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Wow… Times are a little tough right now – between this nasty Coronavirus going around, people losing their jobs and some states being under a Shelter in Place order, it seems like there is no end in sight. One minute we are living a normal life ( whatever that looks like for you) and then […]
WOW, can you believe this? Crazy Times. Coronavirus (COVID-19)? What in the world? We had a trip planned for Naples, Florida and Branson, Missouri for Spring Break. Not happening. And Scott and I were going to go on a much needed late Valentine’s Day getaway in April (we got engaged on Valentine’s day) in Santa […]
Is Franchise Ownership For You? 10 MUST Have Attributes! Ever wonder if franchise ownership is for you?? Many have but unfortunately, not everyone is cut out for it. Shewww… The wondering can be so exhausting guys. Are you asking yourself do you have what it takes!? Check out the 10 Attributes you must have before diving […]
The Top 3 Excuses Date Nights Don’t Happen! And 3 Tips To Make ‘em start! So Date Nights aren’t happening. That’s right – the more couples we ask the more excuses we hear. We know, we know when you hear date night you think googly eyes and a romantic dinner. Question? Is that what Date […]
5 Things NOT to do on your vacation? That’s right NOT to do. As we all know it is so easy to get caught up in life, you know the fast pace of things. In today’s society it’s all about the go, go, go… Whew! Man doesn’t that get tiring! We are always in a […]
Imagine this… no stress ways to use your vacation to teach your kids about money? Whaaat? You know, you’re getting ready for your families summer vacation and the kids are already hounding you about all the things they want to do and want to buy on the trip!? How can you use these nags to […]
It’s hard for parents to let go of their babies. We love them so much, and we just want to protect them and take care of them. Sending them out into the big world is scary. However, there comes a time when you have to let your kids stand on their own two feet. You […]
We love Spenders! Primary and Secondary Spenders are totally awesome – they’re generous, they’re not afraid to spend money, and they love to give to others. What’s not to love? Of course, we’re both Primary Spenders. So we might be slightly biased. We’re blessed to have Primary Money Personalities that are in sync, but our […]
Lying, cheating and sneaking around can destroy a marriage, but it happens all the time – with money. We see it over and over in all different forms, from hidden stashes of cash and secret credit cards to undisclosed debt. In fact, it’s such a common occurrence that we decided we needed a name for […]
Aren’t moms the greatest? We love our moms every day, but we don’t always take the time to celebrate them. Thank goodness moms will finally get their special day on Sunday. (Mark your calendars, guys, while you are at it mark it for next year too!!) We know that you want to show your mom […]
We’ve worked with so many wonderful couples over the years. One of the most rewarding parts of what we do is hearing excitement about their Money Personalities. It’s a joy to hear how knowing and embracing them is helping resolve issues and struggles in their marriages. Get a load of this…We were out to eat […]
It happens all the time – we marry our money opposite. That can be a wonderful thing! We get to look at money in new ways and learn to respect and understand different points of view, but that doesn’t happen right away. From what we’ve found, first opposites attract, and then opposites attack! It doesn’t […]
What if we told you that when you and your spouse fight about money, you’re not actually fighting about money? What??? You might think we’ve completely lost our marbles, right? We promise that we’re still completely (mostly?) sane, and if you stick with us, this will all make sense. But first, we want to tell […]
It’s no secret that couples fight about money, but have you ever thought about the underlying reasons for those fights? Well, we’ve spent years thinking about it and breaking down all the different factors that lead to arguments about money. We’ve pinpointed three of the main causes, and now we can tell you not only […]
“We need to talk about our finances.” Do these words strike fear in your heart? Would you rather do, literally, ANYTHING else? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! Most couples cite money as one of the hardest things to talk about. Sometimes couples avoid it because they don’t want to fight. Other couples find it hard […]
Here are The 3 Best Love and Money Tips. On your wedding day, as you and your spouse stood in front of your friends and family and promised to love and cherish each other forever, you probably weren’t thinking about fighting. But anyone who’s been married more than a week knows that fights will happen, […]
Not everyone likes to take risks. Some people see risks as a great way to ruin a good thing, while others feel like their day is ruined without some risk. Those differing viewpoints can be a challenge when you’re married. If your spouse doesn’t have any risk tolerance and you get all fired up by […]
Some financial experts act like people who enjoy spending money are wrong. We say, “Those experts are the ones who are WRONG.” Some people are just naturally wired to enjoy spending money. Some very successful people! In fact, these people have figured out lots of ways to be a successful spender. And we celebrate them! […]
Did your mom ever tell you, “Money can’t buy happiness?” Well, she was a little bit right and a big bit wrong. But, before you text to tell her so, check out what the experts found in these scientific studies. These different studies listed in a great Inc.com article, scientifically prove that although money doesn’t […]
Do you love to spend money? Are you someone who doesn’t mind–or actually enjoys–letting go of your hard-earned cash? Good for you. Or if you are married to one, yay! Why? Because there are plenty of reasons to celebrate the Spender in your life. We see it in kids as young as three or four–their […]
