Listener Favorite: "I'm almost 40 and still living paycheck to paycheck”

Listener Favorite: "I'm almost 40 and still living paycheck to paycheck”

Today, we’re revisiting one of our favorite Money For Couples episodes of the year. Update: Romy and Travis recently shared an update on YouTube about where they are now. You can watch it here. Romy and Travis’s story struck a chord with listeners because it shows what really happens when a couple is earning good money…but operating with completely different expectations, habits, and fears around money. This episode is a perfect example of how old patterns can quietly shape a relationship—and what it takes to break them. If you missed it the first time, or want a refresher, this is one of the most revealing conversations of the year. In this episode: • Why Travis believes he can always “go fishing” to make money • How their childhoods shaped their attitudes toward money • The emotional weight Romy carries as the only planner • The story behind Romy’s secret UK savings • Their unclear approach to buying property • How disorganized thinking affects everything from taxes to tipping • The risks of having no real emergency fund • Why Travis’s role as the “reassurer” holds them back • How Ramit helps them redefine generosity • The first steps toward rebuilding trust Chapters: 00:00 — “I tapped my card and it said insufficient funds” 09:23 — “I’m living the same financial life as my parents” 18:13 — Breaking down their numbers 38:14 — The weight of taking on the “man’s” role 52:48 — “I’ve been poor before—I’ll be poor again” 1:02:08 — Living on hope, not numbers 1:12:05 — “We’re doing this together” 1:28:56 — Where are they now? Romy & Travis Connect with Ramit • Get my new book, Money For Couples • Get Money Coaching with Ramit • Download the Conscious Spending Plan • Listen to my book—now on Audible • Get my New York Times best-selling book • Get my no-numbers journal • Other episodes • Instagram • Twitter • YouTube If 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.

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41. “My wife won’t admit her business is failing and we constantly argue about it”

41. “My wife won’t admit her business is failing and we constantly argue about it”

It’s common knowledge that building a business takes time—but how long should you be willing to wait? Rob works a full-time job. Olivia is split between part-time work and her own business. Rob doesn’...

3 Touko 20221h 32min

40. “We’re worth $5 million but my wife nearly canceled our trip to save $200”

40. “We’re worth $5 million but my wife nearly canceled our trip to save $200”

By now, you know: living a Rich Life is more about mindset than money.  Look at today’s couple, Jack and Rachel. Following the principles described in I Will Teach You to Be Rich, they’ve managed to t...

26 Huhti 20221h 35min

39. “She waited until we were engaged to reveal $100k of student loan debt”

39. “She waited until we were engaged to reveal $100k of student loan debt”

Alex and Nicole are getting married this summer and plan to start a family in a few years. That much, they know. How they’ll get there is another question. Nicole doesn’t want to deal with finances—sh...

19 Huhti 20221h 12min

38. “He owes his ex $70k/year and it’s straining our finances and our relationship”

38. “He owes his ex $70k/year and it’s straining our finances and our relationship”

Rebecca and John are both attorneys and make good money. While John makes more, he’s legally obligated to pay around $70k annually in alimony and insurance tied to a past divorce settlement.  On top o...

12 Huhti 20221h 11min

37. “My love language is spending money I don’t have”

37. “My love language is spending money I don’t have”

Money can be a way of showing love, but what happens when you’re spending money you don’t have? Does spending any less mean you love the people in your life any less?  It seems simple, sometimes it’s ...

5 Huhti 20221h 6min

36. “We make $145k per year but have $828k in debt — and feel totally paralyzed”

36. “We make $145k per year but have $828k in debt — and feel totally paralyzed”

Sarah and Nat are physical therapists that are making things too hard for themselves. The enormous cost of education coupled with relatively low pay has left them burdened with debt that colors every ...

29 Maalis 20221h 4min

35. “If we can’t stop fighting about money, we’re going to break up”

35. “If we can’t stop fighting about money, we’re going to break up”

Ashley and Josh have come to a stark conclusion: That if they can’t manage to find some common ground in their financial struggles, their relationship has no future. They both earn roughly the same am...

22 Maalis 202258min

34. “It’s unromantic if my boyfriend doesn’t pay for date night”

34. “It’s unromantic if my boyfriend doesn’t pay for date night”

Ashley and Josh both have high incomes but they find themselves arguing about who pays for what. Like a few past guests, Ashley thinks certain things are the man’s responsibility to pay for, but Josh ...

15 Maalis 202256min

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