3 Ways To Make A Pain-Free Money Plan (9/18/2017)
Benjamin Franklin said, “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” What a smart guy. (Although flying a kite in a thunderstorm doesn’t look like wisdom at first glance.) Planning is a key to success – especially with your money. Planning doesn’t just help you get ahead financially; it helps put (and keep) your […]
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Benjamin Franklin said, “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” What a smart guy. (Although flying a kite in a thunderstorm doesn’t look like wisdom at first glance.) Planning is a key to success – especially with your money. Planning doesn’t just help you get ahead financially; it helps put (and keep) your […]Learn More
HELP! My Spouse Won’t Stop Lying About Money! (8/31/2017)
Statistics show that hiding, cheating, and hoarding money from your spouse is on the rise. It is called financial infidelity. And it is so easy to do it these days with online banks, shopping, etc. Here is the financial infidelity “Smell Test”. Take this test today and see if there is financial infidelity in your […]
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Statistics show that hiding, cheating, and hoarding money from your spouse is on the rise. It is called financial infidelity. And it is so easy to do it these days with online banks, shopping, etc. Here is the financial infidelity “Smell Test”. Take this test today and see if there is financial infidelity in your […]Learn More
Should You Give Money To Your Adult Child? (8/14/2017)
Parenting is a lifelong commitment. The long days and nights when they are little. The rocky teen years. And the coaching, counseling, and care that continues even when “the nest” is empty. Most parents of post-college-aged kids will tell you, their “children” still have a lot to learn about life, “adulting”, and money management. Teaching […]
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Parenting is a lifelong commitment. The long days and nights when they are little. The rocky teen years. And the coaching, counseling, and care that continues even when “the nest” is empty. Most parents of post-college-aged kids will tell you, their “children” still have a lot to learn about life, “adulting”, and money management. Teaching […]Learn More
What Cleaning Your House Can Teach Your Kids About Money (7/7/2017)
Summertime is a great time to teach them because when they aren’t in school and may have some extra time on their hands. So, let’s kill two birds with one stone! Are your kids ever messy? Or is that just ours? At our house we are passed the mess-on-the-floor-after-lunchtime phase, but it is amazing […]
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Summertime is a great time to teach them because when they aren’t in school and may have some extra time on their hands. So, let’s kill two birds with one stone! Are your kids ever messy? Or is that just ours? At our house we are passed the mess-on-the-floor-after-lunchtime phase, but it is amazing […]Learn More
How Your Vacation Can Teach Your Kids About Money (6/5/2017)
Vacation is an amazing time to teach your kids about money. The good, the bad and the ugly all comes out when you are spending time with your family. Maybe it’s the close quarters, maybe it’s because mom and dad see that they are spending WAY MORE than quarters, but whatever it is take a […]
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Vacation is an amazing time to teach your kids about money. The good, the bad and the ugly all comes out when you are spending time with your family. Maybe it’s the close quarters, maybe it’s because mom and dad see that they are spending WAY MORE than quarters, but whatever it is take a […]Learn More
Feel Better About Your Money Decisions Today! (5/29/2017)
Every day involves some type of money decision – eat out or brown bag, premium fuel or regular, donate to a worthy cause or pass, allowance for the kids or not. The decisions are endless. And if you’re making those decisions with a spouse, the odds that you see eye-to-eye on 100% of those decisions […]
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Every day involves some type of money decision – eat out or brown bag, premium fuel or regular, donate to a worthy cause or pass, allowance for the kids or not. The decisions are endless. And if you’re making those decisions with a spouse, the odds that you see eye-to-eye on 100% of those decisions […]Learn More
The Type Of Cheating People NEVER Talk About (But Can Kill Your Marriage FAST) (5/8/2017)
What secrets are you keeping? Lying (even if it is just about money) is … lying. You know it deep down, but somehow you wonder if the little “green lies” won’t hurt anyone. “It was on sale.” “I don’t know what I did with that receipt.” “Um, that’s just a card I keep on hand for […]
