14. “I hide my spending from my husband”
Chuck and Mary make $450,000 per year, but Mary admits she overspends -- and hides it from her husband. Meanwhile, Chuck doesn’t even feel he can pay for a session with a personal trainer once a week. Their life right now is fine, but is that really good enough?
Money For Couples with Ramit Sethi
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Show Notes
Meet Chuck and Mary. With a household income of $450,000 a year, they’re wealthy, but they’re not living A Rich Life. Mary spends money--in secret -- and feels judged when she makes “frivolous” designer bag purchases. Meanwhile, Chuck feels he can’t invest in a personal trainer.
Their backstory is revealing.
Mary grew up in a large family in Argentina where a bottle of Coca-Cola was an indulgence. When she made it to the States, she never wanted to feel deprived again.
Suddenly, her spending takes on a new dimension. To her, a Chanel bag is more than just a bag.
They have the money, yet they lack a shared plan. To create a Rich Life, they’ll have to dig into each other’s money clues.
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