Behind the Numbers: Money and Relationships, With Lauryn Williams and Chloé Moore

Worth Listening with Lauryn Williams

Welcome to Round 2 of the “Know Better, Do Better” series born from the countless conversations two CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals, Lauryn Williams and Chloé Moore, have about the trendy narratives and clickbaity articles that make it hard for them to help their clients. They will take you behind the numbers with real-life examples of financial situations to help you gain confidence and clarity to control your financial destiny.

In this episode, Lauryn and Chloé are talking about finances and relationships. It’s commonly known that money is one of the leading causes of divorces. People come into relationships in different financial situations and with different levels of financial knowledge. Getting on the same page about your finances is crucial.

In this episode, Lauryn and Chloé talk about:

• What financial questions you should ask your partner before getting serious
• The way your upbringing impacts your financial expectations and how they may differ from your partner’s expectations
• The role that shared financial goals play in a relationship
• The importance of not hiding your debt from your partner
• Financial red flags to look for in your relationship
• How to manage finances together when you earn different incomes
• How to merge finances as a couple and problems that can arise if you don’t
• The difference between a breadwinner and a deadbeat
• How adding kids to the relationship impacts your finances
• Things to think about if you’re the breadwinner in the relationship
• Why estate planning is a must-do for couples and parents

If you want to further connect with Lauryn Williams at Worth Winning, follow us on social media:

• Instagram: @worthwinning
• Twitter: @worth_winning
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• LinkedIn: @lauryn-williams

If you want to further connect with Chloé Moore:

• Instagram: @financialstaples
• Twitter: @finstaples
• Facebook: @finstaples
• LinkedIn: @chloemoore

Shared quote: “Don’t fight about money because after you’ve said mean things to each other, the amount of money in the bank will be the same.” – Anonymous

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• Why Many Single Women Without Children Are So Happy
• Women Who Stay Single and Don’t Have Kids Are Getting Richer
• 6 Money Conversations to Have Before Getting Hitched + Red Flags
• 84 Financial Questions to Ask Your Partner
• The Millionaire Next Door
• 10 Common Estate Planning Mistakes Millennials Make