"If it feels like you're being kind of sleazy about something, then you're probably being sleazy about it."

Our hosts, Natalie and Dan Slagle, tackle one of the most uncomfortable topics in relationships: financial infidelity. When couples hide money matters from each other, they're essentially combining the top two causes of divorce into one explosive cocktail. But as they discover, the definition isn't as black and white as one might think.

Natalie did some research and found some Reddit confessions, including one from a woman who repeatedly lied about credit card debt to her "nicest man in the world" husband. It's the kind of story that makes you cringe and check your own relationship temperature. But the real jaw-dropper comes from Natalie's professional experience: discovering a client's secret bank account during a routine financial planning meeting, with the wife finding out in real time. Talk about a rough Tuesday afternoon!

Avoiding these landmines isn't about setting rigid rules. Instead, it's about having ongoing conversations. Dan and Natalie demonstrate this with a spontaneous game, revealing their different comfort levels for unannounced spending ($350 versus $200). Dan's recent $200 physical therapy bill becomes a perfect case study in how context matters.

Financial infidelity thrives in the absence of communication. Whether couples keep everything joint or maintain separate "fun money" accounts, the magic ingredient is transparency about the system itself. It's not about micromanaging every purchase; it's about agreeing on the framework and sticking to it.

Key Topics:

● Defining “Financial Infidelity” (03:51)

● Hidden Credit Card Debt: A Reddit Confession (05:48)

● The Secret Bank Account Discovery (08:58)

● Why People Commit Financial Infidelity (11:56)

● The Spending Limit Game ($350 vs $200) (18:06)

● Prevention Through Communication (23:58)

Natalie Slagle, CFP® and Dan Slagle, CFP® are the founding partners and lead financial planners at Fyooz Financial Planning — an independent firm dedicated to helping high-earning couples in their 30s and 40s confidently navigate the complexities of managing money together.

At Fyooz, they specialize in turning financial stress into strategy, guiding couples through everything from cash flow and investing to aligning money with shared goals.

Disclaimer: For updated disclosures, please visit fyoozfinancial.com.