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Featured Series, Finance, Relationships

Building Better Finances Together: A Couple’s Guide

Corie Muldoon

Talking about money with your partner can be tough, but it doesn’t have to be.

After years of learning (sometimes the hard way), I’ve discovered that building strong finances as a couple requires open communication.

It also involves creating shared systems that work for both of you.

Here are our tried-and-true tips for creating financial harmony in your relationship:

1. The Weekly Money Date

Schedule a regular 30-minute chat about finances. Keep it light – we do ours over Sunday coffee. Review your spending, celebrate wins, and tackle any concerns early. This prevents stress from building up and keeps you both in sync.

2. Create a Shared Vision

Before diving into budgets, talk about your dreams. What do you want to build together? A home? Travel adventures? Early retirement? Understanding each other’s financial goals makes daily money decisions easier and more meaningful.

3. Divide and Conquer (But Stay Connected)

Play to your strengths. In our relationship, I handle rental income and expense tracking while my partner manages our personal account. The key? We both stay informed about the full picture through our weekly check-ins.

4. Set Up Your Success System

Create a simple shared system:

  • Use a joint spreadsheet for tracking income & expenses

  • Use a shared credit card for easy expense tracking, pay card off weekly

  • Agree on a percentage % of income to move into joint savings account for taxes and investments

  • Share login access to all important accounts

  • Touch base before making big purchases. Do we need it or do we want it? The goal is to make more than we’re spending each week.

  • Set up automatic payments to investment accounts

5. Celebrate Progress Together

Track your joint financial wins, no matter how small. We touch base on our wins at our weekly meeting. From paying off a credit card to maxing out a Roth IRA account. It keeps the money journey positive and motivating.

6. Have Each Other’s Backs

Sometimes life throws curveballs. Create an emergency fund together and discuss how you’ll handle unexpected expenses before they happen. This creates security and trust in your financial partnership.

Remember, building better finances as a couple isn’t about having identical money styles. It’s about creating a system that works for both of you.

Start with one of these tips this week and build from there. Your relationship (and your wallet) will thank you.

Comment your favorite money tips below!

Featured Series, Relationships

Getting Healthy Together: A Couple’s Guide

Corie Muldoon

Are you and your partner looking to embark on a health and wellness journey together? Congratulations on taking the first step!

Getting healthy together can bring many benefits to your relationship, including:

  • Increased motivation and accountability
  • Enhanced teamwork and communication
  • Improved overall health and well-being
  • More quality time spent together

Here are some tips to help you and your partner get healthy together:

1. Set Common Goals

Discuss and set specific, achievable health goals together. This can be anything from running a marathon to cooking healthy meals at home.

2. Create a Shared Vision

Develop a shared vision for your health and wellness journey. This will help you both stay motivated and focused on your goals.

3. Schedule Healthy Time Together

Plan regular healthy activities together, like:

  • Morning yoga or meditation sessions
  • Evening walks or jogs
  • Cooking healthy meals together
  • Weekend hikes or outdoor adventures

4. Support Each Other’s Strengths and Weaknesses

Recognize and support each other’s strengths and weaknesses. If one partner is struggling with a particular aspect of their health journey, offer encouragement and support.

5. Celebrate Milestones and Progress

Celebrate each other’s progress and milestones along the way. This will help keep you both motivated and encouraged to continue working towards your health goals.

6. Make Healthy Choices Together

Make healthy choices together, like:

  • Preparing healthy meals at home
  • Avoiding unhealthy snacks and treats
  • Drinking plenty of water throughout the day

7. Be Patient and Flexible

Remember that getting healthy is a journey, not a destination. Be patient and flexible with each other, and don’t be too hard on yourselves if you slip up.

Healthy Couple Challenges

Try these fun and healthy challenges to keep you and your partner motivated:

  • Cook a new healthy recipe together each week
  • Take a 30-minute walk together each day
  • Do a 10-minute workout together each morning
  • Try a new outdoor activity together each month

Conclusion

Getting healthy together can be a fun and rewarding experience for couples. By using these tips and challenges, you and your partner can support each other and achieve your goals together.

Share your favorite healthy couple activities and tips in the comments below!

✨ Stay healthy and happy ✨