Ramit Sethi: Top Money Mistakes Couples Make

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Ramit Sethi explains common couples’ money mistakes, how life shapes spending, why financial stress spans incomes, and how to invest while paying down debt.

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Ramit Sethi walks through the concrete money mistakes couples repeat: treating money as taboo, failing to align spending with personal values, and letting differing life experiences drive conflict. He notes that financial stress is not confined to low earners, it shows up at all income levels because behavior, not just income, shapes outcomes. He also explains how to invest while paying down debt, arguing that small, regular investing can compound without reckless borrowing or paralysis.