By: Petrina Turner With nearly half of all American marriages ending in divorce, finances hover at the top of the list as a major cause of separation. Whether feuding about not having enough money or being stressed over spending too much money, relationships are in constant stress and strain from the everyday pressures of marriage and its financial affects. Although … [Read more...]
5 Areas for My Family to Stress Less & Live More
As my quest for a stress free and more balanced life continues, I have turned my focus to how my home is run on a daily basis. Stress doesn't just come from your own bad habits, but sometimes a household change is in order to get things right. Much like the early bird challenge shook up my morning routine, I am shaking up my family’s day-to-day for the next month just to see if … [Read more...]
Singles: 4 Important Ways to be Financially Prepared for Marriage
Okay, I know you are tired of hearing, “You need to know how to budget before you get married”, or anything with the word budget in it. This point is not about learning how to budget because honestly, I want you to be able to buy your Starbucks, go on that vacation, or purchase those new jeans. Budgeting could help you eventually attain it, but it would take a lot longer than … [Read more...]
Money Monday: Three Tactics to Help You Fulfill Your Financial Goals
Solid, definable goals are the key to financial freedom. There’s no way around it. Perhaps that’s why Dr. Thomas Stanley, best-selling author of The Millionaire Next Door, emphasizes the importance of goals in achieving financial success. According to his extensive survey of American millionaires, the vast majority of millionaires set financial goals, helping to explain … [Read more...]