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What secrets are you keeping? Lying (even if it is just about money) is … lying. You know it deep down, but somehow you wonder if the little “green lies” won’t hurt anyone. “It was on sale.” “I don’t know what I did with that receipt.” “Um, that’s just a card I keep on hand for […]Learn More
Three Questions To Ask Before You Get Married for the Second Time (5/2/2017)
Did you know that 66% of second marriages end in divorce? Yikes. One might think people in their second marriage would experience fewer issues because they already stubbed their toes enough the first time! But… it may be a little more difficult than that. Old habits die hard, blended families present new challenges, and communication […]
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Did you know that 66% of second marriages end in divorce? Yikes. One might think people in their second marriage would experience fewer issues because they already stubbed their toes enough the first time! But… it may be a little more difficult than that. Old habits die hard, blended families present new challenges, and communication […]Learn More
The Most Common Mistakes To Avoid Based On The 5 Money Personalities (4/26/2017)
Laura Vanderkam, Verily contributor and author of All the Money in the World: What the Happiest People Know About Wealth, wrote an incredible article about the 5 Money Personalities! Here it is! Enjoy! Everyone has his or her own unique way of thinking about and dealing with money. The Money Couple, Bethany and Scott Palmer, financial […]
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Laura Vanderkam, Verily contributor and author of All the Money in the World: What the Happiest People Know About Wealth, wrote an incredible article about the 5 Money Personalities! Here it is! Enjoy! Everyone has his or her own unique way of thinking about and dealing with money. The Money Couple, Bethany and Scott Palmer, financial […]Learn More
6 Ways To Talk About Debt — So You Can STOP Fighting About Money (4/7/2017)
It doesn’t have to be like this! Meet Tom and Julia, they’re probably a lot like you: Tom and Julia have an amazing marriage. They laugh a lot and are pretty content with a simple life. But sometimes when the humor dims, they fight about money. Not loudly. Not often. And definitely not all the […]
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It doesn’t have to be like this! Meet Tom and Julia, they’re probably a lot like you: Tom and Julia have an amazing marriage. They laugh a lot and are pretty content with a simple life. But sometimes when the humor dims, they fight about money. Not loudly. Not often. And definitely not all the […]Learn More
3 Tips To A No Fight Home Renovation (4/3/2017)
When it comes to home remodeling there can be a lot of stress and a lot of money involved! It is a major financial commitment. There is a lot that goes into the decisions of remodeling. We just remodeled our whole house in three months! We considered doing the standard one room at […]
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When it comes to home remodeling there can be a lot of stress and a lot of money involved! It is a major financial commitment. There is a lot that goes into the decisions of remodeling. We just remodeled our whole house in three months! We considered doing the standard one room at […]Learn More
6 Ways To Get Out Of Debt BEFORE It Ruins Your Relationship (3/27/2017)
Don’t let money get in the way of love. Debt is like a high school reunion; it creeps up on you before you know it. (And no one is really that thrilled about it.) But the average American household lives with $16,061 in credit card debt. And just like high school, we can’t wait to […]
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Don’t let money get in the way of love. Debt is like a high school reunion; it creeps up on you before you know it. (And no one is really that thrilled about it.) But the average American household lives with $16,061 in credit card debt. And just like high school, we can’t wait to […]Learn More
How To Score Unusual Scholarships (3/7/2017)
Whether you are investing in your own education or getting ready to support your kids going through college, we have some great tips for you to score some unusual scholarship money! Did you know that most people go after very general scholarships when there are many unusual scholarships that many people overlook? Make sure you […]
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Whether you are investing in your own education or getting ready to support your kids going through college, we have some great tips for you to score some unusual scholarship money! Did you know that most people go after very general scholarships when there are many unusual scholarships that many people overlook? Make sure you […]Learn More
3 Reasons Not to be Homeowners Before Marriage (2/22/2017)
Originally appeared in Your Tango, Article published in August 2015 and reposted in February 2017. More and more young couples are buying a house together before saying “I do.”
