Summary: Welcome to another episode of the Couple Money Podcast where we talk about building up your marriage and your net worth.<br> Today’s topic addresses one of the biggest obstacles to that – having disagreements about money.<br> [smart_track_player url=”http://media.blubrry.com/couplemoney/traffic.libsyn.com/couplemoney/CM_006_How_to_Stop_Fighting_About_Money_and_Build_Wealth_Instead.mp3″ ]<br> <br> * Subscribe on iTunes: Simply <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/couple-money-podcast-build/id924656111">click on this link</a> and you’ll be taken to Couple Money’s page where you can subscribe.<br> * Subscribe on Stitcher: Please <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=54457&refid=stpr">click here</a> so you can catch all episodes.<br> <br> If you enjoyed the podcast, could you please take a second to share this with your friend or leave a <a href="If%20you%20enjoyed%20the%20podcast,%20could%20you%20please%20share%20this%20with%20your%20friend%20or%20leave%20a%20rating%20and%20review?">rating and review</a>? You’ll be getting the word out on the show and helping other couples build their marriage and net worth. <br> Avoiding Money Fights<a href="http://couplemoneypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/How-to-Stop-Fighting-About-Money-And-Build-Wealth-Instead.jpg"></a><br> For the vast majority of couples, coming up with a budget, paying down debt, or saving for a goal takes time. Not just to follow through on a plan, but to come to an agreement.<br> Focus for this episode is to find solutions to help couples communicate better and more honestly with each other.<br> We’ll open up by discussing why do we argue about money and how we can diffuse the tension.<br> Today we have Toni from <a href="http://debtfreedivas.org/">Debt Free Divas</a> share her family’s story about <a href="http://www.debtfreedivas.org/index.php/about-us/3-news/newsflash/189-honored-to-be-a-debt-hero">digging out of more than $100k out of debt</a>. What makes her family’s story even more impressive is that when her husband and her began, they weren’t on the same page as how to reach that goal.<br> Finally we’ll go over some tips to effectively compromise so both of you are happy with whatever plan you come up with.<br> Like I mentioned on the show, I believe that having examples from other couples can be a huge help with having more productive money talks.<br> One of my favorite podcasts on that topic is Derek and Carrie’s <a href="http://derekandcarrie.com/">Better Conversations on Money and Marriage</a>. They’re a fun couple to listen to as they discuss real issues they’ve faced as a team.<br> Thoughts on Avoiding Money Fights<br> How do the two of you talk about money without it becoming a fight? What money crisis did you face together and how have you grown from it? Do you have any podcasts, blogs, or resource you mention and share that does a great job tackling couples and money?<br>
