The Psychology of Love & Money blog explores the emotions, attachment styles, and family histories that quietly shape the way couples think, feel, and act about money. Written by Ed Coambs, CFP®, LMFT, CFT-I™, Alpha's Chief Relationship Officer and author of The Healthy Love and Money Way.
A look inside the award-winning book from Alpha Financial Advisor’s Chief Relationship Officer, Ed Coambs — and why we recommend it to every couple navigating the intersection of relationships and money. Most couples have had the moment. It usually starts somewhere small — a charge on the statement, a 401(k) decision, a Sunday-night look at the numbers — and ends …
Money often creates hidden power dynamics in relationships. Learn how assets, income, decision authority, and social status influence couples—and how financial intimacy helps partners build security together.
Explore how ambition shapes relationships & finances. Learn to balance drive & rest with Therapy-Informed Financial Planning for a thriving partnership.
Check out some of the best books on love and money that we’ve read this year!
Explore the concept of big S and little S successes and how anxiety around
being successful can impact your personal achievements.
Do you find yourself in a vicious cycle of blame and defensiveness with your partner? Learn how defense mechanisms hinder your finances and relationships – and what to do about it.
Learn practical methods & insights for navigating shared finances. Discover
equitable ways for couples to manage money together.
Let’s explore the impact of Complex PTSD on finances. Discover how past trauma molds your money mindset.
Learn how to navigate the delicate topic of discussing your partner’s spending habits with empathy and understanding.
Helping couples to build wealth is an essential process. There is mixed feelings and sometimes outright very uncomfortable feelings about wealth. They usually have a basis in history and past personal experiences with wealth and it’s many different representations.
