Jun 17, 2026
Money is one of the leading causes of stress in relationships, but it doesn't have to be.
In this episode, Regina McCann Hess joins consumer reporter Josh Sidorowicz of CBS News Philadelphia's In Your Corner podcast to discuss how couples can successfully manage money together.
From whether you should combine bank accounts to how to avoid "financial infidelity," this conversation is packed with practical advice for couples at any stage.
You'll learn:
- When to start talking about finances in a relationship
- How to split expenses and set shared financial goals
- Whether joint or separate accounts work best
- How to avoid common money mistakes like lifestyle creep
- A simple "1/3 rule" to balance saving and spending
If you've ever argued about money, or want to avoid it, this episode is a must-watch.
0:00 Introduction
0:20 Why money is a top relationship stressor
2:20 Should couples combine finances?
4:30 The "kitchen table" money conversation
6:15 When to talk about finances in a relationship
7:05 What is financial infidelity?
8:10 How to handle different money goals
11:05 Budgeting (or a "plan) that actually works
15:25 The 1/3 rule for raises and bonuses
20:30 Credit cards: joint vs separate
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ABOUT REGINA MCCANN HESS
Regina is the author of Super Woman Wealth: How to Become Your Own Financial Hero. As an advocate for women’s financial freedom, she wrote this book to help empower women to take a bigger role in handling their money.
Regina has appeared on Schwab TV, Yahoo Finance, Forbes.com, NTD Television, CBS 3 Philadelphia, Fox 29 Philadelphia, King 5 Seattle, KTLA 5 Los Angeles, and Scripps News.
She has also been quoted in numerous articles in publications such as Forbes, Business Insider, U.S. News & World Report, Yahoo Finance, USA Today, USA Wire, Word in Black, WTOP News, Mind Body Green, Money Digest, New York Post, Defender, Authority Magazine, GoBankingRates.com, Scripps, and The Muse.
As Founder of Forge Wealth Management, Regina utilizes her 25+ years of financial services experience to help individuals plan, preserve, and diversify their wealth. She focuses on educating her clients while building long-term relationships with them and their families. Her experience throughout major shifts in the markets enables Regina to structure balanced portfolios to address specific financial goals.
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CONNECT WITH REGINA MCCANN HESS
Website: https://www.forgewealth.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/
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Email: reginahess@forgewealth.com
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CONNECT WITH JOSH SIDOROWICZ
Episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rgr5kp-IIT8
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshsid/
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