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Imagine listening in on these raw, unfiltered conversations with real couples… One partner is in $300,000 in debt, but shrugs it off. The other cries at night, anxious about the future. A couple that’s so worried about money, they never feel they’ll have enough. When they eat out, they order chicken instead of steak to save $10. Their household income: $600,000. Two parents who feel overwhelmed by work, kids, and debt. When I ask them how they’d describe their lives, they instantly say the s ...
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If you’re the kind of person who drives by a car accident, and is like, yes I’m going to look even though I don’t want to then you’ve come to the right place. Welcome to The Haunted Estate, hosted by Celina Myers aka CelinaSpookyBoo. When I’m not making comedy videos on TikTok, I’m deep, researching and learning about the strangest, spookiest and deepest things there are on this earth and beyond. We’re going to talk about the hard stuff, the dark stuff, the stuff that will haunt you and your ...
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170. “We’re worth $1M in our 30s, but we’re missing out on life”
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Noor, 32, and Jibran, 34, join me in our first ever recording in front of a live audience at my Philadelphia event. They make $250,000 in a low cost of living area. Noor wants to finally take a vacation and spend on things that make their life easier. Jibran would rather save, opting to cook and do chores himself. This episode is brought to you by:…
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169. “We flew to Lisbon for Taylor Swift, but my $5 beer is the problem?”
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Annie’s 39 and Emery is 43. Although they have a high combined income, Annie makes 5x more than Emery. This leads to frustration over small purchases, like an extra drink at dinner—while they’re on vacation in Europe. Emery also manages their two rental properties even though they earn $0. He’s desperate to sell, but Annie is convinced of their lon…
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168. “I’m going to die with student loans. Why should I count them?”
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Emi, 32, and Antonio, 29, have been married for six years and have struggled with debt for even longer. Credit cards, personal loans, student loans, refinancing—Emi has kept her head in the sand through it all. Antonio doesn’t trust himself to fix it. Can they break the cycle for their daughter? This episode is brought to you by: Fabric by Gerber L…
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167. “We took a loan to pay off our credit cards—and maxed them out again”
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Ashley is 29, Brandon is 30. They have been married for six years and have accumulated $261,000 in debt. Despite taking out a surrogate loan, they are still unable to have a baby. Ashley is desperate for a partner, but Brandon struggles to engage—at home, and in this conversation. This episode is brought to you by: Rocket Money | Stop throwing your…
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166. “I’m embarrassed—we hid $10,000 cash in our closet for 3 years”
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Christina is 37 and Noah 35. They’re married with one young son and another on the way. They earn a very high income, but their decisions are clouded by stress over money and over the future. Noah plays dream crusher while Christina spins them down a rabbit hole of negative outcomes. This episode is brought to you by: Shopify | Sign up for a $1 per…
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165. “I make 10x my husband’s income. Will we ever feel like equals?”
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Geena is 44 and James 39. They live in Brooklyn where she works as a corporate attorney and he’s a freelance musician—resulting in a 10x income disparity. They travel a lot, but do they invest enough to retire with the lifestyle they want? And does James bring enough to their relationship? This episode is brought to you by: Fabric by Gerber Life | …
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164. “I stress over money—but we’re seeing Taylor Swift in France tomorrow”
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Taylor is 39 and Steve is 42. They're married and live in New York City. Steve lost his job years ago, but has coasted without getting serious about his career. Taylor’s done the opposite—and now she’s ready to buy a home. Does Steve have what it takes to make a change for their future? This episode is brought to you by: Rocket Money | Stop throwin…
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163. “I work & watch my infant FT b/c we can’t afford childcare”
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James and Nicole, 42 and 44, just had a second baby—but they weren’t prepared for the additional costs associated with a growing family. They spend 90% of what they make and struggle to afford childcare. Nicole’s maternity leave is ending – how will she balance work and raising an infant? This episode is brought to you by: Netsuite | Get visibility…
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162. “We panic over money—but spend $84K/year on travel and shopping”
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Paul, 33, and Maddie, 29, joined us in New York City for a live-recorded episode. She is a high earner, but worries about lifestyle creep. He recently left his job, and they’re treading water on one income. This episode is brought to you by: Fabric by Gerber Life | Protect your family today with Fabric by Gerber Life. Apply today in just 10 minutes…
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161. “He hid $77k in CC debt from me—but can’t tell me what he bought”
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Jim and Dana are 58, five years into their second marriages, and coping with changes in their new lifestyle in different ways. Jim is set on providing as he follows patterns from his past, hiding tens of thousands in debt. Dana daydreams of her past in California—and the lifetime of alimony she passed up. This episode is brought to you by: Superhum…
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160. “My entire paycheck goes to daycare. Should I stay home?”
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Live in NYC, Carlos and Amanda, 36 and 28, join the show to talk through a recurring issue in their relationship—her earning ability vs. the possibility of staying home with their kids. They recently moved out on their own and Carlos is in school to put himself in position for a higher income. This episode is brought to you by: ZocDoc | Download th…
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159. “How can we raise 3 kids if she only makes $15k?”
