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Does being wealthy make someone more attractive? | Taboo money chats with Chantelle Otten

HOSTS Maddy Guest & Sophie Dicker|6 February, 2024

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If you’ve ever felt stressed about money in a relationship or if it’s a topic that has caused a fight or two, then you are definitely not alone. Finances are the leading cause of stress in a relationship, mostly because we all have different views on how we feel about making and spending money – so when there is misalignment, there is tension. To try minimise the stress that money plays, communication and understanding how your significant other views money is key. To tackle the topic, the lovely and very well equipped, Chantelle Otten, joins us to chat about splitting expenses, power dynamics and communication tactics that can really help us all (whether in a relationship or not!)

But the conversation doesn’t end here… we want your thoughts!

  1. How do you split finances with your partner? Is it percentage based or based on what you earn?
  2. Does being wealthy make someone more attractive?
  3. Have you ever dated someone who has earned significantly more or less than you? Was this ever an issue? Tell us your stories…

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Meet your hosts

  • Maddy Guest

    Maddy Guest

    Maddy lives in Melbourne, works in finance, but had no idea about investing until she started recently. Her favourite things to do are watching the Hawks play on weekends, reading books, and she says she's happiest, 'when eating pasta with a glass of wine'. Maddy began her investing journey when she started earning a full time income and found myself reading about the benefits of compound interest in the Barefoot Investor. Her mind was blown, and she started just before the pandemic crash in 2020. What's her investing goal? To be financially independent for the rest of her life, and make decisions without being overly stressed about money.
  • Sophie Dicker

    Sophie Dicker

    Sophie lives in Melbourne, and enjoys playing sport, and then drinking red wine immediately after finishing sport. She works in finance, but honestly had no idea about investing until her partner encouraged her to start. She says, 'my interest has only taken off from there - I find it exciting… I mean who doesn’t like watching their money grow?' Her investing goal is to build the freedom to do things that she's passionate about - whether it be start a business, donate to causes close to her, or to take time out of the workforce to start a family. Right now, there’s no specific goal, she just wants to have the freedom when she'll need it.
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