About Elle Martinez

Elle Martinez helps families at Couple Money achieve financial freedom by sharing tips for reducing debt, increase income, and building net worth. Learn how to live on one income and have fun with the second..

Don’t Let Others Manage Your Money

One of the best ways you can protect your finances is by running your own numbers.  Certified Financial Planner and author Carl Richards opened up about his money mistakes, including how he lost his home. “The Lender Approved Us” At first I read the article it hard to believe that he, as financial adviser, bought more house then […]

10 Ways to Simplify Your Finances to Save a Ton of Time and Money

Want to save more and pay down your debt faster, but feel overwhelmed? Here are ten ways you can simplify your finances so you have more time to enjoy while still staying on top of your money! How to Simplify Your Finances Last week Mark and Lauren shared how they had worked together cut back […]

Bank Better to Save and Make More Money

Tired of getting hit with fees from your bank? See how you can find the best bank to stash your cash to save and earn more money! Best Banks for Your Money All this month we’ve been talking about big decisions you need to make about health insurance and investing that will have an impact […]

Why Most Couples Fail with Money Goals & How to Win!

Looking to achieve some major financial goals this year? Learn how you two can easily create an effective system to have money wins! Tomorrow, a new year begins, and many people start it off by setting resolutions or goals. I get it – it’s a fresh start and for many, an opportunity to hit a […]

How to Figure Out The Right Allowance for Your Kids

How much allowance should you give? Today I want to share some guidelines to make it easier to figure out the right allowance for your kids! Figuring Out The Right Allowance As parents, we want our kids to become responsible, happy, and giving adults. Part of that entails being smarter with their finances than we’ve […]

Financial Wellness: Tracking More Than Just the Numbers

How well is your money working for you? Today we’re looking at how personal finance can be more holistic and reflective of what is most to you through financial wellness! Financial Wellness: A Holistic Approach to Money How did this year go for you?  I have not met one person yet who has had it […]

How to Get on The Same (Financial) Page

Want to get on the same page with your money? Carl Richards, NY Times money columnist and author, shares tips on to create a one-page financial plan!  Get on The Same Page with Your Finances and Lives If you’ve been in this community for a while, you know our main goal is building your marriage […]