Let’s Talk About Couples Finances

Written By Jessica Medina

Talking about money with your partner can be tricky. As an Accredited Financial Counselor, even I have a money story I bring to the table (i.e., former single mom, risk averse, control freak, money expert) and starting these conversations can be hard.

So I brought in the big guns!

My friend and fellow financial coach Adam Kol focuses exclusively on couples -- he even teaches other financial coaches how to be better with their couples clients -- and he’s a former lawyer himself!

We discussed how to open up the conversations with your partner about money, how to organize your finances if you're in a relationship, and how to keep those lines of communication open as you move forward.

We even covered how to maneuver situations where one partner makes more (maybe a lot more) than the other.

Here’s a little more about Adam…

Adam H. Kol, J.D. is a Couples Financial Coach. He helps couples who love each other make sure the money conversation doesn't get in the way, leading to financial clarity, confidence, peace of mind, and partnership!
Adam draws on over a decade of experience as a Certified Mediator and a former Tax Attorney and Financial Advisor. He received his law degree from Duke and a Master's in Tax Law from NYU.
Adam’s work is informed by perspectives of equity and social justice. He’s an experienced community organizer, as well as a lifelong musician --you can find his Personal Finance Parodies on YouTube!

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And if you’re looking for another former lawyer to help you work through your finances, you can always reach out to me. Schedule a free 20-minute phone consultation with me if you’d like to get some help thinking through your own financial situation.

Jessica Medina
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