Heather and Douglas Boneparth dive into practical strategies for couples managing money together, covering crucial topics for both engaged partners and non-financial spouses. They discuss engaging the non-financial spouse, password management and legacy planning, knowing your numbers, emergency funds, long-term care considerations, and the importance of communication in financial partnerships.

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Jon Luskin, CFP®, a long-time Boglehead and financial planner, hosts this episode of the podcast. The Bogleheads® are a group of like-minded individual investors who follow the general investment and business beliefs of John C. Bogle, founder and former CEO of the Vanguard Group. It is a conflict-free community where individual investors reach out and provide education, assistance, and relevant information to other investors of all experience levels at no cost. The organization supports a free forum at Bogleheads.org, and the wiki site is Bogleheads® wiki.

Since 2000, the Bogleheads® have held national conferences in major cities across the country. In addition, local Chapters and foreign Chapters meet regularly, and new Chapters form periodically. All Bogleheads activities are coordinated by volunteers who contribute their time and talent.

This podcast is supported by the John C. Bogle Center for Financial Literacy, a non-profit organization approved by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) public charity on February 6, 2012. Your tax-deductible donation to the Bogle Center is appreciated.

Show Notes:

Bogleheads® Live with Steve Ryder: Episode 43

Bogleheads® Live with Cameron Huddleston: Episode 34

Bogleheads on Investing with Steven Chen: Episode 62

Bogleheads on Investing with Rob Berger – Episode 48

How Couples Build Financial Partnership with Heather and Douglas Boneparth