Episode 24: Love, Money, and Marriage: Our Early Financial Journey with Mandi Foltice Part 1

In this episode of the Bryan Foltice Behavioral Finance Podcast, host Dr. Bryan Foltice and his wife Mandi delve into their personal journey of combining finances in their relationship. They discuss their backgrounds, including Mandi's financial situation before they met and how they navigated their differing approaches to money management. 

By sharing their experiences with budgeting, addressing debt, and planning for the future, the couple sheds light on the challenges and successes of merging financial lives. The episode emphasizes the importance of communication, setting common goals, and working together as a team to achieve financial wellness in a relationship.

00:00 Welcome to the Behavioral Finance Journey

00:32 Introducing Mandi: A Personal Finance Transformation

02:44 From Financial Chaos to Clarity: Mandi's Story

05:22 First Impressions and Financial Fears

07:52 The Past: Navigating Finances in a Previous Marriage

17:51 The Power of Budgeting: A New Financial Perspective

22:56 Achieving Financial Progress Together

25:57 Looking Ahead: The Future of Our Financial Journey