Ep 410: Why Were Attracted To Our Money Opposites With Scott Rick

Published: Feb. 14, 2024, 7 a.m.

b'In her most recent book, Women With Money, HerMoney CEO Jean Chatzky asked hundreds of women: \\u201cWhat do you want from your money?\\u201d Although womens\\u2019 answers were all over the map, they were all some form of safety and security. Would men say the same? Probably not, because we know that in general, women and men see money differently.\\nWith that in mind, this week we\\u2019re exploring how you and your partner can get on the same page when it comes to talking about money \\u2014 even if you\\u2019re coming from completely different places. Scott Rick, author of \\u201cTightwads and Spendthrifts: Navigating the Money Minefield in Real Relationships,\\u201d explains why we\\u2019re so attracted to our money opposites and how we can better understand each other this Valentine\\u2019s Day.\\xa0\\nIn Mailbag, we hear from a listener who doesn\\u2019t mix finances with her husband and is wondering what steps she needs to take to ensure she understands their financial picture. Another listener is moving in with her partner and wants to draw up a cohabitation document. In our money tip of the week, why we should all be taking a \\u201cfinancial health day\\u201d \\u2013 especially during tax season!\\xa0\\xa0\\nJoin the HerMoney community! For the latest episode drops and financial news-you-can-use, subscribe to our newsletter at Hermoney.com/subscribe!\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'