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Originally appeared in Your Tango, Article published in August 2015 and reposted in February 2017. More and more young couples are buying a house together before saying “I do.”Learn More
Accumulate Rainy-Day Cash to Fight Sudden Debt Attacks by Andy Masaki (2/15/2017)
Life is full of unforeseen twists and turns. You plan for something, and the exact opposite happens to you. Money problems can arise at any time. Sometimes when you least expect it. Expenses like school tuition, groceries, credit card, and utility bills are foreseeable. However, unfortunate events like storm damage to house, an accident, a […]
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Life is full of unforeseen twists and turns. You plan for something, and the exact opposite happens to you. Money problems can arise at any time. Sometimes when you least expect it. Expenses like school tuition, groceries, credit card, and utility bills are foreseeable. However, unfortunate events like storm damage to house, an accident, a […]Learn More
15 Ways To Have Valentine’s Day Every. Single. Day. (2/14/2017)
Keep your love alive (and chocolate on hand) all year long. Valentine’s day is only 24 hours, once a year – so how do you keep the love growing in your relationship year round? It takes some work and it’s not always easy especially when you are tired and had a busy day. But imagine a relationship where real […]
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Keep your love alive (and chocolate on hand) all year long. Valentine’s day is only 24 hours, once a year – so how do you keep the love growing in your relationship year round? It takes some work and it’s not always easy especially when you are tired and had a busy day. But imagine a relationship where real […]Learn More
New Year, New Money You on the Everyday Show (2/10/2017)
Did you know that about one third of New Year’s resolutions are about finances? And we all know the sad statistics for how often resolutions are kept. Hardly ever. So this year we decided to create 5 New Year, New Money You challenges to make your money management more exciting and more successful. Check out […]
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Did you know that about one third of New Year’s resolutions are about finances? And we all know the sad statistics for how often resolutions are kept. Hardly ever. So this year we decided to create 5 New Year, New Money You challenges to make your money management more exciting and more successful. Check out […]Learn More
New Year, New Money You Challenge #5 (1/31/2017)
You made it! You made it all the way to the New Year, New “Money You” Challenge #5! Pat yourself on the pocketbook. And for Challenge #5 consider: who can you help this year? After a rough year financially, when you can only donate a little, is it better to wait until next year when, […]
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You made it! You made it all the way to the New Year, New “Money You” Challenge #5! Pat yourself on the pocketbook. And for Challenge #5 consider: who can you help this year? After a rough year financially, when you can only donate a little, is it better to wait until next year when, […]Learn More
New Year, New Money You Challenge #4 (1/27/2017)
Can Dreams Improve Your Relationship? Check Out New Year, New Money You Challenge #4 Before we dive into Challenge #4 … Have you heard someone say they are adding something to their “bucket list”? Don’t think big, orange bucket that smells like hamster cage. A bucket list is a compilation of activities a person wants […]
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Can Dreams Improve Your Relationship? Check Out New Year, New Money You Challenge #4 Before we dive into Challenge #4 … Have you heard someone say they are adding something to their “bucket list”? Don’t think big, orange bucket that smells like hamster cage. A bucket list is a compilation of activities a person wants […]Learn More
New Year, New Money You Challenge #3 (1/24/2017)
Congratulations! You are remarkable! Not everyone makes it to Challenge #3. You take the time to make a better life. Not a perfect life. A better life. You’re ready for Challenge #3. Most people let their finances boss them around like a grouchy toddler on a sugar high. But you are taking steps to improve […]
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Congratulations! You are remarkable! Not everyone makes it to Challenge #3. You take the time to make a better life. Not a perfect life. A better life. You’re ready for Challenge #3. Most people let their finances boss them around like a grouchy toddler on a sugar high. But you are taking steps to improve […]Learn More
New Year, New Money You Challenge #2 (1/24/2017)
Challenge #2. The Next Steps to Investing in Your Best Year Ever. Are you having an “APPy New Year”? Remember Challenge #1? – Start the New Year off with a new money app. We want you to be APPy! Most apps are free and help you create a hassle-free budget, track travel expenses, send money, […]
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Challenge #2. The Next Steps to Investing in Your Best Year Ever. Are you having an “APPy New Year”? Remember Challenge #1? – Start the New Year off with a new money app. We want you to be APPy! Most apps are free and help you create a hassle-free budget, track travel expenses, send money, […]Learn More
New Year, New Money You Challenge #1 (1/24/2017)
Stop Waiting. Today’s The Day. “New Money You” Challenge #1 Are you ready for the best “Money You” year ever? Start your year off right. (Don’t worry if it’s not January 1! Plenty of large corporations run their fiscal year counter to the calendar year. Now you do too!) CHALLENGE #1 — APPy New […]
