178. How to Get on the Same Page with Your Partner about Money
Episode Date: October 15, 2024Live from Seattle, I work with 2 couples on stage. Sophia is a 41 y/o ultrasound tech. Charley is a 40/yo filmmaker. They don’t combine finances becau...
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