You want to pay off debt. Your partner wants to pay off debt. But somehow, every time you sit down to talk about it, it turns into a disagreement — about who spent what, whose debt is whose, or who's working harder to fix it. Sound familiar? Learning how to pay off debt as a couple is one of the most powerful financial moves you can make — but it only works when you're both moving in the same direction. This step-by-step guide will walk you through exactly how to do that. Step 1: Get...

Most couples don't realize they're avoiding money conversations until it's too late. It becomes habit, and some of these behaviors go unnoticed. They will still take a toll on your relationship if you don't do something about it. Avoiding these important conversations will eventually create distance between you, it will throw your finances into chaos, and resentment will build. Resentment is the last thing you want in your relationship. Look for these 5 signs to see if this problem could be...

One of the most common questions I get from couples working on their finances is: Should we be saving money while we’re paying off debt? The answer is yes -- but with a strategy. Let's break it down. In this post, I'll go over how to balance saving and debt payoff, why a small emergency fund is key, and how to avoid falling back into debt as you make progress. The Importance of a Starter Emergency Fund Before you start on your debt, you need to build a starter emergency fund. This will be...