How Gay Couples Can Get on the Same Money Page | Queer Money Ep. 566

Are you tired of fighting about money with your spouse? How can you get on the same page?On this episode of Queer Money® podcast, hosts John and David explore a frequently asked question from members of the audience: “How can couples get on the same page about money?” This episode features Adam Kol, the couple's money coach who discusses effective strategies for financial planning and communication between partners. Adam emphasizes starting conversations about general money attitudes rather than specific numbers initially, understanding each other's financial backgrounds, and building trust over time. He also provides practical tips on setting financial goals, managing differences, and fostering a team-like approach toward financial planning. The discussion highlights the importance of emotional and financial intimacy and offers actionable steps for couples to align their financial priorities.Topics Covered:00:00 Introduction and Common Questions00:09 Introducing the Guest: Adam Kol01:28 Effective Strategies for Financial Communication07:17 Aligning Financial Goals and Priorities12:53 How to Work Together as a Couple Towards Goals15:20 Why it Can be Hard For Couples to Talk About Money18:33 Using Bio-Hacks to Ensure Smooth and Peaceful Conversations21:42 Finding Common Ground When Each Partner has Different Levels of Comfort with Financial Discussions26:19 Managing being in Different Financial Stages in Your Lives32:25 Building Financial FlexibilityLet's connect:Queer Money InstagramQueer Money YouTubeConnect with John on LinkedInConnect with David on LinkedInMentioned in this episode:Ready to retire where you can be yourself... fully?Learn more about the Portugal Golden Opportunites Fund with OptimizeGet Your Portugal Golden Visa Here!