If you're part of a couple, figuring out how to manage money together can be challenging.

Often couples move in together or they get married and discussing finances is an afterthought.

In my opinion, ongoing open communication about money is critical for the success of your relationship

and your finances. This podcast will review eight money rules that happy couples follow. While there's

no one-size-fits-all approach, I'm going to share how my husband and I have managed money

together for decades. You'll learn some good tips for sharing

a healthy financial life and avoiding common pitfalls as a couple. Welcome back, podcast friends.

I really appreciate you joining me for Money Girl episode 880. I'm Laura Adams, an award-winning author,

finance spokesperson, speaker, founder of the money stack, which is a

substack newsletter, and host of Money Girl with over 43 million downloads. If you're getting

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Okay, let's talk about eight rules to ensure you and your partner or spouse have as much

financial success as a couple as possible.

Rule number one, know your partner's financial history. Building and maintaining trust is essential, whether you're a brand new couple

or you're considering taking your relationship to the next level. And I think that should include

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