The Financially Fit Couple
Hey there, and welcome to the Financially Fit Couple! This podcast is all about answering the questions busy, married couples find themselves asking about their finances. I’m Matthew Gray, your host and a Certified Financial Planner. Join me as I interview topic experts and other couples just like you to find out how to pursue your goals and live financially healthy lives. Let’s get started!
The Financially Fit Couple
S2 E17 - Better Money Conversations with BatSheva Goldstein
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Host Matthew Gray interviews Batsheva Goldstein, an Israel-based member of a multigenerational “financial family,” about why couples’ money conversations often break down and how to improve them. They discuss how financial decisions reflect deeper values, identity, and past experiences, illustrated by personal stories about buying a new car and spending on a sports jersey.
Goldstein explains that couples must revisit money talks as life changes and that alignment between two people—each with different goals and risk tolerances—should come before technical planning. She introduces Financial Date Discussion Cards, designed to create a structured, phone-free, team-based way to practice neutral, curiosity-driven questions and build communication “reps,” even during disagreements. Listeners can purchase at financialdate.com/financiallyfit and connect with Goldstein on LinkedIn.
00:37 Meet the Guest
02:53 Why Money Talks Matter
04:21 Hidden Subtext and Values
06:34 A Car Story Example
09:16 Starting the Conversation
09:38 Financial Date Cards
15:03 Practice Like the Gym
21:13 Aligning Goals as a Couple
22:48 How to Use the Cards
28:19 Where to Get Them
29:07 Final Thoughts and Wrap Up
30:12 Listener Thanks and Disclosures
Resources
BatSheva Goldstein
Link to purchase Financial Date Discussion Cards
Matthew Gray
https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-gray-cfp%C2%AE-5a2144134/
https://schrockfin.com/
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