Money & Relationships Blog: Dee Zimmerman
6 Steps to Help Financial Change Take Root, and Last
Lasting financial change isn’t about trying harder, it’s about preparing the ground so new growth can take root. These six simple steps give you a way to nurture hope, disrupt old patterns, and build rhythms that stick. Just like a patch of prairie grass, your financial habits can grow strong with time, intention, and care.
Why The Parable of the Seed Matters for Changing Money Patterns
So much of money work isn’t about numbers. It’s about what’s beneath the surface. Just like the parable of the seed, the ground we plant in matters. Are you the quick sprout, the rocky soil, the thorns, or the good soil? Your money story grows (or stalls) depending on the roots you’re willing to nurture.
FAQs + Objections, Answered Honestly
Wealth Together is a year-long coaching program for couples who want to stop circling the same money conversations and start creating lasting change. With live weekly support, flexible learning, and private guidance, you’ll have the tools and encouragement to build connection, clarity, and confidence with money without getting left behind.
A Different Way Through
Sometimes the hardest part of money isn’t the math. It’s the stories we carry and how they play out between us. One couple in Wealth Together came in carrying fear, silence, and the weight of job loss. Step by step, they began talking openly, supporting each other, and even finding joy in their finances. Now, they feel like true partners again and that’s the kind of shift Wealth Together is here to create.
Wealth Together Registration is Open!
Wealth Together is finally here! This year-long program was designed for couples who love each other deeply, but feel stuck or stressed when it comes to money. With tools, coaching, and real support, you’ll learn to communicate with confidence, build simple systems, and create a financial partnership that lasts.
Why Money Conversations Feel So Hard
Money talks can feel heavy, tense, or even scary. But with gentle, mindful steps, couples can transform these conversations into moments of connection, understanding, and trust rather than conflict or silence.
Which Money Communication Style Are You?
Money talks can feel like carrying a full cup of coffee across a bumpy sidewalk. You never know if it’s going to spill. But once you understand your couple’s Money Communication Style, you can move from tension to teamwork.
Your Future is Still Worthy of Vision
If dreaming about your future feels risky or out of reach, you’re not alone. But your dreams aren’t the problem. They’re the spark that brings clarity, connection, and the motivation to build a future you both deserve—one step at a time.
When Did You Stop Dreaming?
Many couples shut down their dreams after financial disappointment. Dee shares why the dreams aren’t the problem and how to begin imagining a hopeful future together again.
When Money Conversations Go Sideways
Tension in money conversations is normal. But it doesn’t have to lead to disconnection. Learn how to recognize the “Four Horsemen” in your relationship and what to say instead to stay connected, even when things feel tense.
When Accountability Lives at Home
Accountability at home can be powerful but only when couples feel safe and seen in money conversations. Learn how to turn tension into teamwork and build real financial resilience together.
Motivation Will Fail You
Motivation can spark a change, but it won’t sustain it. In this post, discover how to build true financial resiliency through habits, systems, and support that last.
Why I Couldn’t Do Laundry Until I Cleaned My Closet
What your laundry habits have to do with your money.
Financial Peace Starts With A Simpler System
Simplifying your routines is the fastest way to feel more confident with money. Learn Dee’s 3-step system to reduce stress and build lasting financial peace.
Honestly, You’re Going To Call It A “Date”?
Why they matter, know matter what you call them.
Money Dates
Money dates are not as nice as "real" dates. But they're important. And just might be essential for you. Especially if you fight about money.
It’s Your Time In The Market That Matters
Worried about market swings? Here's why time (not timing) is what builds your wealth. Learn how to stay calm, invest simply, and enjoy life now.
I Didn’t Know How To Swim!
When I was 44 I raced in a sprint triathlon. Read this story to learn about taking small, achievable steps.