Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin Say “I Do” To a Joint Bank Account? Sharna Burgess on Wedding Planning and Financial Planning
May 6, 2025
Sharna Burgess, a Dancing with the Stars alum and co-host of the Oldish podcast, shares her journey of wedding planning with fiancé Brian Austin Green. She reveals how finances play a crucial role in their decisions, including the influence of a business manager in their love story. The conversation dives into challenges couples face while planning a wedding on a budget, the importance of transparency in shared finances, and the value of discussing prenuptial agreements to ensure financial security. Plus, get tips on setting up joint accounts for a harmonious financial future!
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Focus on What You Keep
- It's not about how much you make, but how much money you keep.
- Sharna shifted focus from making more to keeping and investing more.
Tiered Budgeting Strategy
- Follow a tiered saving and spending plan by setting aside half your income, then half of the remainder.
- Spend only what's left after saving, helping to build consistent financial discipline.
Teach Kids Money Buckets
- Teach kids financial responsibility with three buckets: share, spend, and save.
- Require children to use their own money for non-essentials to value spending.