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Talking Money, Strengthening Love: A Practical Guide for Couples

A supportive, no-jargon course for UK couples who want to build honest, stress-free conversations about money. Learn to align your financial goals, handle tricky topics like debt and spending habits, and create a shared plan that works for both of you.

540 min12 modulesBeginner friendly
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Free to take. This course does not use any Learning Credits.

What you’ll be able to do

By the end of this course, you will be able to have calm, productive money conversations with your partner, identify and respect each other’s money values, and create a simple joint budget or savings plan that reflects your shared priorities.

Course outline

A clear route from first principles to practical confidence

  1. 01

    Why Money Talks Matter in Your Relationship

    • How money habits shape relationships
    • Common money myths that cause tension
    • The difference between financial compatibility and compromise
    • Setting a shared intention for your money conversations
  2. 02

    Your Money Stories: Where Your Attitudes Come From

    • Exploring your childhood money memories
    • How family and culture shape your spending and saving
    • Recognising your money personality (spender, saver, avoider, etc.)
    • Sharing your money stories without judgement
  3. 03

    Getting Honest About Your Current Finances

    • Gathering your financial paperwork together
    • How to calculate your joint net worth simply
    • Tracking your spending for one month as a team
    • The ‘no-blame’ financial health check
  4. 04

    Talking About Debt Without the Drama

    • Why debt feels shameful and how to move past it
    • Listing all debts together (mortgage, cards, loans, student finance)
    • Deciding whose debt is ‘ours’ and how to prioritise repayments
    • Creating a simple debt reduction plan you both own
  5. 05

    Your Money Values and Shared Goals

    • What matters most to each of you (security, freedom, experiences, etc.)
    • Finding common ground when values clash
    • Setting short-term, medium-term, and long-term goals together
    • Writing a joint ‘money mission statement’
  6. 06

    Building a Budget That Works for Both of You

    • Different budgeting styles (envelope, 50/30/20, zero-based)
    • How to split bills fairly (50/50, proportional, or other)
    • Making room for ‘fun money’ and personal spending
    • Reviewing and adjusting your budget together each month
  7. 07

    Saving and Investing as a Team

    • Emergency funds: how much and where to keep them
    • Saving for big goals (holidays, home, children, retirement)
    • Investing basics for couples who are new to it
    • Deciding on joint vs. separate savings accounts
  8. 08

    Handling Big Money Decisions Together

    • How to approach buying a home or moving house
    • Planning for marriage, civil partnership, or cohabitation
    • Deciding about children and the financial impact
    • Making career changes or starting a business together
  9. 09

    When One Earns More (or Less) Than the Other

    • Talking openly about income gaps without resentment
    • How to handle power imbalances in financial decisions
    • Options for joint and separate accounts
    • Agreeing on contributions to shared and personal expenses
  10. 10

    Money and Conflict: How to Argue Constructively

    • Recognising your conflict triggers around money
    • Using ‘I feel’ statements and active listening
    • The 24-hour rule for big money decisions
    • When to take a break and revisit a conversation
  11. 11

    Planning for the Unexpected (and the Future)

    • Why wills, life insurance, and power of attorney matter
    • Talking about long-term care and ageing parents
    • Planning for redundancy or illness
    • Regular ‘money dates’ to keep your plan on track
  12. 12

    Keeping Your Money Conversations Going

    • Setting up a monthly money check-in routine
    • Celebrating financial wins together
    • How to revisit and update your goals as life changes
    • Resources and support for when you need extra help