Talking To Your Spouse About Market Crash Fears

May 1, 2025

This episode is all about the emotional side of investing during market turmoil, especially the conversations (or arguments) happening at kitchen tables right now. Rob shares how he helps couples navigate fear, frustration, and uncertainty when market volatility strikes, and why communication is one of the most underrated financial planning tools.

You'll get practical tips for talking about risk tolerance, emotional triggers, financial security, and even conflicting news sources, without adding more stress to the mix. Rob also explains why getting both spouses involved in the planning process before a downturn can make a huge difference when markets get rocky. Whether one of you tends to panic while the other stays calm, this episode will help you navigate those differences and have clearer, more unifying conversations.


Here’s what we discuss in this episode:

🧠 Important risk tolerance conversations

💬 How to talk about fears without blame

📰 Balancing headlines, emotions, and facts

🤝 Why both spouses should understand the plan

💡 Money and security: defining it together


0:00 – Intro

0:23 – Communication is key

1:46 – Identify your personality

3:19 – Balance facts with feelings

4:55 – Communication with your advisor

6:53 – Risk tolerance

8:22 – How you define financial security 



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