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Moving In With Your Partner? Money Conversations You Need to Have First, with Alyssa Davies
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Episode Moving In With Your Partner? Money Conversations You Need to Have First, with Alyssa Davies
Moving in with your partner? Before you sign the lease, you need to talk about money.
As I prepare to move in with my partner for the first time (your girl’s growing up!), I revisited our practical and helpful conversation with personal finance expert and author, Alyssa Davies, about how to navigate your finances when you’re merging lives with your partner, and how to set yourself up for success when you’re moving in together.
We dive into the financial conversations every couple should have before moving in — from how to split rent and household expenses when your income is different, to structuring joint finances in a way that feels equitable and aligned with your shared goals.
Because merging lives means merging money — and that’s hella vulnerable.
Alyssa Davies is a 2x author and the mastermind behind award-winning Canadian personal finance website and YouTube channel, Mixed Up Money, where she dishes out financial content for women who care about their money.
Tune in to hear:
• Alyssa’s advice for couples who are moving in together • The most important money conversations to have • Different ways to structure your joint and separate accounts • Equal vs equitable expense splitting (and how to divide rent when your incomes are different) • How to protect your assets if your partner moves in • What to do if you have different spending/saving habits • Saving for big milestones together (travel, home, wedding, investments) • Avoiding resentment around money and contribution • Tools for successful budgeting with your partner
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instagram.com/mixedupmoney/
Alyssa's Budgeting Templates: mixedupmoney.com/shop
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