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Why Everyone’s Rewriting the Rules of Money (and We Couldn’t Help Ourselves)
We caught a recent news segment breaking down the best ways to split bills and send money. Venmo. Zelle. Splitwise. You know the list....
Oct 71 min read


How Couples Can Reset Their Finances This October (Before the Holidays Take Over)
October is here: the air’s cooler, the pumpkins are out, and holiday season is creeping closer. For couples, this is the perfect month to...
Oct 32 min read


How to Have Healthy Money Conversations Before Your Wedding (and Honeymoon)
Weddings are one of the happiest milestones in a couple’s journey, but they’re also one of the most expensive. Between the venue,...
Sep 262 min read


From Awkward Venmo Requests to Peace of Mind: How Couples Can Finally Get Ahead of Money Stress
Every couple has been there: A group dinner no one actually paid back for. A trip that’s still sitting in the Venmo archive. A...
Sep 171 min read


The $50 Rule: How Couples Can Stop Money Fights and Save More Together
Money fights aren’t really about the numbers. They’re about trust, communication, and feeling respected in your relationship. That’s why...
Sep 121 min read


Why Peace of Mind (Not Just AI) Is the Future of Couples’ Money Management
4 Years of Growth, 1 Big Shift in Focus At Smoov, we’re celebrating 4 years of helping couples simplify shared expenses and strengthen...
Sep 52 min read


Should Couples Go 50/50… or 60/40? The New Math of Modern Relationships
The Old Rule: 50/50 For decades, the standard advice has been simple: couples should split expenses right down the middle. Equal...
Aug 291 min read


Summer Spending Side Quests: How Couples Can Stay Aligned Without Killing the Fun
Summer = Side Quest Season ☀️🎮 Summer has a funny way of turning into a choose-your-own-adventure . One minute you’re grabbing iced...
Aug 221 min read


Joint Bank Accounts Are Declining. Here's What Modern Couples Are Doing Instead.
For decades, the joint bank account was a symbol of unity. But in 2023? Not so much. According to recent data from Experian and the...
Aug 12 min read


Why Are You Venmo-Charging Your Partner for Coffee? (And What to Do Instead)
You’ve seen the Venmo feed. Someone’s partner sends $4.85 for a Starbucks run. Again. Funny? Yes. Romantic? Not exactly. Look - we’re not...
Jul 252 min read


5 Questions Every Couple Should Answer Before Splitting a Tab
Before you Venmo each other for dinner again, read this. These 5 relationship money questions will help couples avoid resentment and...
Jul 112 min read
The 3 Hidden Money Rules Sabotaging Your Relationship (And How to Fix Them)
Money is one of the biggest stressors in relationships. But it’s rarely about the actual dollars—it’s about the unspoken expectations...
Jun 201 min read


How Couples Manage Money in 2025: There’s No One-Size-Fits-All—and That’s OK
Let’s be honest— money can be one of the trickiest topics in a relationship . Whether you're newly dating, living together, or married,...
Jun 132 min read


Why Even Billionaires Can’t Avoid the Money Talk—And What That Means for Your Relationship
Last week, headlines were buzzing as two of the most powerful men in the world—one the richest, the other the most politically...
Jun 91 min read


Don't Buy the Sydney Sweeney Soap
Some friendly, unsolicited advice for all the guys out there. Did you see that Sydney Sweeney is selling bars of soap made from her...
Jun 31 min read


Burn a Smoov CD for your lover
Unwrapping Your Financial Playlist: How Smoov Harmonizes Couple's Expenses. It’s that time of year again – Spotify Wrapped is here, and...
Dec 12, 20242 min read


The New Money Dance: How Modern Couples Are Redefining Financial Partnerships
In a recent Wall Street Journal podcast, financial experts shed light on a growing trend: couples are increasingly keeping their money in...
Jul 31, 20243 min read


Why Smoov? Why now?
It's been a minute since I just dumped things from my brain onto the Smoov blog so I figured since I had too much caffeine today, I'd use...
Nov 7, 20234 min read


The Netflix Dilemma Part 2: How Smoov Saved Emma and Mark's Relationship
In our previous post, we heard about the rocky relationship of Emma and Mark, who were grappling with the rising costs of shared...
Oct 19, 20232 min read


The Netflix Dilemma Part 1: How Couples Can Master Shared Expenses and Achieve Financial Goals.
How Netflix almost ruined a perfect romance. In the world of couples' finances, there's often a hidden battle brewing just below the...
Oct 19, 20233 min read
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