Ep. 1: How to Manage Your Money as a Couple

On the first episode of the Money Talks podcast, host Matt Watson, CEO and founder of Origin, is joined by Alyson Watson, his wife and the CEO and founder of Modern Health. Matt and Alyson dive into the ways couples manage their money and cover these important topics: -Alyson’s relationship with money growing up and the financial lessons she learned at an early age -How to balance the need to make money while also being driven by wanting to create financial freedom -Why it’s important to prioritize investing in your mental and physical health over material possessions -The very first financial moves couples should make when they move in together -What to look for in a financial planner and how to find the right tools and resources to help you and your partner manage money -How to reconcile different incomes in your relationship and how to manage contributing to the relationship outside of money -Having an open and transparent dialogue about your individual financial goals and how they align with each other -Why talking about a prenuptial agreement early on can contribute to the stability of your relationship  -Establishing a base level of trust by leaning into difficult and uncomfortable conversations  To get more financial insights and advice every week, follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn The Money Talks podcast is an original series created by Origin, an all-in-one financial platform to help you reach your financial goals with one-on-one financial guidance, tax filing, budgeting, spend tracking, and automated, fee-free investing. Head to useorigin.com to learn more, or to get started with a free 30-day trial. Legal disclaimers here: https://www.useorigin.com/privacy-policy