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Stop Waiting. Today’s The Day. “New Money You” Challenge #1 Are you ready for the best “Money You” year ever? Start your year off right. (Don’t worry if it’s not January 1! Plenty of large corporations run their fiscal year counter to the calendar year. Now you do too!) CHALLENGE #1 — APPy New […]Learn More
3 Ways To Actually Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions (12/29/2016)
Every year people make New Year’s Resolutions. The third most common resolution is to spend less and save more. However, only 10% actually keep that resolution. So the question is, “Should you even try to make financial resolutions?” We say, “Absolutely!” Here are three tips to keep your resolutions and make your New Year, New […]
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Every year people make New Year’s Resolutions. The third most common resolution is to spend less and save more. However, only 10% actually keep that resolution. So the question is, “Should you even try to make financial resolutions?” We say, “Absolutely!” Here are three tips to keep your resolutions and make your New Year, New […]Learn More
Ho, Ho, Ho Merry Christmas from Scott & Bethany (12/14/2016)
We hope you had a great year. We are so proud of all the people in our community who have been learning all kinds of tips and tricks to make your Christmas season less stressful when it comes to money! It is our goal to strengthen marriages and decrease the divorce rate. No more fighting […]
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We hope you had a great year. We are so proud of all the people in our community who have been learning all kinds of tips and tricks to make your Christmas season less stressful when it comes to money! It is our goal to strengthen marriages and decrease the divorce rate. No more fighting […]Learn More
3 Solutions to Stop Holiday Money Fights (12/4/2016)
The Christmas Season tends to invite more than just holiday joy. Arguments about money arguments can pile up faster than any presents under the tree. Most families will spend more money during this season than any other time of the year. If you’d rather skip the fights (and the fruitcake), you will definitely want to […]
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The Christmas Season tends to invite more than just holiday joy. Arguments about money arguments can pile up faster than any presents under the tree. Most families will spend more money during this season than any other time of the year. If you’d rather skip the fights (and the fruitcake), you will definitely want to […]Learn More
ABCs of Successful Holiday Spending (11/14/2016)
The holidays are quickly approaching and with a few weeks until Christmas, it is time to draft a plan for stress-free holiday spending! The National Retail Federation expects holiday spending to be almost 4% higher this year than last. They expect American consumers to spend an average of $935.58 during the holiday shopping season this […]
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The holidays are quickly approaching and with a few weeks until Christmas, it is time to draft a plan for stress-free holiday spending! The National Retail Federation expects holiday spending to be almost 4% higher this year than last. They expect American consumers to spend an average of $935.58 during the holiday shopping season this […]Learn More
3 Ways To Resist A Sale (10/12/2016)
Just last week I was shopping for a new table online. When suddenly one caught my eye. I decided I didn’t want it so I left the site. Then an hour later, I was on Facebook and there was that same table, the exact one, on my feed. It actually creeped me out…like the Sale […]
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Just last week I was shopping for a new table online. When suddenly one caught my eye. I decided I didn’t want it so I left the site. Then an hour later, I was on Facebook and there was that same table, the exact one, on my feed. It actually creeped me out…like the Sale […]Learn More
The 4 C’s to Getting Out of Debt Together (9/17/2016)
Do you and your spouse fight, argue, or play the passive aggressive game about your credit card debt? The average credit card debt per household is $15,300, and the fact that one of you thinks that the debt is ok and the other doesn’t is slowing eroding, tearing apart, and ending relationships. Here is the […]
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Do you and your spouse fight, argue, or play the passive aggressive game about your credit card debt? The average credit card debt per household is $15,300, and the fact that one of you thinks that the debt is ok and the other doesn’t is slowing eroding, tearing apart, and ending relationships. Here is the […]Learn More
How To Make School Shopping Stress Free (8/6/2016)
The average family spends close to $700 on back-to-school shopping. After Christmas, this is the biggest investment a family will make all year. You know your kids and their teachers work hard at school, so you want them to have the supplies they need. But each year the back-to-school list seems to grow and grow […]
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The average family spends close to $700 on back-to-school shopping. After Christmas, this is the biggest investment a family will make all year. You know your kids and their teachers work hard at school, so you want them to have the supplies they need. But each year the back-to-school list seems to grow and grow […]Learn More
3 Ways to Make Lasting Family Memories (7/7/2016)
Handling your money doesn’t have to be stressful. Your money can actually help you create lasting memories in your life. The benefit of spending money is an investment in creating memories for your family. How to Use Your Money to Create Small, Medium, and Large Last Memories: Small Memories – You can go to free […]
