How to Manage Money as a Team in Your Marriage—with Matt Bell

Do you avoid talking about money with your spouse? Does the mention of a budget make you cringe? Do financial emergencies cause tension to grow in your household?

We know how it feels to be stressed about money. When we were first married, we lived on a tight budget with a rotating menu of mac n’ cheese and chili and beans. When it came to conversations about money, they always revolved around how we could earn a little bit more and how we could spend a little bit less every month.

As the years have passed, our income has changed, and so have our expenses. Like many couples, our financial life became more complex over time, and we learned that good money conversations don’t always happen naturally. Looking back, we wish we’d had someone like Matt Bell to guide us in those early years of marriage.

Matt is a biblical money management writer and speaker, as well as the author of an important new book for couples called Starting Strong: Discovering the Good That Money Can Do in Your Marriage.

In this episode, Matt shares:

• The factors that determine how we manage money
• Whether it’s wise for a couple to buy a house right away
• How to lay a strong financial foundation from the beginning of your marriage
• And more!

We hope you enjoy this conversation!

Show Notes: https://growinghometogether.com/matt-bell-132/