Money touches each and every aspect of our relationship. Money discussions can easily turn into “money fights.” If we are going to fight about money, we better learn how to fight fair. Here is a tool you can apply to each “money struggle”. Use our acronym F.A.I.R. It stands for Forgive, Assess, Input, and Respect. Read the entire Money Couple Minute on Fighting Fair About Money and learn how to implement F.A.I.R. into your money discussions.
Archive for September, 2009
Fighting Fair About Money
Thursday, September 24th, 2009Investments vs. Cash in Hand…Which is Better?
Saturday, September 19th, 2009Financial decisions are rarely all-or-nothing prospects. If you’ve been investing in your retirement or a college fund, there’s no reason why you can’t pull back for a few months while you ride out the downturn. However, make sure you’re taking advantage of any matching programs offered by your employer whenever possible. Read the entire Money Couple Minute regarding investing vs. cash in hand to find out more tips to help you determine whether investments or cash in hand makes the most sense for your relationship and goals.
Can Separate Savings Accounts Help You Save?
Friday, September 11th, 2009Separate accounts give you the ability to create a clear, easily accessible savings plan that will motivate you to keep saving! Some couples put all of one partner’s income into a savings account. This not only helps them build a nest egg for future investments, it also trains them to live on one income so they can survive a job loss or other changes. For more in-depth details on the benefits of separate savings accounts, read the complete Money Couple Minute HERE.
Are Separate Accounts a Good Idea?
Friday, September 4th, 2009Separate accounts can be very helpful. They make it easy to see who’s spending what. But they can also open the door to hidden spending and other secrets that are the core of financial infidelity. Remember, strong financial communication is based in partnership. If you’re going to have separate accounts make sure you keep each other up-to-date as to where that money’s going.
Read the entire Money Couple Minute on separate accounts. Discover the simple tools you can use to help keep your financial relationship on track whether you decide to use separate accounts or not.