Before you set financial goals, build a budget, or make plans for the year ahead, there’s one crucial step most couples skip: understanding each other.

That’s why we’re re-releasing this foundational episode as you begin the new year.

In Money & Me, we unpack how our personal money stories — shaped by childhood, culture, experiences, and past wins or failures — influence how we think, feel, and behave around money today. These stories quietly shape every financial decision we make as individuals and as couples.

In this episode, we explore:

• What a “money story” is and how it’s formed
• Why couples often clash over money without realising why
• How understanding each other changes the way you plan and budget
• Why awareness comes before action

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Disclaimer

Please note that nothing in this podcast should ever be considered personal financial advice. For advice specific to your situation & needs, we encourage you to speak to a finance professional.

The information provided in this podcast, Money Matrimony, is for entertainment and informational purposes only. Whilst we are passionate about personal finance and share our experiences, opinions, and insights, it should not be construed as financial advice.

Listeners are encouraged to seek the advice of a qualified financial advisor or professional before making any financial decision. Every individual and couple's financial situation is unique, and what works for one may not be suitable for another.

The opinions expressed by the hosts and any guests on the show are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organizations or institutions they may be affiliated with.

Money Matrimony does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information shared on the podcast. Listeners should conduct their own research and exercise their own judgment when making financial decisions.

By listening to Money Matrimony, you agree that the hosts, guests, and producers of the podcast are not liable for any financial losses or damages that may result from actions taken based on the information provided in the podcast.

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Episode 31 — Is It Worth It? Family Holidays & Grocery Shopping

In Part 2 of our “Is It Worth It?” mini-series, we take on two everyday decisions that every family wrestles with:

🏖️ Family holidays — memories vs money

🛒 Online vs in-person grocery shopping

This episode explores how couples can balance joy, time, convenience, and financial goals when making decisions that feel small but add up in a big way.

Together, we unpack:

✨ Family Holidays — Are big trips worth the money? Do kids actually need them, or is it about the memories we think we should create? What’s the real cost of not taking a break as a family?

✨ Online vs In-Person Shopping — Which one truly saves money? Which one saves time? And which one saves our sanity?

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• Why we often equate “good memories” with expensive trips
• The mental load of dragging kids through the aisles at the shops vs the temptation of online impulse buying
• How to evaluate what’s worth it based on your values, not expectations
• The decision-making questions we use as a couple to find our middle ground

If you’ve ever debated whether a holiday is “worth the cost,” or wondered why your grocery bill blows out online and in store, this episode will help you navigate those choices with more clarity — and zero guilt.

🎧 Tune in and discover what’s actually worth it for your family.

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Disclaimer

Please note that nothing in this podcast should ever be considered personal financial advice. For advice specific to your situation & needs, we encourage you to speak to a finance professional.

The information provided in this podcast, Money Matrimony, is for entertainment and informational purposes only. Whilst we are passionate about personal finance and share our experiences, opinions, and insights, it should not be construed as financial advice.

Listeners are encouraged to seek the advice of a qualified financial advisor or professional before making any financial decision. Every individual and couple's financial situation is unique, and what works for one may not be suitable for another.

The opinions expressed by the hosts and any guests on the show are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organizations or institutions they may be affiliated with.

Money Matrimony does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information shared on the podcast. Listeners should conduct their own research and exercise their own judgment when making financial decisions.

By listening to Money Matrimony, you agree that the hosts, guests, and producers of the podcast are not liable for any financial losses or damages that may result from actions taken based on the information provided in the podcast.

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Episode 30 — Is It Worth It? (Part 1) Subscriptions, Eating Out & Private Schools

In this episode, we dive into the everyday decisions couples face and unpack the real question behind them: How do we decide if something is truly worth it for our family?

From the streaming subscriptions we forget to cancel, to whether eating out is convenience or comfort, to the massive long-term decision of public versus private schooling — we explore not just the cost, but the why behind each choice.

Together, we break down:

✨ Subscriptions — Are Netflix, Spotify & all the others adding value, or just adding guilt?

✨ Eating Out vs Cooking at Home — Is it about saving money, saving time, or saving our sanity?

✨ Private Schooling — Do the opportunities justify the fees? What about convenience, academics, and family values?

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• The hidden psychology behind everyday spending
• How we personally evaluate “value” as a couple
• The difference between cost, convenience, and emotional payoff
• Why what’s worth it changes depending on your season of life
• Practical questions to help you and your partner decide what works best for your family

If you’ve ever wondered, “Should we keep this subscription?” or “Is private school really worth it?”, this episode will give you both sides — without judgement.

🎧 Listen now and start redefining what ‘worth it’ looks like in your home.

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Disclaimer

Please note that nothing in this podcast should ever be considered personal financial advice. For advice specific to your situation & needs, we encourage you to speak to a finance professional.

The information provided in this podcast, Money Matrimony, is for entertainment and informational purposes only. Whilst we are passionate about personal finance and share our experiences, opinions, and insights, it should not be construed as financial advice.

Listeners are encouraged to seek the advice of a qualified financial advisor or professional before making any financial decision. Every individual and couple's financial situation is unique, and what works for one may not be suitable for another.

The opinions expressed by the hosts and any guests on the show are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organizations or institutions they may be affiliated with.

Money Matrimony does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information shared on the podcast. Listeners should conduct their own research and exercise their own judgment when making financial decisions.

By listening to Money Matrimony, you agree that the hosts, guests, and producers of the podcast are not liable for any financial losses or damages that may result from actions taken based on the information provided in the podcast.

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