S3E7: Before You Marry: Money Secrets Every Couple Should Know (But Never Discuss) with Gregory Van

Listen to this episode from What Do I Know? with Joanne Peh on Spotify. When is it appropriate to talk about money matters with your significant other? How do I know if I’m making the right investment towards my future? These are some of the questions that are often overlooked in today’s ‘YOLO’ culture. For today’s episode, Joanne addresses these burning questions and more with Endowus CEO, Gregory Van as they break the taboo of money talks and explore different ways to manage finances wisely.Gregory Van shares his expertise and personal experiences on how to assess one’s financial compatibility with one's significant other, how to realistically set one’s investment for the future, and how to raise financially literate children today. Tune in for an insightful and thought-provoking episode that explores the urgency of making the right financial decisions towards a goal-oriented future.For collaborations, partnerships, or feedback, reach us at [email protected] the podcast 5 stars, follow, and share if you enjoy our content.Listen to the audio version of this podcast:Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2UUDTSerqtElRlzbDujZji?si=d4ff63ff3321493aApple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-do-i-know-with-joanne-peh/id1619082241Follow us on social media:Joanne Peh: https://www.instagram.com/joannepeh/What Do I Know? Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/whatdoesjoanneknow/ZYRUP Media: https://www.instagram.com/zyrupmedia/ Gregory Van: Endowus Website: https://endowus.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregory-van/?originalSubdomain=hk Chapters: 0:00 Start of Episode01:44 Introduction of Gregory Van02:07 Assessing Your Financial Compatibility with Your Partner03:20 What Money Matters Should Couples Talk About? (Part 1): Financial Capacity & Responsibilities04:34 How Social Media Trends Influence Financial Decisions05:54 How Early Should You Start Money Talks with Your Partner?10:03 The Sandwich Generation12:45 Finances to Safeguard Before Marriage15:55 Is  Acquiring Shared Assets Before Marriage a Wise Move?18:03 Paying Rent vs. Paying Off Mortgage: Which is More Suitable?25:00 How Different Financial Goals Can Look For Each Person27:43 The 4 L’s of Financial Endowment Goals30:32 What Money Matters Should Couples Talk About? (Part 2): Aligning Financial Goals31:07 Synergizing Your Human and Financial Capital for Retirement42:28 How Early Should Kids Be Educated About Finances?45:34 Tips on Raising Financially Wise Heirs55:56 Teaching Children About Investments58:20 Where Can Adults Learn More About Money?01:01:13 The Dos & Don’ts of Teaching Kids About Money01:05:04 End of Episode