85. “I thought she was going to die, so we spent all our money. Now we’re broke”

85. “I thought she was going to die, so we spent all our money. Now we’re broke”

Asha and Matt are in their mid 30s. They bring a totally unique situation to the show today. A few years ago, Asha needed a second open-heart surgery—and an emergency appendectomy. She was told she might have three years left, so they spent like it. The issue? She made a full recovery. This episode is brought to you by: LMNT | Right now LMNT is offering my listeners a free sample pack with any purchase. That’s 8 single serving packets FREE with any LMNT order. This is a great way to try all 8 flavors or share LMNT with a salty friend. Get yours at DrinkLMNT.com/RAMIT. Fabric by Gerber Life | Protect your family today with Fabric by Gerber Life. Apply today in just 10 minutes at meetfabric.com/ramit. Sakara | Sakara is offering our listeners 20% off their first order when they go to Sakara.com/RAMIT or enter code RAMIT at checkout. Links mentioned in this episode: Reading Classes: On Culture and Classism In America by Barbara Jensen The Power of the Past: Understanding Cross-Class Marriages by Jessi Streib Connect with Ramit: Get Money Coaching with Ramit Download the Conscious Spending Plan 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. Produced by Crate Media.

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225. “We’re losing $5k/mo. Where is it all going?”

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224. “I took on debt to help my family. Now she won’t marry me.”

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223. “We make $81k/yr in our 30s. Is that enough?”

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222. “My husband is my 4th child. Will he ever help?”

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221. “I’m almost 40 and still living paycheck to paycheck”

221. “I’m almost 40 and still living paycheck to paycheck”

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219. “He’s so cheap it’s killing our joy”

219. “He’s so cheap it’s killing our joy”

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218. “Our childcare costs are about to quadruple. Are we screwed?” (Part 2)

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