In this episode of CoastFI Couple, we explore the emotional side of financial independence and how unresolved money trauma can impact couples on their journey to FIRE. Whether it’s fear of spending, hoarding, or guilt over financial success, money trauma can create hidden obstacles that derail your financial plans. We’ll discuss how couples can recognize these emotional blocks, communicate effectively about money, and align their financial goals while healing past wounds.

We’re joined by Shannah Game, host of Everyone's Talkin' Money podcast, Certified Financial Planner (CFP), and Certified Trauma of Money Specialist. Shannah shares her expertise on money trauma and offers insights from her new book, Unraveling Your Relationship with Money. Together, we discuss how couples can address money trauma in their relationships and create a financial plan that nurtures both their financial and emotional well-being.

If you're a couple looking to strengthen both your finances and your relationship while working toward FIRE, this episode is for you! Tune in for practical strategies to heal money trauma and work toward financial freedom together.

For more on healing your relationship with money, check out Shannah Game’s new book, Unraveling Your Relationship with Money here: https://amzn.to/418QwqZ

Connect with Shannah:

Instagram: @shannahgame
LinkedIn: Shannah Compton
Website: www.everyonestalkinmoney.com

TOOLS WE LOVE AND USE

Budgeting: Qube Money - Use code “COAST” to get 2-months off the Premium or Family plan when you create an account.

Net Worth Tracking: Empower Personal Dashboard

Coast FIRE Calculator: BackofNapkin.co

HSA Expense Tracking: HSA Expense Tracker

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DISCLAIMER:
Heads up, friends! This show might include affiliate links or partnerships where we earn a little something. Rest assured, the opinions here are 100% ours and not influenced, reviewed, or approved by advertisers. Remember, we’re here to entertain and share our journey, not to give professional advice. For the serious stuff, consult a pro!

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Welcome back to CoastFI Couple! In today’s episode, Yana and Matt dive into the stress-free way they manage money together—without spreadsheets, end-of-month surprises, or budgeting guilt.

They share how Qube Money, a revolutionary budgeting app linked to a card, transformed their finances by giving them real-time control, effortless automation, and complete peace of mind. Learn how they set up Spending, Bill, and Goal Qubes to prevent overspending, eliminate reconciliation headaches, and stop fraud before it happens—all while keeping budgeting simple and guilt-free for both spouses.

Plus, hear real-life stories of how Qube Money has helped them save smarter, avoid sneaky vendor charges, and make big financial decisions with confidence.

If you’ve ever struggled to stick to a budget or wished for an easier way to manage money as a couple, this episode is for you!

Timestamped overview:

00:00 Building an Anxiety-Free Budget
01:04 Intro and Qube Money
01:56 You Automate Savings—Why Not Automate Your Spending?
03:21 Why Living from a Spreadsheet Didn’t Work
05:00 The Right Tool to Make It to FIRE
07:20 Not Having Control of Your Expenses Slows You Down and Increases Stress
08:24 Increasing Your Savings Rate Is Easier When You Have the Right Tool
09:36 YNAB vs. Qube Money—From a Couple’s Point of View
13:15 How Qube Money Works
19:00 How We Incorporated Qube Money Into Our Financial Plan
19:55 Our Stress-Free Money Tree
22:56 Using Goal Qubes for Travel and Stress-Free Christmas Planning
24:56 Date Nights—Now Automatically Prioritized
26:24 Make Spending Guilt-Free—Even for Tightwads!
27:15 Stop Stressing About Money—Go Live Your Life!
28:10 A Good Budget Should Do 3 Things
30:55 Why Qube Money Gave Us the Confidence to CoastFI
33:01 Unrivaled Fraud Prevention… With a Debit Card!
36:16 Our Spending Qubes—What We See and Use Every Day
39:36 Quitting a Job and Using Qube to Stay on Track
41:36 How to Hack Your Bills (Meal Plans and Gym Memberships)
47:35 Our Goal Qubes and HSA Tracking
51:20 Concluding Thoughts and Final Advice

TOOLS WE LOVE AND USE

Budgeting: Qube Money - Use code “COAST” to get 2-months off the Premium or Family plan when you create an account.

Net Worth Tracking: Empower Personal Dashboard

Coast FIRE Calculator: BackofNapkin.co

HSA Expense Tracking: HSA Expense Tracker

CONNECT WITH US:
Website: https://coastficouple.com
Instagram: @coastficouple
Contact us: info@coastficouple.com

DISCLAIMER:
Heads up, friends! This show might include affiliate links or partnerships where we earn a little something. Rest assured, the opinions here are 100% ours and not influenced, reviewed, or approved by advertisers. Remember, we’re here to entertain and share our journey, not to give professional advice. For the serious stuff, consult a pro!

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Welcome back to the CoastFI Couple Podcast! In today’s episode, we’re joined by Skyler and Rebecca Fleming, a married couple of four years and proud DINKWADS (dual income, no kids - with a dog!), to explore how they’ve built a strong financial partnership through open and intentional communication.

Skyler, a money coach and host of Money Talk with Skyler Fleming, brings his passion for finance, while Rebecca, a family medicine Physician Assistant, offers her thoughtful perspective. Fun fact: their first date included talking about money and even pulling out spreadsheets!

We dive into how family financial habits and experiences shaped their relationship with money and how they’ve learned to communicate effectively to build a future together. From balancing emotional and mathematical approaches to money, to using monthly budget meetings and tackling debt as a team, Skyler and Rebecca offer actionable tips for couples looking to strengthen trust and financial harmony in their relationships.

Join us for this fun conversation about growing together, navigating finances, and creating a strong foundation as a couple.

Connect with guests Skyler and Rebecca Fleming:
Website: moneytalkwithskylerfleming.com
Social Media: @moneytalk.skylerfleming
YouTube: Money Talk with Skyler Fleming

TOOLS WE LOVE AND USE

Budgeting: Qube Money - Use code “COAST” to get 2-months off the Premium or Family plan when you create an account.

Net Worth Tracking: Empower Personal Dashboard

Coast FIRE Calculator: BackofNapkin.co

HSA Expense Tracking: HSA Expense Tracker

CONNECT WITH US:
Website: https://coastficouple.com
Instagram: @coastficouple
Contact us: info@coastficouple.com

DISCLAIMER:
Heads up, friends! This show might include affiliate links or partnerships where we earn a little something. Rest assured, the opinions here are 100% ours and not influenced, reviewed, or approved by advertisers. Remember, we’re here to entertain and share our journey, not to give professional advice. For the serious stuff, consult a pro!

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