Awkward Money Conversations: Couples & Retirement Episode 169 In today’s episode, I chatted with Dr. Amy, a frequent guest on the show. We discuss how couples approaching retirement tend to avoid talking about these major life transitions, and how to break money silence, even if it's a tad uncomfortable to do so.  Dr. Amy is the founder of Life Transitions by Dr. Amy and the proud sponsor of the Awkward Money Conversations Series. Her firm provides training for advisors and clients, and she has a book coming out on essential conversations in 2023.  Listen to this podcast and discover: Why couples avoid talking about retirement and how it hurts them Key areas to consider when planning for this next phase of life How to invite a reluctant spouse to break money silence with you Why it's okay if your partner doesn’t have all the answers right away How a neutral third party may be able to help Want to Connect with Dr. Amy? Here's how: Life Transitions by Dr. Amy  Facebook: Life Transitions by Dr. Amy Twitter: @dramydaprix LinkedIn: Life Transitions by Dr. Amy It’s Time to Get Paid  If you want to earn enough money to retire comfortably, it's time to get paid. This online course is ideal for entrepreneurs that find asking for money and collecting their fees challenging.  Discover how your mindset may be your biggest roadblock. Walk away with easy-to-use templates that make writing a business contract, establishing a payment policy, and collecting fees less anxiety provoking.  Sign up today: It’s Time to Get Paid    A special thank you to our episode sponsor, Life Transitions by Dr. Amy.   This episode is sponsored by Life Transitions by Dr. Amy. When it comes to life’s changes, there are two types of people: those experiencing the change and the professionals advising them. Life Transitions by Dr. Amy walks beside both, helping financial professionals and individuals navigate more gracefully through any life change. To find out more, click here. Our Sponsor’s Special Offer for Advisors: 20% off our listeners’ choice of Dr. Amy's Advisor Programs with the discount code of DrAmy20. Let me know what you think of this episode. Leave a review on your iTunes or your favorite podcast app. OTHER WAYS TO ENJOY THIS POST: