Money doesn’t have to divide your home. In this Finance Series episode of Marriage Mania, we share a biblical and practical plan to save money together —so you can reduce stress, end money fights, and steward resources for God’s purposes. In this episode you’ll learn: How to build unity with joint accounts, monthly budget meetings, and shared goals Why we tithe first and then automate 15% to savings (off the top) How to create a 6-month emergency fund in a high-yield savings account A simple “bill audit sprint” to cut phone, internet, memberships—and redirect that exact amount to savings How to teach kids money God’s way (spend / save / tithe jars, paid vs. family chores) Living below your means, planning for repairs, education, and retirement without new debt Scripture referenced: Proverbs 6:6–8; Genesis 41; Proverbs 19:11; Proverbs 15:1 Quick Start Checklist: Tithe first Automate 15% to savings (until EF = 6 months bare-bones expenses) Park EF in a high-yield savings account (liquid, no penalties) Do a 30-minute bill audit (cancel/renegotiate → redirect to savings) Schedule a monthly budget meeting (same page = less stress) Teach the kids with spend/save/tithe jars Chapters: 00:00 Why saving matters for marriage 02:28 Oneness with money: “my money is your money” 06:00 Emergency fund goal (6–12 months) 08:53 Save 15% off the top 17:00 Find $1,000 fast: cancel/renegotiate bills 25:35 Where to park your emergency fund 26:32 Calculate EF on bare-bones budget 28:10 After EF: retirement and future goals If you’ve asked, “How do we stop money fights and start saving—God’s way?” this episode gives you a step-by-step path. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram and YouTube at @marriagemaniaministry
