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Financial Planning For Premarital & Newlywed Couples

YOU’RE STRONGER TOGETHER

Make a Money Plan Together—No Fancy Jargon Needed.

THE EMOJIS ARE FUN, BUT

Ditch those Venmo requests

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This program is designed for couples who want to get organized and confident with their shared money. Finally get answers to those everyday questions like, 'How much can I spend without checking in?' and 'What’s our actual grocery budget?’.

Create Your Budget, Identify A Shared Goal, Make The Plan

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For newlyweds, the #1 financial goal isn’t saving, paying off debt, or buying a home. It’s learning how to work together as a team with money. Get organized, align your financial goals, and eliminate any confusion about how money will flow after the ‘I dos.’

The Essentials For Your Shared Financial Future

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The heartbeat of your money—and your teamwork. We’ll build a clear, customized budget together, line by line.

Budgeting

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Build your emergency fund, plan ahead with sinking funds, and align on retirement and investing goals—together.

Savings

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Household Principals

Get aligned and create a plan for the big stuff—like insurance, giving, roles at home, travel, childcare, and more

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What’s yours is mine—yes, even the debt. Pay it down with purpose and build a financial plan that works without it.

Debt

Money is the #1 issue married couples fight about

Cars break down, date nights pop up, and houses definitely don’t buy themselves. But when you learn how to regularly review your finances together, you replace a lot of that stress with a solid plan. In other words—that heavy, nagging feeling in your chest? It starts to disappear.

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54% of couples in great marriages discuss finances weekly

In marriages facing financial stress, only 29% of couples talk about money weekly. This shows that regular money discussions are crucial for a healthy relationship. Make it a casual, weekly habit—and yes, snacks are highly recommended!

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Hi There

Hey, I’m Amy—and I help couples figure out money, together.

My signature approach for couples focuses on three key steps: creating a budget that aligns with your values, setting a shared financial goal that motivates both of you, and building an actionable plan to achieve it. I help couples communicate, make decisions together, and lay a strong foundation for long-term success.

“Hands down- one of the BEST things we did before we got married”

— Dustin & Hannah, 2025

READY TO GET STARTED?

Let’s work together

We invest in photography, beautiful cookware, and unforgettable trips to celebrate the start of our marriage—so why not invest in building a strong financial foundation too?