How to Talk Money with Your Spouse with Ericka Young

Talking about money with your spouse can't always be easy, but it
is crucial to your marriage. This week I sat down with Certified
Financial Coach, Ericka Young.


Ericka is the president and founder of Tailor-Made Budgets which
she opened in 2005 after she and her husband Chris climbed their
way out of nearly $100,000 in debt. She became a certified
financial coach by Dave Ramsey's Lampo Group in 2006 and combines
her passion for helping people with creative debt reduction
techniques so everyone can have a path to financial freedom.
Ericka is a recognized financial expert who inspires people to
significantly improve their finances, family and their future
with a solid plan. Ericka's Best-Selling book, Naked and
Unashamed: 10 Money Conversations Every Couple Must Have was
released online in February 2017 worldwide. She currently teaches
her message of debt freedom through her e-newsletters, personal
and group coaching, workshops and speaking engagements. Ericka,
Chris and their two teenage daughters, Faith and Olivia reside in
Fishers, IN.


HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE:


What prompted Ericka to write a book around finances among
couples

Why Ericka believes money is not all about the numbers

The importance of WHY you do what you do with your money

Your financial planner deals with the same money challenges
you do

What can happen if you don’t talk about money within your
marriage

How Ericka had to understand her husband’s money background
during their money conversations

The very first money conversation you should have with your
spouse

Why everyone needs a reality check

Understanding your cash flow can be very eye opening

Hurdles many people face when talking about money with
spouses

Should one person take the lead on budgeting

The impact a weekly routine can have on your money

The harsh reality of what not talking about money can do to
your marriage

Dreams can be a good thing for you and your money

How to give your money some real purpose



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