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How to talk about money values with your partner
Money talks are easier when you start with what matters most. Your values are a low-stakes way to get aligned with your partner—without diving straight into dollars.
October 30, 2025
How to talk about setting money goals with your partner
Talking about goals makes you happier, literally. Use them to align with your partner on the future you want, no spreadsheets required.
October 30, 2025
How to talk about money habits with your partner
You don't need perfect money habits, you just need to use the ones you have strategically. Here's how to play to your strengths as a couple.
October 30, 2025
How to talk about money dates with your partner
Regular money check-ins keep couples aligned, but they work best when they're fun. Here's how to make them a ritual you look forward to instead of dread.
December 10, 2024
Saving For Our Dream House Sounded Stressful. Then We Found Monarch.
The story of Trent and Lauren, who crushed their savings goals and minimized arguments after they started using Monarch.
November 18, 2024
Money Diaries: The Inside Scoop of a Child-Free, 30-Something Couple’s Finances
We’re pulling back the veil to show you real finances from a real 30-something couple, so you can identify opportunities to improve your own finances, preventing stress and protecting your relationship along the way.
November 10, 2024
We Used to Argue About Money. Then We Got Monarch.
“Now my money anxiety has gone from 100% to less than 10%. It’s been night and day.”
October 30, 2024
How to Understand — and Overcome — Difficult Emotions Around Money
Money may seem logical, but it’s actually quite emotional for most people. Here’s how to keep that from holding your finances back.
August 15, 2024
Should Your Partner Make More Than You?
Gen Z and Millennial men are more likely to want their partners to make more than them.
August 5, 2024
“How Much Do You Make?” Do You Need to be a High Earner to Find Love?
According to a June 2024 Monarch survey, the #1 cause of finance-related breakups is spending, not earning.
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July 29, 2024
Young and in Love: Why is Gen Z so Eager to Share Their Income?
According to a June 2024 Monarch survey, younger Americans are more likely to share their income levels. We explore what that means.
May 24, 2024
How to Set Money Goals With Your Partner (Including Checklists)
We asked financial advisors for their advice on how to get on the same page as your partner.
May 10, 2024
Options for Sharing (Or Not Sharing) Bank Accounts With Your Partner
Three suggestions for how to best organize your bank accounts as a couple.