Financially Inclined

"It's giving me the ick": Dating and money

Financially Inclined

Show Notes

Ever had an awkward encounter around money while dating? Host Yanely Espinal speaks with author and financial therapist Aja Evans about how to have better money conversations in your romantic life.

Think you’re financially inclined? Dig deeper into money and dating:

- More suggestions for how to talk about money while dating from Ellevest

- Grow your financial intimacy with NPR’s “Life Kit”

- Check out The Knot’s 50 affordable date ideas

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