8. “My wife is spending too much money”

8. “My wife is spending too much money”

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250. "We spend 97% of what we make—and can’t stop"

Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich talks to John and Victoria, a couple in their thirties with three children who own a home they adore in the suburbs of New York. Despite a beautiful house and growing family, their financial reality is grim. They are facing a structural ...  Show more

249. "We have $2M. Why can’t we enjoy life now?"

Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich talks to Chris and Heather, a couple aged 41 and 39 respectively, who, despite earning over $450,000 annually and boasting a $2.18 million net worth, feel like they're living paycheck to paycheck. Heather, an accomplished healthcare prof ...  Show more

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