First comes love, then comes the big question: How do we manage our finances together? On this episode of MoneyBetter, tune in for a discussion with Jason McCown, Jill Mlinar, and Kate Stous on how they manage money with their significant others and why it works for them. Plus, our community partner, financial coach James Pruch, provides insight on why communication is key — regardless of whether you choose to combine finances or keep them separate.

Show Notes

Jason McCown (split finances): Jason keeps finances with his partner separate after having combined them in past relationships.

12:50 Jill Mlinar (split finances): Jill talks about why she and her husband ended up un-merging their finances, the logistics of that decision, and why this method is successful for them.

21:42 Kate Stous (combined finances): Kate shares why combined finances work for her and her husband and how they prioritize their family values when it comes to their money.

38:14 James Pruch (community partner). James is a financial coach who works for Cru, a worldwide ministry, and helps people understand the importance of communicating during good times and bad. James talks about believing in your partner when it comes to their best financial intentions and also talks about financial patterns that were “caught,” not just taught. Contact James at jamesprush@gmail.com