Janelle Brown Raises Concerns About Kody Brown’s Financial Management and Family Priorities

Expressing her frustration regarding the family’s struggles to pay off Coyote Pass, Janelle Brown openly questioned Kody’s financial decisions, noting that he often mentioned having “all these other debts.” Despite these claims, she observed him acquiring various assets such as trailers and home décor. Janelle pointed out, “I see all the art on their walls,” referring specifically to the home of Robyn and Kody. She continued, “I see all these things. And that’s fine; I have money and I’ve spent it on things, too.” Kody, defending his spending habits, stated that much of his income was directed toward purchasing multiple vehicles—claiming he had “basically had a fleet”—and paying for insurance for the children.

While Janelle admitted that she was uncertain about how Kody and Robyn managed their finances, she couldn’t help but notice certain aspects of their lifestyle. “I used to always be surprised at how nice her backyard was. It was completely finished. And there was always, like, stuff at her house. And I was like, ‘Wow. Huh.'” This observation highlighted her confusion about the discrepancies in their financial priorities, particularly in contrast to her own needs. The situation led to ongoing questions in her mind about their financial management and priorities.

Ultimately, Janelle expressed her feelings candidly, stating, “He doesn’t prioritize what I need or what I want.” This ongoing financial disparity began to take a toll on her emotionally. “I think after a while, I began to see it, and my kids were getting very angry about it, like my adult children. Like, ‘What the hell, Mom?'” Janelle’s experience reflects the broader implications of financial mismanagement within complex family dynamics, particularly in a polygamous setting.

In contrast to Janelle’s concerns, Robyn offered her perspective on the family’s financial situation. She emphasized that her budgeting practices improved significantly after her first marriage ended. “I used to be not so great with money,” she shared during the September 22 episode. “When I was young, I had hard knocks, and then I learned during my divorce really how to budget myself very, very well.” Robyn also reflected on the differing financial priorities among the sister wives, noting, “You just must have had a different priority of where your money was going to go than I did, that’s all,” highlighting the complexity of their financial discussions.