This is part of a sponsored campaign with Wells Fargo. All opinions are my own. Recently, I had such a wonderful time sitting on BMWK’s Financial Intimacy panel sponsored by Wells Fargo. Founders of BMWK, Ronnie and Lamar Tyler, strategically positioned this discussion as the kick-off event to their 3rd annual BMWK Marriage Cruise—to make it clear that financial connection, … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Have a Financially Blessed Marriage
Being financially blessed is a desire of all couples in order to provide for their families, enjoy life, and prepare for the future. Here are 3 ways to have a financially blessed marriage. 1. Pay God First After watching my mom pay God first each Sunday at church my entire childhood, I was so excited to do it once I started making my own money. God has shown Himself faithful … [Read more...]
Money Monday: Is Financial Fibbing Ever OK in Marriage?
When it comes to money, it's hard to be honest, even with the ones we love the most. According to a new survey, nearly one in three people commits some form of financial deception in their relationship. Financial transgressions, according to the survey commissioned by the National Endowment for Financial Education, included such things as concealing a purchase from a spouse, … [Read more...]
5 Financial Mistakes You Need to Stop Making in the Name of Love
Adults are messy enough when it comes to love, sex and relationships. But for real rachetness, add money to the mix. Too many people pay dearly both emotionally and financially because they insist on treating love as a form of currency, like the yen or Euro, with an exchange rate convertible to U.S. dollars. For examples of the relationship disasters that result, just look at … [Read more...]
It’s Still Cheating: Are The Holidays Making You Financially Unfaithful?
No one likes to talk about it, but preparing for the holiday season can really create financial tension within a marriage. On the one hand, we know that the holiday season is that time of the year where, we, as a nation and global community reflect on what peace, goodwill, and love for our families and our fellow human being means to us. But if we were honest, we also know … [Read more...]
Even Through the Tough Times; 6 Ways to Have ‘Love on a Budget’
by Norma L. Jarrett “I’m married to a serial entrepreneur.” There, I said it. I’m no unconventional slouch myself. In my last year of law school I had the nerve to find my purpose. I wrote my first novel Sunday Brunch and I never looked back. My husband and I are both visionaries, which can be dangerous! An author’s inspiration is never far, so in light of a … [Read more...]