# The Real Cost of Dating, Marriage & Building Wealth - Dub Washington (Finance on Fridays) Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/social-proof-podcast-680167/the-real-cost-of-dating-marriage-building-wealth-dub-washington-finance-on-fridays Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/social-proof-podcast-680167/the-real-cost-of-dating-marriage-building-wealth-dub-washington-finance-on-fridays.md Podcast: [Social Proof Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/social-proof-podcast-680167) Published: 2026-07-10T15:32:33+00:00 Episode link: https://redcircle.com/shows/a9b2dcd3-056f-4771-a45c-257dfa7193fc/episodes/eb42964f-3366-4886-bcca-8b772718e093 Audio file: https://pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/audio4.redcircle.com/episodes/eb42964f-3366-4886-bcca-8b772718e093/stream.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/social-proof-podcast-680167/episodes/the-real-cost-of-dating-marriage-building-wealth-dub-washington-finance-on-fridays Duration seconds: 2746 ## Resource Love and money are two of the biggest factors in any relationship, but how much should dating actually cost? In this episode of Finance on Fridays , David Shands and Doug Washington have an honest conversation about dating on a budget, engagement rings, weddings, building wealth as a couple, and the financial decisions that can shape your future. They share personal stories about choosing love over fast money, the importance of finding the right partner, and why building together will always be more valuable than trying to impress others. Whether you're single, dating, engaged, or married, this conversation will challenge the way you think about relationships, finances, and long term wealth. In this episode you'll learn: • How much you should actually spend while dating • Why your partner is one of the biggest financial decisions you'll ever make • The truth about engagement rings and expensive weddings • How to talk about debt, credit, and money before marriage • Why building wealth together beats chasing appearances If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs to hear this conversation. #FinanceOnFridays #SocialProof #DavidShands #DougWashington #PersonalFinance #Dating #Marriage #Money #Relationships #WealthBuilding #FinancialFreedom #Entrepreneurship Our Sponsors: * Check out Cash App and use my code CASHAPP10 for a great deal: https://cash.app Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/social-proof-podcast-680167/episodes/the-real-cost-of-dating-marriage-building-wealth-dub-washington-finance-on-fridays/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/social-proof-podcast-680167/the-real-cost-of-dating-marriage-building-wealth-dub-washington-finance-on-fridays.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.