money in marriage

When Eugene and I, Latanya, tied the knot, we never imagined that our most profound growth would come from navigating our finances together. Yet, here we are, ready to peel back the curtain on our financial evolution, a journey that's been anything but linear. Our latest episode is a candid confession of how we've gone from letting money matters divide us to using them as a tool for unity, all through a lens of faith that's as sturdy as the foundation of our marriage.

We've come to see every spreadsheet and budget meeting as a chance to fortify our partnership and align our life's purpose with our financial goals. It's a dance of numbers and nuances, tackling topics like our aspiration for early retirement, dubbed "Club 55," and the essential role of transparent communication. We're not shying away from discussing how we've embraced an equal partnership in managing our finances, moving past traditional roles and sharing the reins in a way that's strengthened us beyond measure.

This episode isn't just a sharing of our story; it's an invitation to reflect on your own financial journey within your relationships. Discover how embracing shared responsibilities can be a game-changer and why tackling money talks head-on could be the secret ingredient to a thriving marriage. We're sharing the raw, the real, and the transformative power of faith in finance, and we can't wait to have you join the conversation.

Host
Eugene Gatewood
- Website - https://eugenegatewood.com
- YouTube: @Original_Mentor
- Facebook: @Eugene.Gatewood
- Instagram: @Original_Mentor
-TikTok: @elgatewood

LaTanya Gatewood
- Facebook: @LaTanya.Gatewood
- Instagram: @reddingl

Podcast Music by Micah Gatewood

After a devastating divorce, Charlotte Ree began cooking her way out of heartbreak

After a devastating divorce, Charlotte Ree began cooking her way out of heartbreak

Money is at the ROOT of all problems in a relationship….right?

Going by the statistics, money issues are the leading cause of divorce. Your relationship/marriage is likely to suffer if there are tensions around money.

This goes to show how important this topic is and why we should all cultivate a culture of transparency around money in committed relationships.

But it is not always easy.

Most of our money beliefs are deep-rooted and depend on how we were raised as well as other influences in our lives.

In this episode, we discuss the critical questions and conversations you must have in any relationship about money.

We explore the 6 KEY AREAS around money that every couple should talk about to establish a common ground if they don’t want money to kill their relationship.

In addition, we give some advice based on our own experiences and how we establish our priorities in every season of life.

Tune in 🎧

Key Takeaways

- What in the world – decoding the matrix of music (01:16)

- The 6 KEY areas of money (06:46)

- What makes it difficult to talk about in relationships (08:39)

- Are you defensive around your money beliefs (12:42)

- Remove the emotions out of personal finance (25:45)

- What do you value in life (26:54)

- Joint vs. separate banks A/Cs in marriage (33:40)

- You are a team- build a vision together (41:42)

- You both have to compromise (43:32)

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Listen and explore:

• Join our free book club discussing Susan Cain's Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking
• How we managed our money before getting married
• "The Board" - a simple solution for managing money and relationships with partners, friends or family
• The importance of knowing what your default action 
• The spending trap we can fall into when we share a joint account for purchases
• Why we chose to share our income but keep our personal accounts separate
• The psycho-spiritual benefits of making the shift to share all of our income as a married couple and as business partners
• The reason sound money management is such a fundamental and integral component of living the way we do

Mentioned on this episode:

• FAR OUT#18 ~ How We Manage Our Finances as a Couple
• Join our free book club over at Wild Within
• Discover Your Wild Gifts: 4-week personality workshop with Wild Within
• Alasdair's money coaching: inquire at info@thefarout.life

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• Website: www.thefarout.life
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• On Instagram: @thefaroutcouple
• Julie-Roxane on Instagram: @julieroxane
• Alasdair @ www.alasdairplambeck.com

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Credits:

• Intro music: "Complicate ya" by Otis McDonald
• Outro music: "Running with wise fools" written & performed by Krackatoa (www.krackatoa.com)

Sometimes the reason we struggle with our finances is because we’ve been told lies about money that give us a false perspective. This week, we’re learning what the Bible says so we can apply God's truth to our finances.

ABOUT THIS MESSAGE

When life’s circumstances force you to rethink your finances, where do you turn for answers? No matter where you are on your financial journey, it’s possible to honor God with your money. Together, let’s learn what the Bible says about finances and gain some practical tools that will give us the freedom to say, “Keep the Change!” 

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