Unlocking Financial Intimacy in Relationships: A Conversation with Adam Kol

Welcome to the Modern Husbands podcast, where any combination of Dr. Bruce Ross, Christian Sherrill, and Brian Page host national experts who share winning ideas to manage money and the home as a team.

Today we welcome Adam Kol, known as The Couples Financial Coach. Adam is a Certified Financial Therapist - Level I™, Certified Mediator, and Attorney with degrees from Duke and NYU Law (Tax).

In today’s episode, we explore the concept of financial intimacy in relationships, emphasizing its importance for couples managing finances together. Adam discusses his book, 'Financial Intimacy for Couples', which serves as a guide for couples to achieve clarity and teamwork in their financial lives.

The discussion covers the role of personal money stories, the dynamics between savers and spenders, and the necessity of open communication to foster empathy and understanding in financial discussions. Adam provides actionable advice for couples to improve their financial conversations and strengthen their relationships.

Show Notes

00:00 Introduction
02:28 What is the name of your book, and what is it about?
04:32 What is financial intimacy?
06:05 What role does financial intimacy play in how couples talk about money?
09:09 How do you create financial intimacy in your marriage?
14:48 How do you sustain financial intimacy in your marriage?
21:55 How can savers and spenders get on the same page?
26:22 What is one piece of simple and actionable advice you want our listeners to walk away with?

Learn more about Adam: https://www.couplesfinancialcoach.com/

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Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction
• 2:28 What is the name of your book, and what is it about?
• 4:32 What is financial intimacy?
• 6:05 What role does financial intimacy play in how couples talk about money?
• 9:09 How do you create financial intimacy in your marriage?
• 14:48 How do you sustain financial intimacy in your marriage?
• 21:55 How can savers and spenders get on the same page?
• 26:22 What is one piece of simple and actionable advice you want our listeners to walk away with?