Chris and Meredith Burns share stories from their early days in their marriage, including their college years and the struggles they experienced when they moved into their parent’s basement. Together, they dive into the financial expectations they had and the realities of life they had to face.

So, how does the Burns Family handle their finances? They discuss tactics like playing to their personal strengths, the importance of communication, and why it is key to revisit and restructure your budget when hard times transpire.

NEXT, they talk about Emergency Funds. The Burns had a large unexpected expense this summer and had to dip into their emergency fund. They talk through the ebbs and flows of their fund, and the emotions tied to using and rebuilding their emergency fund.