Everybody talks about saving money, but almost nobody talks about how to spend it meaningfully.

Hey there, I'm Matt Diabella and welcome to my short form podcast, Three Rules.

Each episode, I ask a guest to share three rules that help them find success and happiness.

Today I'm joined by Ramit Sadie, personal finance expert, a New York Times bestselling author.

Through his books, podcast, and Netflix

series, Rameet has helped millions of people take control of their money and build a life

that aligns with their values. His new book is called Money for Couples. Rameet, welcome to

three rules. Excited to have you here. Thanks for having me. I think you know the concept of the show.

You come with three rules that have helped you find success or happiness.

And then we kind of just like break it down and talk about why those rules were helpful for

you and why you think they might be helpful for other people.

Yes.

Okay.

So my first rule is your arguments about money

are not really about Target.

So many couples fight about arbitrary small expenses.

I can't believe you spent that much at Target.

Why did you have to buy this type of meat

when we can use a cheaper meat?

And the biggest revelation that I've had in my own relationship, as we talk about money and with others,

is we are so obsessed with $3 questions when we really should be focusing on $30,000 questions

or even higher building connection with your partner.

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