, this is the episode for you. Learn more about the psychology behind our money beliefs and why being able to talk about money with your spouse is one of the key factors in strengthening your relationship... even moreso than having a great nest egg in the bank.</span></p> <h3><strong>In This Episode: </strong></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[02:31] How did <a href= "https://amzn.to/3fptC5o" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"><em>Thriving in Love and Money</em></a> come to be?</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[04:56] How did the process of researching and writing this book affect her relationship with her husband? </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[06:39] One of the best ways to go through this book is at the same time with your spouse. Learn why.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[08:10] What are the 5 insights detailed in the book? </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[12:19] How many people