Archive for May, 2010

4 Steps to Confront the Financial Cheater

Monday, May 24th, 2010

Shelley was putting away her husband’s laundry when she discovered a stash of bills for a credit card she didn’t recognize. It’s a story that plays out over and over with couples we talk to. Everything seems to be fine and then Bam! One of them discovers the other has been keeping money secrets.

If you’ve just discovered your partner has been hiding money from you, using a secret credit card, or lying about spending, what we call “Financial Infidelity”, you have a choice to make…[Read the entire Money Couple Minute HERE].

Planning for the Wedding: 5 Tips for the Parents, Bride, and Groom!

Monday, May 10th, 2010

With clear expectations and solid financial communication, couples can get to their big day without the added stress of money battles. Here’s how to make sure the road to the wedding is as wonderful as the wedding itself.

For Parents:

1. Get on the same page. View complete details HERE.

2. Be sure about what strings are attached. View complete details HERE.

3. Make sure all the parents are happy. View complete details HERE.

For Couples:

4. Assume you’re on your own. View complete details HERE.

5. Be gracious. View complete details HERE.

View this Money Couple Minute and all the others HERE.