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In this episode, Tijani and Yazmin invite listeners into their home for an in-depth "money date," a candid conversation about their finances. They break down their budgeting process, sharing insights on how they manage their income, spending, and financial goals. From the importance of having money conversations within relationships to practical tips on budgeting apps and tracking expenses, this episode is packed with valuable advice for anyone looking to improve their financial health.
Yazmin and Tijani discuss the significance of maintaining a healthy relationship with money, whether you're single or in a partnership. They emphasize the importance of regular financial check-ins, setting goals, and understanding personal spending habits. The couple also highlights the cultural barriers that often prevent open discussions about money and how breaking these barriers can lead to better financial outcomes.
Whether you're looking to get a handle on your budget, find a financial accountability partner, or simply curious about how others manage their money, this episode offers a transparent and educational look into the Musa household's financial practices.
Chapters
(00:00) I think it's fair that we compensate your mom for looking after Jasleen
(00:48) How we're doing it is podcast where two first generation immigrants share experiences
(01:13) Yasmin: Today we are having a, uh, money date
(03:13) Having money dates can help couples feel more empowered about their goals
(09:11) Leo uses an app called every dollar to track his spending
(14:27) We have a transportation category, and then within that we have our monthly gas
(18:20) In May, we were over budget by $23.37 compared to April
(22:16) Johnny and I have been very disciplined about our spending. We've managed to stay out of debt
(25:38) The restaurants tab for Mother's Day was very high
(26:16) We have an episode that talks about separate versus joint account
(27:07) Um, the next thing is the subscriptions. We weren't expecting the Amazon subscription to renew
(28:44) Gas is going to decrease this month because I'm driving less
(31:43) Good style. I'm gonna go in and take the candy from them. That's yummy candy
(31:58) What else are we looking at for June? The month of June
(33:54) We keep using the house as a gift. I mean, Yenny considered us cheap
(35:01) One big thing that we need to keep in mind is just looking at finances
(37:42) For Jasmine's college fund, we take, I take money every quarter
(38:48) For single people, find your money friend. Find someone that you trust
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