Tips for Talking to Your Spouse about Money

July 22, 2016
Hosted by Shanna Tingom

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Episode Description

Many of us want to ignore the topic of money especially when it comes to talking to our spouses about it but it’s a topic that can’t be avoided. In order to plan for the future and be able to pay bills today, we have to find ways to talk to each other about the day to day household expenses, savings, and retirement. In this episode, Shanna Tingom will share her story of talking to her husband about money, lessons learned, and what other couples can do to talk to each other about this sensitive topic. Our guest, Kelsa Dickey from Fiscal Fitness, Phoenix will give us some tips to help this conversation go more smoothly.

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Making Money FUN with Shanna Tingom will demystify money, investing and personal finance topics with lively discussions, relevant guests and great resources. Learn about how the markets work, how your financial professional can help you achieve your financial goals, tips for talking to your kids and spouse about money and much more. Since FUN is a core value for Shanna’s company, Heritage Financial Strategies, you can expect to laugh along with her and her guests and enjoy the conversation!

Shanna Tingom

Shanna Tingom is an Independent financial professional and the founder of Heritage Financial Strategies. Her specialty is working with female entrepreneurs, business leaders, and individuals experiencing life transitions. A veteran of the financial services industry, Shanna was 19 years old when a meeting with a financial advisor revealed her purpose and passion. The advisor dismissively reached across the desk, patted her on the head, and said, “Don’t worry sweetheart. Your husband will take care of this money stuff for you someday.” Since then, Shanna has built a career out of helping others take charge of their financial future. She’s more likely to draw pictures and use props to counsel clients rather than use traditional methods involving price-to-earnings ratios and mountain charts. Shanna considers herself a life-long learner and keeps apprised of changes in the industry. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business from William Penn University and a Master’s Degree in Organizational Management from the University of Phoenix. Shanna holds FINRA Series 7 and 66 licenses and the Accredited Asset Management Specialist (sm) designation. Shanna keeps active as a member of the Small Business Alliance and Gilbert, Arizona Chamber of Commerce. She also enjoys traveling with her husband, Eric, and spending time with her two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Oliver and Princess.

Episode Directory

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July 2016

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  • 7/22/2016: Tips for Talking to Your Spouse about Money Listen Now
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