The couple, who were identified by only their first names, told Sethi that Paul recently left his job, making Maddie's $235,000 salary their sole income.
AdvertisementWhile Paul told Sethi he thinks those stats are "incredible," Maddie only feels "OK" about their portfolio.
"If that's the case, you are spending more than you make every month," Sethi told the couple.
Christ Newhard/BooklightBut the couple's expenses will only continue to grow as they plan their wedding, Sethi warned.
In a follow-up to the podcast, Paul told Sethi that the couple had successfully implemented his advice, building specific spending targets and politely declining several destination weddings this year.
Persons:
—, podcaster, Paul, Maddie, Ramit Sethi, Rich, Sethi, I've, there's, Christ, weren't
Organizations:
Service, Business
Locations:
London