How Couples Can Turn Money Conflicts into Connection

On this episode of The Get Ready Money Podcast, I spoke with Prudence Zhu, author of A Couple’s Guide to Money: Grow Closer, Dream Bigger, Thrive Together and founder of Enso Financial, about how couples can transform money from a source of conflict into a pathway for connection, trust, and shared dreams.

💡 Key Takeaways

🔹 Love and money together can be a superpower.
 🔹 Money fights aren’t about dollars—they’re about values, beliefs, and expectations.
 🔹 Financial stability in yourself reduces conflict with your partner.
 🔹 Alignment on the root values of family, dreams, respect, and open communication builds stronger foundations.
 🔹 Vulnerability opens the door to deeper conversations and stronger bonds
 🔹 By rewriting patterns from the past, couples can reshape their financial future.

Connect with Prudence Zhu:

• LinkedIn (here)
• Prudence Zhu and A Couple’s Guide to Money website (here)
• Enso Financial Website (here)
• YouTube (here)

Books:

• A Couple’s Guide to Money: Grow Closer, Dream Bigger, Thrive Together

Check out:The Get Ready Money Podcast with Prudence Zhu: Living A Life You Love (here)

Bio: 

Prudence Zhu (pronounced "zoo") is a fee-only financial planner, financial coach, and educator dedicated to helping couples and families turn money confusion into money success. As the founder of Baoba USA and Enso Financial, Prudence brings a unique perspective shaped by her journey—from rural China to the US in 2012, achieving financial freedom nine years later. With over a decade of experience in private equity, corporate finance, and financial advisory, Prudence combines deep financial expertise with emotional insight to empower couples to build healthier, happier relationships—with money, with each other, and with their shared dreams. She champions the idea that combining love and money is a true superpower. Her book, A Couple’s Guide to Money, supports readers on their journey to a united, fulfilling life.