Ramit Sethi: ‘We Have to Make Money Fun and Connective’

Hi, and welcome to The Long View. I’m Christine Benz, director of personal finance and retirement planning for Morningstar. Today on the podcast, we welcome back Ramit Sethi. Ramit is a personal finance expert and author. His latest book is called Money For Couples: No more stress. No more fights. Just a 10-step plan to create your Rich Life together. It’s already a bestseller, as was his first book, I Will Teach You to Be Rich. Ramit is the founder of IWillTeachYouToBeRich.com, and he’s also the host of a podcast called I Will Teach You to Be Rich, which features in-depth conversations with couples about money. In addition, he hosts a Netflix show called How to Get Rich.Background Bio IWillTeachYouToBeRich.comBooks Money for Couples: No More Stress. No More Fights. Just a 10-Step Plan to Create Your Rich Life Together I Will Teach You to Be Rich Money for Couples podcast How to Get RichTopics “Episode 66: I’m Marrying Him in 1 Month—But Our Finances Are Terrifying Me,” I Will Teach You to Be Rich podcast, Iwillteachyoutoberich.com. “Ramit Sethi Says Every Couple Should Align on ‘4 Key Numbers’—Here’s What They Are and Why They Matter,” by Victoria Vesovski, moneywise.com, Feb. 8, 2025. “Money Dials: How You Spend and Why (Expert Advice on Spending),” by Ramit Sethi, iwillteachyoutoberich.com, June 12, 2024. “The Happiest Couples Use 2 Phrases When Talking About Money, Says Self-Made Millionaire,” by Kamaron McNair, cnbc.com, Feb. 13, 2025. “Love and Money: Combining Finances After Marriage,” by Ramit Sethi, iwillteachyoutoberich.com, Oct. 13, 2024. “The ‘Dangerous’ but Common Mistake a Self-Made Millionaire Says Couples Often Make With Money,” by Cheyenne DeVon, cnbc.com, June 3, 2024. “Conscience Spending Basics (a Guide to Achieving Your Rich Life),” by Ramit Sethi, iwillteachyoutoberich.com, Dec. 14, 2024.Other “Ramit Sethi: ‘What Is Your Rich Life?’” The Long View podcast, Morningstar.com, Nov. 11, 2020. “Ramit Sethi: How Can Couples Make Peace Over Money?” The Long View podcast, Morningstar.com, Nov. 30, 2021. “Ramit Sethi: Investing Shouldn’t Be Your Identity,” The Long View podcast, Morningstar.com, June 6, 2023.