Managing Money with a Partner

A Date Night That Pays Off Debt

Dillon and Carly pay off six figures of debt and plan a wedding with cash by implementing a date night tradition that pays off...literally!

Emily Hudson

April 7, 2022

Love to Budget but Your Partner Doesn’t?

If the one you love is not so in love with budgeting, don't give up. Give these tips a try, and put an end to your spending squabbles!

Shannon Marie

January 21, 2019

The Cheapest Marriage Counseling You Can Get

“Ten years ago, I never would’ve thought that a $50,000 trip could be a reality for people like us … we absolutely loved spending what we’d saved."

Shannon Marie

January 18, 2019

Budgeting for Couples When You Don’t Share Accounts

Not ready to join accounts but still want to use manage money as a couple? Enjoy financial independence together with these budgeting tips for couples.

Ashley McCann

October 27, 2021

How To Get A Reluctant Partner On The Budget Train

If you are sharing finances with your partner, then you should be budgeting together. If you are at all normal, this probably freaks you out.

Lindsey Burgess

August 28, 2017

5 Tips for Financial Bliss

Do you struggle to manage finances with your partner? Here's how to set yourself up for harmonious money discussions that are light on tension.

Jesse Mecham

August 31, 2020

Our Controversial Stance On Joint Accounts

We're notorious for saying that no one can tell you how you should spend your money, but when it comes joint accounts, we take a hard line...

Lindsey Burgess

March 24, 2017

Financial Intimacy: The Budget Meeting Date Night

A regular Budget Meeting Date Night, is a chance to evaluate whether or not your money is still aligned with your priorities.

Lindsey Burgess

December 8, 2021

The Trick To Balancing Yours, Mine, & Ours (Plus Free Printables!)

Join your finances and work toward shared goals. Success (and not fighting about money!) depends on striking the fine balance between yours, mine, and ours.

Lindsey Burgess

February 23, 2017

Financial Intimacy: Money Talk Matters

Money can be the source of conflict or a tool to achieve the life you want. Here's how to start a conversation about money that will draw you closer.

Lindsey Burgess

February 14, 2017

4 Ways Your Relationship Gets Better With Budgeting

What couple doesn't want more money and less fighting about money? Here is how budgeting can and will improve your relationship.

Jesse Mecham

February 8, 2017

6 Money Lessons I Wish I Had Learned As a Newlywed

When I first got married, money was a hot topic, full of accusing looks and thorny fights. Now? We've hit our groove. Here's what I learned.

Rachel Wong

May 12, 2021

Inside the Mecham Family Budget Meeting

Mecham's Unplugged: Jesse recorded his budget meeting with Julie, and then freaked out about it, but went through with it anyway.

Lindsey Burgess

September 3, 2015

The One Secret to Money in Marriage

I’ve seen what budgeting can do for relationships. Sit down every month and give every dollar a job TOGETHER and it will put your finances back on track.

Jesse Mecham

July 14, 2008