Ah, February! The month of love. Being in 2023, we now know more than ever that love comes in many different forms. From self-love, to romantic love, it’s a many-splendored thing that we have the pleasure of experiencing in our lives. But, as a financial institution, Carla and the Tandia team have quite literally seen it all, and know that when it comes to mixing love and finances, it isn’t all sunshine and roses. Let’s be honest, no matter what kind of relationship you’re in, dealing with finances between two confident individuals comes with its fair share of challenges, and today, Carla is offering solutions on how to ease these financial bumps on the road of love, so you can be your best self both as an individual and in a partnership. Think of her as your financial love guru or therapist. From tips on communication to setting expectations and navigating personality traits, you’ll gain insight on what it takes to maintain a healthy dynamic between money and your love life so you can feel confident enough to buy yourself flowers, just because.   

Today’s topics include:   

• The benefits of open lines of communication, grace, and understanding when it comes to finances in a partnership   
  
• Blending finances and finding what works best for you and your relationship   
  
• Differences in salary and letting go of the "It’s not yours, it’s mine" approach   
  
• The art and importance of setting financial expectations together as a unified partnership  
  
• Why understanding your individual financial views, triggers, and capabilities is a relationship game changer   
  

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