Smart Couples Finish Rich

Nine Steps to Creating a Rich Future For You and Your Partner

By: David Bach

Narrated by: David Bach

The bestselling author of THE AUTOMATIC MILLIONAIRE offers his innovative financial advice in SMART COUPLES FINISH RICH and SMART WOMEN FINISH RICH—now both programs are available in audio.

Fighting about money is the number-one reason for divorce in America. SMART COUPLES FINISH RICH covers a powerful combination of strategies that helps couples work on their finances as a team. Addressing every couple—younger or older, married or not, straight or gay—this is a comprehensive, positive financial lifesaver that will help couples of all ages and in all tax brackets communicate comfortably about money and start building a strong financial future together.

Critic reviews

“Smart Couples Finish Rich teaches women and men to work together as a team. Powerful, yet easy to understand. ” —Robert T. Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad, Poor Dad

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great book. Short and sweet and to the point. Loved it. thank you so much

Simple Clear Steps! Great!

Looking forward to going thru these steps with my spouse! We'll need to listen together now. :)

Solid beginner's book

This book is a short, practical, easy to understand book on how couples can better manage money. It covers topics like how 401ks are better than the best hedge fund (tax-free) and how much small costs can add up if they're converted to investments.

If you're looking for a place to start, this is a great read. If you're looking for advanced ideas, then try another book.

Good for that first job and motivation

I'm less than a year out of college with a nice paying job for 2 yrs before heading to medical school. While I have no credit card debt, my paychecks were being spent on lil doo dads, dining out daily for lunch (Quizno's...mmmmm, toasty), and my morning grande white mocha with a blueberry bagel and strawberry cream cheese. It didnt bother me that I wasn't saving much of anything because I was under the impression I was young, should spend every dime and have fun now, will eventually have an MD, can save later after med school...that is, until I read this book!!

This book dramatically changed my spending habits and introduced me to the power of how time (starting now rather than 12 yrs from now after residency) can dramatically affect my retirement account (!). While a portion of the book does repeatedly discuss the fact that you need to save, it goes into more depth by showing you solid examples with numbers of what it will cost you if you don't start now and describes what type of investment vehicles to use to reach your desired goals (403b, Roth, 529) It also helped me work through the hassles of insurance, knowing how much I need, how to work finances with my lady, and what I will eventually need for a house.

As a recent college grad, I cannot praise this book enough for teaching me some of the ropes to a solid financial life and to be one of the few saving 18% for retirement at 23 rather than continuing to blow my dough out the expense column. It has taught me and motivated me enough to share it with others and given me the opportunity to help 3 fellow co-workers setup their retirement plans and create a good foundation. If you are new to the working world and looking for a coach to help you manage that new fat check, take a peek at this book/audio and I assure you that you won't be disappointed.

Working together counts big

Good to hear it again and make adjustments to reach your goals
And always remember that your financial goals are a marathon nota sprint.