Episode 25: Navigating Finances Together: A Couple's Guide to Budgeting and Financial Conversations

In this episode of the Bryan Foltice Behavioral Finance Podcast, hosts Dr. Bryan Foltice and his wife Mandi discuss the evolution of their financial management as a couple. They recount their experiences of merging their finances after getting married, buying a house, and adjusting to new expenses like a dog and personal maintenance. 

They emphasize the importance of regular financial conversations to stay on track with their budget, despite how life's busyness can sometimes get in the way. The discussions cover everything from tracking expenses in a spreadsheet, handling unexpected costs, to planning for future purchases and travel. 

The episode highlights the benefits of financial transparency and accountability within their partnership, revealing both the challenges and positive outcomes of combining finances in a marriage.

00:00 Welcome to the Behavioral Finance Journey

00:28 Navigating Present Financial Waters Together

01:30 The Art of Monthly Finance Conversations

03:55 Unpacking the Budget: Expenses, Savings, and Surprises

09:03 The Travel Budget Dilemma: Finding Our Financial Pain Points

11:41 Managing Upcoming Purchases and Credit Card Dynamics

20:50 The Transparency and Accountability of Combining Finances

24:45 Looking Ahead: Combining Life Purposes and Financial Goals

25:25 Wrapping Up and Looking Forward to Part Three