Archive for January, 2010

Is It Time to Take a Risk?

Monday, January 18th, 2010

What now? It’s a question we are hearing from more and more couples as the recession takes its toll. Those who’ve lost jobs wonder what they’ll do next. Those who’ve taken a major financial hit are trying to rebuild. Those who’ve weathered the changes so far are worrying if they’re going to be the next casualties.

But in the midst of these changes, many people see opportunity. This might be the right time to take a risk with your time and finances. But first you and your partner need to cover these four bases… Click HERE to read the entire Money Couple Minute on taking a risk. You can see all the Money Couple Minute topics HERE.

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5 Financial Resolutions You Shouldn’t Make

Monday, January 4th, 2010

Getting out of debt is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions—it’s right up there with losing weight. And like losing weight, it’s a resolution that, more often than not, is broken before January comes to an end.

Everyone should set financial goals for their families. In setting these goals, it is important to be smart about the kind of goals you set and your plans for meeting those goals.

Briefly, here are the 5 financial resolutions you shouldn’t make for 2010. Read the entire Money Couple Minute HERE to get all the details for each one.

1. We Will Spend Less

2. We Will Not Fight About Money

3. We Will Have Our Finances Under Control By April

4. We Will Have a Perfect Budget

5. This is the Year We Get Out of Debt

Again, there are full descriptions of each of these resolutions not to make. You can find them in this week’s Money Couple Minute.

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