My husband and I have a monthly money date, and it's the reason we haven't argued about finances in 10 years
My husband and I have a monthly money date to talk about expenses, investments, and things we want to save for. We don't argue about money.
Riana Ang-Canning, a reporter, shares her personal experience of how having monthly money dates with her husband has helped them maintain a healthy financial relationship for over a decade. Initially, sharing finances was intimidating, especially when they first moved in together with different financial situations, but they committed to being open and vulnerable about their financial situation.
The goal was to discuss their finances without judgment, and over time, this transparency made them feel excited about discussing money instead of being insecure about it. They started with separate bank accounts and later combined their finances completely, which made it easier to manage bills and expenses and make decisions about bigger expenses.
They also decide on savings goals such as travel, retirement, and their daughter's college fund. Riana advises new couples to talk openly about their finances from day one to prevent resentment and build trust.
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