Money Management for Couples and the Benefits of Fiduciaries

Discover methods to achieve financial harmony in relationships and learn why fiduciary advisors are often considered trustworthy. 0:52 Sara’s Corner: How can couples equitably share the mental load of managing finances? Can you trust fiduciary financial advisors? Hosts Sean Pyles and Sara Rathner begin with a discussion about the division of financial responsibilities among couples to help you understand how to create financial harmony in your relationship.  12:18 Today’s Money Question: Elizabeth Ayoola joins Sean to explain how you can choose a financial professional to work with, starting with an in-depth look at different types of fiduciaries including Certified Financial Planners (CFPs), financial coaches, and financial therapists. They discuss the nuances of fiduciary compensation structures and explain how you can advocate for yourself when selecting a financial advisor to work with. In their conversation, the Nerds discuss: financial planning, financial advisors, fiduciary, relationships and money, financial harmony, money management for couples, certified financial planners, financial literacy, financial responsibility, equal money responsibilities, financial trust, financial wellbeing, harmonious money management, shared financial responsibilities, financial abuse, emotional labor and finances, mental load of finances, managing finances as a couple, money questions, financial decisions, financial therapy, couples finances, navigating financial advisors, fiduciary trust, financial planning for couples, and financial responsibility in relationships. To send the Nerds your money questions, call or text the Nerd hotline at 901-730-6373 or email [e-mail]. Like what you hear? Please leave us a review and tell a friend.