A common phrase is “opposites attract”, and when it comes to my husband and I’s views on finances, this could not be more true. I’m what you call the “saver” , and he is what you call the “spender”. At first these two separate views caused tension. When we were first married, we were young…
We were standing in the aisle next to the ice cream freezer at Target when I realized how marrying your opposite can create matrimonial chaos. I had a hankering for cookies and cream ice cream, but my man was balking at the price. He wanted to know why the size of the container had shrunk…
As the saying goes, “everything that glitters is not gold.” Such can be the financial situation of many–what appears to be gold is nothing more than iron pyrite. Iron pyrite, commonly called fool’s gold, is a mineral that has a metallic luster and brass hue that gives it a superficial resemblance to gold. The key…
Sometimes, it takes a third party to point out the simplest things. Not that merging the finances of two is simple. However, with the right mindset and a few bits of advice the process can move right along. Get on the same page with these five points: There are unlimited things to spend money on…so…
Repeat…budget is not a bad word. Yet, couples often have a hard time calmly discussing where to spend and how much. It’s time to get on one accord and be free from the stress associated with money. Here are 5 things you need to know about managing your finances. The time to start is now!…
