{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Number One Skill Missing from Most Financial Plans","description":"Money talk doesn\u2019t have to mean money tension especially when you\u2019ve got the right tools to decode what\u2019s really being said. In this episode, BatSheva Goldstein, creator of FinancialDate\u2122 Discussion Cards, joins Doug Goldstein, CFP \u00ae to explore why financial questions are rarely just about numbers. For couples\u2014and especially for Americans living in Israel\u2014money conversations often carry cultural baggage, hidden values, and emotional subtext that can lead to major misunderstandings. Drawing from decades of experience working with couples, BatSheva shares how the FinancialDate\u2122 approach helps partners cut through confusion, build trust, and connect over their shared goals. Learn how cultural norms influence the way we talk about money, why even generous couples argue over charity, and how small shifts in communication can change everything. Key takeaways: FinancialDate\u2122 cards can help couples have meaningful, judgment-free money talks Cultural differences often shape how we ask and answer money questions Listening to values behind the numbers leads to stronger financial alignment Learn more and get your own set of FinancialDate\u2122 Discussion Cards at www.financialdate.com ","author_name":"Goldstein on Gelt","author_url":"https:\/\/goldsteinongelt.com","html":"