Podcast

Welcome to the Couple Money Podcast, a show about helping spouses get on the same page with their money, dump their debt faster, and start getting on the path to financial freedom together!

I’m Elle Martinez, the host and creator of the show.

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ChooseFI: How to Team Up with Financial independence

How do you get your spouse on board with becoming financially independent? ChooseFI founder and host Brad Barrett shares his journey and some key takeaways! ChooseFI: How Financial Independence Can Open Up Options How can you structure your finances so you can have more options and flexibility?  One path that’s helped many families is working […]

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How Can We Buy a House — and Still Have Money for Other Stuff?

Are you looking to buy your first place? Learn how to find a hidden gem when buying a house so you can still become financially independent! Things are about to get hectic around here. We just heard from our neighbor that the developer is going to start building the townhouses across the street from us […]

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2020 Year End Review: Reflect, Refresh, and Pivot

Get a peek into how we did with our goals for this year and see how you can do your year review and set yourself up for an incredible 2021!  Year-End Review and Planning for 2021 What a year, what a year! We still have a nother month, but most people I know are kind […]

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2020 Budget Shifts, Financial Cushions, and More

We’ve brought back the reader mailbag. Today we’re answering your questions about marriage and money!  Community Mailbag: Answering Your Money Questions! One of my favorite parts of Couple Money is the community. Having you be a part of this has definitely made the work more enjoyable. Whenever I hear from you about what you’re working […]

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How to Seamlessly Switch to a New Bank or Credit Union

Are you sick and tired of your bank, but you’re worried about dealing with the hassle of switching today? We’re going to show how you can seamlessly move your money and find a better banking option for you! Ready to Switch to a New Bank? A bad bank or credit union can not only be […]

Credit unions can be a great place for your joint bank accounts
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How Credit Unions Can Boost Your Family’s Finances

Not happy getting nickeled and dimed by your bank? It may be time to switch. Find out how moving your money to a credit union can save your family big bucks! Better Banking with a Credit Union? Having the best checking and savings accounts for your family can be a huge boost for your finances. […]

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Better Investing: Top 6 Mistakes for Couples to Avoid

‘All Investment Mistakes Are Investor Mistakes’ Is that really true? Today we’ll dig in and see how to avoid making the most common mistakes with your investments!  Avoiding Big Mistakes with Investments ‘All Investment Mistakes Are Investor Mistakes’ I saw that headline in an older article in The NY Times. Based on personal experience when […]