14. I hide my spending from my husband

Published: Oct. 19, 2021, 7 a.m.

b'Meet Chuck and Mary. With a household income of $450,000 a year, they\\u2019re wealthy, but they\\u2019re not living A Rich Life. Mary spends money--in secret -- and feels judged when she makes \\u201cfrivolous\\u201d designer bag purchases.\\xa0Meanwhile, Chuck feels he can\\u2019t invest in a personal trainer.\\xa0\\nTheir backstory is revealing.\\nMary grew up in a large family in Argentina where a bottle of Coca-Cola was an indulgence. When she made it to the States, she never wanted to feel deprived again.\\xa0\\nSuddenly, her spending takes on a new dimension. To her, a Chanel bag is more than just a bag.\\nThey have the money, yet they lack a shared plan. To create a Rich Life, they\\u2019ll have to dig into each other\\u2019s money clues.\\nConnect with Ramit\\n\\nWebsite\\n\\nInstagram\\n\\nTwitter\\n\\nFacebook\\n\\nYouTube\\n\\nLinkedin\\n\\n\\nIf you and your partner have a money issue and you want my help, I occasionally select a couple to work with, free of charge. Apply for my help here.\\nProduced by Crate Media.'