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Money and relationships. These two things should go together seamlessly, but often they don't. Jack Howard knows this better than anyone. As a financial strategist with a passion for money psychology, she's on a mission to help people understand their financial behaviors and build a money mindset that fosters both love and wealth.

In this interview, Jack shares the missing link in financial education: How money psychology impacts our financial decisions and relationships. She breaks down why budgeting doesn't work for everyone, how money stories shape our financial habits, and how couples can build financial intimacy instead of financial fights.

Game-changing insights that Jack offered on love and money:

• Why money isn't just about budgets, it's about emotions and identity
• The most common financial conflicts in relationships and how to fix them.
• The one crucial money conversation every couple must have to avoid financial resentment
• How to have money conversations without guilt, blame, or frustration.
• Why knowing your “money story” helps you communicate better with your partner
• How money psychology can explain (and fix) your worst financial habits
• Why money date nights are the secret to financial harmony in relationships

Talking about money with your partner doesn't have to be stressful. Jack shares practical tools for navigating financial conversations, understanding your own money mindset, and making financial decisions that support both your relationship and your long-term goals.

How to strengthen your financial partnership:

• Schedule regular “money date nights” to talk about finances in a relaxed setting.
• Unpack your personal “money story” to understand your own financial habits.
• Use value-based spending instead of rigid budgeting to align financial goals.
• Create individual spending “splurge” accounts to prevent financial resentment.
• Practice active listening in financial discussions, not just problem-solving.

Want to rethink your relationship with money? Follow Jack Howard's work at Ally Financial, where she's leading the charge on financial wellness with a modern, psychology-based approach.

You can participate in their free Money Roots program here: https://www.ally.com/moneyroots