My husband makes more money than I do. I don’t think it means anything special. It’s just a fact. I appreciate all he does for our family, and he knows it, but his income is simply a fact. It’s been a fact since we got married. Will it always be a fact? Maybe not. If I keep hustling the way I am, probably not. There may be a moment when we sit down and I say, “Babe, looks … [Read more...]
5 Ways Couples Commit Financial Infidelity
By Toni Husbands Webster.com defines infidelity as: Unfaithfulness to a moral obligation Marital unfaithfulness or an instance of it Are you morally obligated to be open and honest with your spouse in all areas – including the finances? Absolutely! For those who’ve experienced an extreme breach of trust regarding finances or are dealing with an actual disorder, … [Read more...]
I See “Debt” People: 3 Habits of the Highly Indebted
The highly indebted by way of poor financial choices, consumer charging, and unrealistic standards of living come in an array of sizes, hues, shapes, languages, and ethnicities. Despite these superficial distinctions, there remains a unifying mentality and set of behaviors that unite this demographic. Their movements, habits of being, priorities, and ways of navigating have … [Read more...]
Do You Believe that Marriage’s Biggest Challenges Can Be Good For You
Money problems are the number one reason marriages end in divorce. Everyone knows this, and many have witnessed it. The finances in your marriage have the potential to be your biggest obstacle to having an awesome marriage. I'm convinced every marriage has dealt with this obstacle regardless how much money they have. My marriage is no different. I can truly say money … [Read more...]
Money Monday: How To Make New Year’s Resolutions That Last
It's that time of year again when we vow to live differently in 2012. As January rolls around New Year's resolutions are the hot news item. And while it may seem that setting resolutions is an exercise in futility, clinical psychologist Dr. John Norcross explains that New Year's resolutions may be more helpful than we think. According to longitudinal studies performed by his … [Read more...]
Money Monday: Uncovering Your Money Demons Is Key To A Financially Successful New Year
"In a nation that was proud of hard work, strong families, close-knit communities, and our faith in God, too many of us now tend to worship self-indulgence and consumption. Human identity is no longer defined by what one does, but by what one owns. But we've discovered that owning things and consuming things does not satisfy our longing for meaning. We've learned that piling … [Read more...]