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Dr. Scott Rick is an award winning teacher and researcher at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business. Dr. Rick received his PhD in Behavioral Decision Research and his research focuses on understanding the emotional causes and consequences of consumer financial decision-making, with a particular interest in the behavior of tightwads and spendthrifts.
Dr. Rick is the author of Tightwads and Spendthrifts: Navigating the Money Minefield in Real Relationships, which we will be talking about today.
Show Notes
00:00 Introduction
01:32 Dr. Rick shares a little about the psychology of tightwads and spendthrifts.
05:22 Whether we tend to marry people with similar feelings toward spending money, or do opposites attract.
07:27 Who usually wins when tightwad and spendthrift partners disagree about spending decisions.
10:25 How bank account structure influences relationship quality in a spendthrift tightwad relationship
18:34 How damaging can "financial infidelity" really be and how much detail partners should know about each other’s personal spending decisions
26:26 Whether prenups in a first marriage are generally good or bad.
30:43 How to ask our partner what kind of gift they would like
42:13 Summarizing how tightwads and spendthrifts use gift-giving occasions to strengthen their relationship.
43:22 Whether kids are more likely to be influenced by what they hear their parents say or what they see them do.
50:36 Whether we should marry for love, for money, or for both.
53:37 One piece of simple and actionable advice from Dr. Rick.
Where listeners can learn purchase Tightwads and Spendthrifts: Navigating the Money Minefield in Real Relationships
https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250280077/tightwadsandspendthrifts

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Jay Zigmont, PhD, MBA, CFP® is the Founder and CEO of Childfree Wealth®, a life and financial planning firm dedicated to helping Childfree and Permanently Childless people. Childfree Wealth is the first life and financial planning firm dedicated to serving Childfree people.
Dr. Jay is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM, Childfree Wealth Specialist, and author of the book “Portraits of Childfree Wealth” and the upcoming book “The Childfree Guide to Life and Money.” Dr Jay is the co-host of the Childfree Wealth podcast. His Ph.D. is in Adult Learning from the University of Connecticut.
He has been featured in Fortune, Forbes, MarketWatch, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Business Insider, CNBC, and many other publications. In 2023, he was named a “Rising Star” by Financial Planning.
Childfree Wealth https://childfreewealth.com
Childfree Wealth Podcast: https://childfreewealth.buzzsprout.com
New book: The Childfree Guide to Life and Money: https://www.amazon.com/Childfree-Guide-Life-Money-Management/dp/1728297346
Questions Answered
0:00:00 Introduction
0:01:41 What does it mean to live a childfree life?
0:02:49 Can you tell us the difference between childfree and childless couples?
0:03:45 Can you share a bit about your background and what inspired you to work with childfree couples?
0:08:15 What is the difference between the FIRE and the FILE movements?
0:12:00 What are the common misconceptions or different perceptions that people have about childfree couples?
0:21:50 The Gardener and the Rose
0:26:50 What advice do you have for couples on setting new personal and joint goals after their children have moved out?
0:31:22 What is one piece of simple and actionable advice for our listeners that you would like to conclude with today?

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Welcome to the Modern Husbands podcast, where any combination of Dr. Bruce Ross, Christian Sherrill, and Brian Page host national experts who share winning ideas to manage money and the home as a team.
Today we welcome Dr. Jason Frishman who has been working for 25 years to support individuals, groups, families, organizations and businesses. He believes that our lives are adventurous, and we can and should be an active, engaged author of our own adventure stories!
Dr. Frishman is a practicing licensed therapist. He is a Psychologist and Doctorate with specific training in Collaborative, Narrative, and Adventure therapies. He is the Founder of JourneyMen, which inspires committed, well-balanced men to successfully journey through life with responsibility, meaning and intention.
For today’s episode we will discuss the common mental struggles men face and strategies to overcome them.
Enjoy the show.
Questions Answered
00:00 Introduction
01:05 As the founder of Journeymen, what inspired you to focus on addressing the mental health challenges specific to men?
04:37 Can you share some insights into the common mental struggles that men often face in today's society?
10:00 In your experience, what are some of the key reasons men may hesitate to seek help for their mental health, and how can this barrier be overcome?
26:55 Can you discuss the importance of fostering emotional intelligence in men and how it contributes to their overall mental well-being?
30:05 What are the coping mechanisms that men employ, and are there healthier alternatives that you recommend?
33:59 What role do relationships and social connections play in supporting men's mental health, and how can individuals cultivate these supportive networks?
40:16 Are there specific mindfulness or self-care practices that you recommend for men to incorporate into their daily lives to promote mental well-being?
50:00 Where can our listeners learn more about you and your work?
www.JourneyMenFoundation.com
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Leah Hadley, an experienced mediator, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, and Accredited Financial Counselor, is committed to providing compassionate financial guidance through life transitions. She will tell you she's had many challenging financial times in her adult life–adopting a sibling group of three, getting divorced, and building a business from the ground up to name a few. These have been times when her ability to hunt down appropriate resources and careful financial planning was critical to her peace of mind.
A former investment analyst and sought-after speaker, Leah is the founder of Intentional Divorce Solutions and Intentional Wealth Partners. Leah uses her knowledge and more than 15 years of experience to help her clients make intentional financial decisions.
Show Notes
00:00: Introduction
01:00: What is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst?
02:06: Do you work with one spouse going through a divorce or both spouses?
06:08: What is the difference between folks who come in as couples to work through the process together versus those who come in individually?
08:23: Why do you believe divorce rates are so high?
10:10: Have you noticed a trend of certain problems that have built up beyond repair, that could have been prevented early on? If so, what are they?
17:37: How much of your practice is based on the stress and problems caused by money?
20:03: What advice do you have for spouses who want to address common issues early in a marriage to prevent them from snowballing out of control?
24:14 What are women thinking that they are not saying to husbands?
27:55 Where can folks learn more about you?
29:32 What is one piece of simple advice that you want to leave the listeners with?
Links
https://www.instagram.com/intentionaldivorcesolutions/
https://www.youtube.com/@IntentionalDivorceInsights
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahahadley/

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The great news is that Inflation is back to 2-3%, but the prices for some of what we buy remain high. In today’s episode, entitled Why Prices are Higher: Just the Facts!, we address why.
Our guests are Dr. Jennifer Davidson and Mike Raymer.
Dr. Davidson is the President of the Nebraska Council on Economic Education and the Associate Professor of Practice in Economics at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Mike Raymer is the Executive Director of the Georgia Council on Economic Education and a former award winning economics educator.
You will finish the podcast understanding how to spot the nonsense shared on social media and some news outlets so you and your partner can have an informed fact based conversation about inflation, and how you can manage it in your home.
Show Notes
00:00 Introduction
02:40 What is inflation and how is it measured?
06:23 Who is primarily responsible for managing inflation in the United States?
14:04 If inflation is down, why are groceries still expensive?
22:50 What were the contributing factors to the inflation spike post 2020?
29:05 How did the United States manage inflation, relative to the rest of the world?
33:26 The opposite of inflation is deflation. What is worse, a 10% rate of inflation or 10% rate of deflation, and why?
35:53 What are some practical ways couples can manage higher prices?
39:16 What is one piece of simple and actionable advice you want to leave our listeners with as it pertains to higher prices?
Resources
Search article title "Why Prices are Higher: Just the Facts!" at modernhusbands.com for the data points and resources mentioned in the episode.

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