The Matrimony & Money podcast is a fun show about how to build your marriage & money with actionable steps. Sherman who is funny, relatable, and honest has taken advice from industry experts in marriage and finances to create this show. Along with his personal knowledge he’s created an excellent show that is sure to make you laugh, cry, and think while creating a better marriage and building wealth. To be a part of the show and get your financial and marriage questions answered, send your email to matrimonyandmoney@gmail.com
We did it. $203,000 gone in just 27 months — while raising three kids and running two businesses. In this episode, Sherman and Cristina share the raw truth behind their debt-free journey. From the scary first budget meeting (it looked like five and a half years at first) to strict cash envelopes, surprise flat tires, and fighting lifestyle creep when income started rising. Sherman opens up about the final big payment — how he hesitated, almost backed out, then cried alone at the computer when...
16 Jun 2026
The One Money Lie Most Couples Believe (That Keeps Them Broke)
What if the real reason you’re stuck isn’t a small paycheck… it’s the lie you keep telling yourself? In this raw, funny, and eye-opening episode, we spill the tea on our broke days: calculator in hand at Publix, coupon chaos, endless eggs and sodas, and putting stuff back because the budget said no. We expose the #1 money myth that traps couples: “If we just made more money, everything would fix itself.” Spoiler: More cash without better habits just means more spending. We did it the hard way...
9 Jun 2026
Episode 9: Money Kills More Marriages Than Anything – Fix It This Week
Most couples fight about money. It creates stress, secrets, and resentment that slowly destroys marriages. But it doesn’t have to. In this solo episode, I share simple, practical steps for married men (and single men planning ahead) to take the lead on money and protect your relationship. You’ll learn: Why regular money dates beat money fightsHow to build a team budget that actually worksThe power of budget discipline and delayed gratificationHow to kill lifestyle creep and secret spendingWhy...
2 Jun 2026
Episode 8: How to Protect Your Marriage (and Your Money) as a Man
In this solo episode of Matrimony and Money, Sherman gets real with the guys. He shares practical tips on staying pure in your mind and actions — cutting out porn, setting up safeguards like Covenant Eyes, sharing all passwords, and avoiding things like “work wives.” He explains why protecting your money protects your family: getting debt-free, planning for retirement, and not depending on the government when you’re older. You’ll also hear why regular date nights and yearly trips with your wi...
27 May 2026
Episode 7: Why 'My Money, Your Money' Is Ruining Marriages
Sherman and Cristina talk openly about one of the biggest fights in marriage: money. They share why they combined everything from day one and why treating finances like roommates usually backfires. Real talk, funny stories, and simple steps to get on the same page. Key Topics Covered: Why separate accounts can create secrets, bitterness, and distanceThe power of "one bucket" – two become one in every way, including moneyTheir story: Married at 22, different incomes, but chose unity from the s...
20 May 2026
Episode 6: Busting 5 Money Myths That Hurt Your Marriage
In Episode 6 of Matrimony and Money, Sherman and Cristina talk straight about five common money myths that quietly damage marriages. They break down each one: “More money will fix our problems.”“Talking about money kills the romance.”“As long as the bills are paid, we’re good.”“Only one person should handle the finances.”“We’ll figure it out when we make more money.”You’ll hear real stories from their own life, why these myths stick around, and simple steps strong couples take instead—like se...
12 May 2026
Financial Infidelity: When Your Spouse Is Lying About Money
Quick Summary Sherman and Christina talk openly about financial infidelity — hiding spending, secret purchases, or not being fully honest about money in marriage. They share real stories from their own 21-year marriage and give practical steps to fix it. Key Stories Sherman surprised Christina with a Mexico trip using a car accident settlement instead of paying debt. She was upset at first, but it became their favorite vacation and started their love for travel.Christina admits to impulse buy...
5 May 2026
Money Dates That Don’t Suck: Stop Fights & Make Them Fun | Matrimony & Money Ep. 5
In this episode, Sherman and Crristina get real about one of the most dreaded (yet powerful) habits in marriage: the Money Date. If money talks in your relationship often feel like a vibe killer, spark arguments, or leave you both stressed, you’re not alone. The couple shares exactly why these conversations go wrong and how to completely transform them into fun, productive, and even romantic check-ins that actually move you closer to financial freedom. From setting the right mood (goodbye Chi...
28 Apr 2026
Episode 4: Money Personalities – Why You Handle Money Differently (And How to Make It a Superpower)
Do you and your spouse fight about money — or just avoid the conversation entirely? In this episode, Sherman and Cristina get real about their own money personalities and why understanding yours might be the key to finally getting on the same page. They break down the four money personalities — Saver, Spender, Avoider, and Planner — and share how their opposite styles have actually strengthened their marriage and their finances. In this episode: • The 4 money personalities and how to spot y...
21 Apr 2026
Ep. 3 — We Finally Talked About Money (And Then He Admitted It Affected Our Sex Life)
In this episode — the first time Cristina has joined Sherman on the mic — the Merricks get completely real about what 14 years of carrying $203,000 in debt actually looked like inside their marriage. Not the highlight reel. The real thing. From coupon date nights and putting groceries back on the shelf, to Cristina's heart surgery in the middle of it all, to the night a Sally Mae phone call at a movie theater in Tennessee changed everything — this is the story behind the story. And at the v...
14 Apr 2026
The Silent Money Stress Killing Couples (It’s Worse Than Fighting)
Most people think money problems look like constant arguments. But some of the most financially stuck couples never fight at all — they just carry the stress quietly. And in this episode, Sherman Merricks breaks down why silent money stress is often more dangerous than fighting, and what to do about it. Sherman and Cristina Merricks paid off $203,000 in 27 months — as featured on The Dave Ramsey Show, Fox News, and Fox Business. In this episode Sherman shares what their quiet stress actually...
6 Apr 2026
We're back!
We're back — and there's a lot to talk about. After taking some time away, Matrimony and Money is returning with a renewed purpose, a clearer mission, and everything we've learned along the way. In this episode, we're pulling back the curtain on why we stepped away, what that season taught us, and why we felt called to come back now. We also share where this show is headed — and who it's really for. If you're a couple navigating the stress of debt, trying to get on the same page financiall...
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