Angela and Brian, both 52, appear to be on solid financial ground. With a household income of $188,000 and a net worth of $1.57 million — including nearly $900,000 in investments — they're ahead of many Americans approaching retirement. Their debt sits at $294,000, primarily from a mortgage and car payments. On paper, they've done everything right.
But when the couple joined personal finance expert Ramit Sethi on his "Money for Couples" podcast, it became clear their financial security had come with emotional and relational costs.
