Summary: Merging families and finances can be especially tricky with blended families, but you two can succeed and thrive. Get tips on how you can make this big transition go a lot smoother! <br> [smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/couplemoney/Thriving_Together_with_Blended_Family_Finances.mp3″ ]<br> Blended Families and Finances<br> Anytime you’re merging lives, there are so many things to talk about and discuss. When you’re blending your families that’s another layer of complexity.<br> If you have kids, you two are figuring out what the house rules apply now with things like curfew, chores, that you’re under one roof.<br> But you also have your exes. They may have rules which are completely opposite of yours. As you’re juggling things as a family, it can be tricky navigating things.<br> And finances can be just as messy.<br> Thankfully, Melissa Brown, creator of <a href="http://www.blendedfamilypodcast.com/">Blended Family Podcast</a>, is on the show today. She going to discuss her own family’s transition and how they manage things plus offer practical tips to make the transition smoother.<br> Hope you enjoy!<br> Resources to Help Get on the Same Page with Money and More<br> Special thanks to Melissa for coming on and share her thoughts and story! Please reach out her on <a href="https://twitter.com/1blendedfamily">Twitter</a> or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/blendedfamilyconnection">join her Facebook group</a> to hear from others in the blended family community.<br> If you’re looking tips, stories, and advice to make merging finances easier, here are a few to check out!<br> <br> * Jumpstart Your Marriage and Your Money: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071NYYH6W">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/jumpstart-your-marriage-your-money/id1245717103?ls=1&mt=11">iBooks</a> | <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/jumpstart-your-marriage-your-money-elle-martinez/1126516118?ean=9780998805153">Barnes & Noble</a> | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Elle_Martinez_Jumpstart_Your_Marriage_Your_Money?id=U8YmDwAAQBAJ&hl=en">Google Play</a> | <a href="https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/728726">Smashwords</a> | <a href="https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/jumpstart-your-marriage-your-money">Kobo</a><br> <br> Thank You to Our Partners<br> Support for this podcast comes from partners like Personal Capital. Easy to set up & easy to use. You can have all your investments, income, and expenses all pulled into one place.<br> Did I mention it’s free? Why don’t you<a href="http://couplemoneypodcast.com/pc"> give Personal Capital a try today</a>?<br> Music Credit<br> Like the music in this episode? Our theme song is by <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/gentleregime">Gentle Regime</a>. Additional music by <a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_For_Podcasts/">Lee Rosevere</a> and Logan from <a href="https://musicformakers.com/">Music for Makers</a> in this episode.<br>
