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Podcast: The Most Hated F-Word
Episode: Why Couples Struggle With Money and How to Overcome the Challenges With Dr. Olson
Description: With Dr. Jenny Olson | Assistant Professor of Marketing |
Summary:
Dr. Jenny Olson explores the complexities of financial decision-making among couples. She talks about why people with different spending habits often end up together and what challenges that brings. Dr. Olson also explains 'financial infidelity'—that's when someone hides or lies about money matters.
Dr. Olson discusses the reasons people might hide their spending or debts, from wanting more control to simply trying to dodge an argument. She highlights the importance of having open conversations, really understanding your partner's financial perspective, and getting to the heart of their concerns.
She also sh...