This is your first Money Date prompt. Do this one with your partner this week. Tonight you're getting honest about your starting point. No shame, no judgment — just clarity. Open with this: "On a scale of 1-10, how comfortable do you feel talking about money with me right now?" Then work through these together: What's your combined monthly income after taxes? What are your fixed monthly expenses? Do either of you have debt — how much and what kind? Do you have any savings or an emergency fund? What's one money habit you're proud of, and one you want to change? This week's rule: No shame zone. Whatever the numbers are, they're just a starting point. Action item: Write down your combined net worth (assets minus debts). Even if it's negative. That's your Day 1 number. Come back here when you're done and tell us how it went.