270. “We’re sacrificing our retirement to pay for our kids’ college”

Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich talks to Mia and Jake, a couple in their late 30s and early 40s in a blended family with three children. Mia wrote in because she’s afraid paying for their children’s college will cause resentment in their relationship. With no idea how much they are spending, why, or what they truly want their money to do for them, Ramit helps them uncover the root of their money woes. Will they finally get on the same page, create a financial system that works, and feel confident making money decisions together?

In this episode we uncover:

• How financial discussions lead to frustration and anxiety

• The surprising cost of their previous “dream” home

• Why they sold their house and downsized

• The connection between “feeling” and making financial decisions

• How money scarcity is fueling guilt and fear

• Why Jake doesn’t understand how to make his money work for him

• A deep dive into Mia's family money rules

• Why Jake was afraid to talk about money

• How their pension influences their financial outlook

• The hidden costs of everyday living