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Caleb and Alex are both 27. They have one young child and foster two sisters, both of whom they intend to adopt soon. As children themselves, Caleb and Alex were immersed in missionary work in South America—an influence that colors how they see, feel, and act with money. This episode is brought to you by: Viator | Download the Viator app and use co…
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158. “We have $2M, why can’t we retire?” (Part 2)
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Rob and Adrienne are nearing retirement but worried about having enough. In Part 2, we dig into their Conscious Spending Plan to reveal a massively successful investment strategy that remains shrouded by deep lingering fears, $3 questions, and hard-to-break bad habits with money. This episode is brought to you by: Rocket Money | Stop throwing your …
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157. “We spent $80,000 more than we made last year” (Part 1)
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Adrienne and Rob are 59 and 62, and they are overcome with worry over whether or not they’ve amassed enough wealth to live comfortably, and apply Rich Life principles, in their retirement years. Adrienne’s head is in the clouds—dreamy and full of color. Rob lives in his (physical!) spreadsheets. This episode is brought to you by: Masterclass | For …
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156. "We have 2 kids, 3 cars...but only 1 month of savings" (Part 2)
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In the second half of this live-recorded conversation with Paul and Morgan, 37 and 33, we dig deeper into their Conscious Spending Plan to uncover three cars (for two adults), sporadic debt management, high pet care costs, hidden student loans, and what seems like no way out from under it all. This episode is brought to you by: Hatch | A million th…
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155. “We have $22k in cc debt—but I want to renovate the house” (Part 1)
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Paul and Morgan, 37 and 33, find themselves in a painful loop of arguments and unchecked spending, putting the future of their young family at risk. We hear about destination concerts, ongoing renovations, and charged vacations—but it’s their fixed cost percentage that is most worrisome. This episode is brought to you by: LMNT | Right now, LMNT is …
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154. “We’re drowning in debt, but I drive a BMW”
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Kevin and Michelle, 32 and 30, joined me live in New York City earlier this year for our very first in-person interview. They have one young child and another on the way, but they can’t stop spending. With low savings, their debt mounts while they both lease luxury vehicles. This episode is brought to you by: Sidebar | Join thousands of leaders fro…
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153. “We’re married. Why do I have to ask him for money?”
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Allison is 36 and Dan, 37. They’re married with two kids living in a HCOL mountain town—a market variable that’s influenced them to sell her condo and supercharge their retirement investments with the profits. The condo is listed for sale, but Dan doesn’t trust her enough to combine their finances. This episode is brought to you by: Fabric by Gerbe…
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152. “The world is going to end. So why bother investing?”
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Fernando and Anushka, 30 and 31, live in San Diego and earn high incomes—matching $135,000 salaries, in fact. They have healthy investment and savings rates, send money to his family back home, and rent a nice apartment. They’re living their Rich Lives, or are they? This episode is brought to you by: Hatch | A million things don’t want you to sleep…
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151. “Our gas is about to get shut off, but I refuse to sell any of my 7 cars”
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Peter and Megan, 36 and 37, are married with no kids but severe financial stress threatens their future together. Peter has grown to resent Megan’s unwillingness to seek a higher income. He’s changed jobs, but won’t consider selling any of their seven vehicles to alleviate their stress. This episode is brought to you by: Pique Tea | Get up to 15% o…
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150. “We’re broke, but I spend $350/mo on clothes” (Part 2)
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In part two with Elizabeth and Jonathan, 36 and 38, we continue unpacking their complicated personal backgrounds with money as they relate to current spending, investing, and saving habits. They’re stuck in a loop of debt and financial stress, but are they ready to make positive changes? This episode is brought to you by: Sidebar | Join thousands o…
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149. “We have no savings but bought our kid a $500 toy for Christmas” (Part 1)
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Elizabeth and Jonathan are in their mid-thirties, have been married for 13 years, and share a young daughter. They bought a starter home after getting married, but expensive renovations are still underway. They struggle with debt and spend a lot on their child. They’re wondering—is this it? This episode is brought to you by: Viator | Download the V…
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148. “We have 2 kids and $0 invested, but refuse to get 9-5 jobs”
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Callie and Travis, 36 and 39, have two kids and live in southern Texas near the ocean. They’ve made a conscious decision to run their own small businesses without the pressure of climbing a corporate ladder. But how relaxed is too relaxed? Callie is ready to get serious; is Travis? This episode is brought to you by: Pique Tea | Get up to 15% off an…
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147. “I don’t trust him with money, so I check his cc accounts”
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Ashley and Christopher, 30 and 28, recently got engaged and look forward to planning a wedding, having kids, etc. But Christoper has lived with credit card debt his whole life. As an accountant, he feels like he’s got it under control. Ashley worries about what his spending means for their future. This episode is brought to you by: Fabric by Gerber…
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146. “I'm jealous when I see friends' vacations on Instagram”
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Erik is 44 and Andrea is 43. They’re trying to determine what to do with a bump in income. Andrea wants to save for college tuition, because that’s what her parents did. Erik’s did not, so he’d rather use it elsewhere. Can they overcome their inherited patterns and come together on a shared vision? This episode is brought to you by: Rocket Money | …
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