Clark takes on the touchy subject of merging finances with a significant other. The transition from financial independence to shared responsibility requires planning and ongoing conversations. Clark warns that silence is the enemy of a healthy relationship. Also today, Clark revisits the popular dream of retiring on a cruise ship. While "living at sea" was once considered a brilliant financial hack, the post-COVID landscape has changed the math entirely. Clark breaks down the current reality.      

• Couples & Finances: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• Cruise Ship Residency: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• Clark Howard's 5 Money Tips for Couples
• Backdoor Roth IRA: How High Earners Can Still Contribute
• Roth vs. Traditional 401(k): What's the Difference? - Clark Howard
• My Teenage Daughter Just Got $2,000. Should I Open a Bank Account for Her?
• Living on a Cruise Ship in Retirement: A Brilliant Hack or a Costly Mistake?
• Elliott Report: Home
• Unclaimed Money: How To Find and Claim Missing Funds for Free
• Going™ | Flight Alerts, Mistake Fares & Cheap Tickets

Clark.com resources:

• Episode transcripts
• Community.Clark.com  /  Ask Clark
• Clark.com daily money newsletter
• Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275

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