How to get 'financially naked' with your partner

The podcast explores the importance of financial transparency in relationships, advocating for open and honest conversations about money at every stage, from casual dating to marriage. Vivian Tu, a financial educator, shares advice on how to broach financial topics with a partner, suggesting fun, hypothetical questions early on and progressing to detailed discussions about debt, income, and spending habits as the relationship deepens. The conversation emphasizes the need to understand each other's financial values and goals, and to avoid financial infidelity and codependency. A key strategy highlighted is the "yours, mine, and ours" approach to managing money as a couple, ensuring both individual financial freedom and shared financial goals.