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Handling your money doesn’t have to be stressful. Your money can actually help you create lasting memories in your life. The benefit of spending money is an investment in creating memories for your family. How to Use Your Money to Create Small, Medium, and Large Last Memories: Small Memories – You can go to free […]Learn More
3 Stress Free Tips To Enjoy Summer Vacations Without Going Broke (6/1/2016)
Originally from Your Tango Save money and everyone gets a vote with these 3 types of vacations this summer. Summer is coming. You can almost hear the loud music, the papers shredding, and the ecstatic rejoicing – wait, is that the sound of students … or teachers? Everyone is counting down the days […]
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Originally from Your Tango Save money and everyone gets a vote with these 3 types of vacations this summer. Summer is coming. You can almost hear the loud music, the papers shredding, and the ecstatic rejoicing – wait, is that the sound of students … or teachers? Everyone is counting down the days […]Learn More
5 Ways to Survive the Wedding Expense Blues (6/1/2016)
Originally from Your Tango Here Comes The Bride. AND Here Comes The Bills! How to enjoy summer weddings without going broke. Wedding season is here. Your mailbox is bulging with invitations; your calendar is already littered with save-the-dates, and the biggest workout in your future is for your credit card. Weddings are expensive and […]
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Originally from Your Tango Here Comes The Bride. AND Here Comes The Bills! How to enjoy summer weddings without going broke. Wedding season is here. Your mailbox is bulging with invitations; your calendar is already littered with save-the-dates, and the biggest workout in your future is for your credit card. Weddings are expensive and […]Learn More
3 Easy Steps To a Mid Year Financial Checkup (6/1/2016)
About halfway through the year we realize we didn’t stick to our New Years Resolutions with our financial goals. But, it’s okay, there are three big things you can do to get back on track and have a mid year financial checkup together as a marriage couple. 3 Easy Steps To A Mid Year Financial […]
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About halfway through the year we realize we didn’t stick to our New Years Resolutions with our financial goals. But, it’s okay, there are three big things you can do to get back on track and have a mid year financial checkup together as a marriage couple. 3 Easy Steps To A Mid Year Financial […]Learn More
3 Stress-Free Tips To Enjoy Summer Vacations WITHOUT Going Broke (5/13/2016)
As seen in Your Tango Save money and everyone gets a vote with these 3 types of vacations this summer. Summer is coming. You can almost hear the loud music, the papers shredding, and the ecstatic rejoicing – wait, is that the sound of students … or teachers? Everyone is counting down the days […]
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As seen in Your Tango Save money and everyone gets a vote with these 3 types of vacations this summer. Summer is coming. You can almost hear the loud music, the papers shredding, and the ecstatic rejoicing – wait, is that the sound of students … or teachers? Everyone is counting down the days […]Learn More
3 Steps to a totally NEW, SIMPLE Summer Vacation Approach (4/30/2016)
If you are like us planning your entire summer can feel overwhelming…. In this interview we tackle this subject and give you 3 simple steps to make this your best summer ever. Click the video to get your 3 step Summer Vacation Tips BUT WAIT – not only do you get to hear the tips […]
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If you are like us planning your entire summer can feel overwhelming…. In this interview we tackle this subject and give you 3 simple steps to make this your best summer ever. Click the video to get your 3 step Summer Vacation Tips BUT WAIT – not only do you get to hear the tips […]Learn More
15 Quotes That Remind You To Enjoy EVERY Single Dollar You SPEND (3/29/2016)
From Your Tango Don’t feel bad about cashing in on your happiness! Love to spend money? We do! On ourselves and on others…that’s right that comes naturally to us as both of us have Primary Money Personalities of Spenders. There are a gazillion great reasons to fork over cash, swipe that card, and spend money […]
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From Your Tango Don’t feel bad about cashing in on your happiness! Love to spend money? We do! On ourselves and on others…that’s right that comes naturally to us as both of us have Primary Money Personalities of Spenders. There are a gazillion great reasons to fork over cash, swipe that card, and spend money […]Learn More
When Opposites Attract (3/10/2016)
The other day we were talking to a young lady and she was telling us about her Saver Money Personality – she gets a darn right thrill out of the coupon section in the Sunday paper! Our comment to her was, “we bet your fiancé is the exact opposite.” She said… “YOU’RE RIGHT, HOW DID […]
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The other day we were talking to a young lady and she was telling us about her Saver Money Personality – she gets a darn right thrill out of the coupon section in the Sunday paper! Our comment to her was, “we bet your fiancé is the exact opposite.” She said… “YOU’RE RIGHT, HOW DID […]Learn More
The $10,000 Newlywed Surprise (3/5/2016)Coming home from vacation is so hard! While you’re swinging in a hammock in paradise you forget your long list of things-to-do, your bills, your diet and your boss. Coming home is a startling return to reality. Josh’s return home was especially startling. Home from Maui with his new bride, he went to their bulging […]
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Money and Engagement – Do They Mix? (3/3/2016)
Scott and I were asked to write a chapter in a book for newly engaged couples. Our topic was “Getting Along About Money.” Right up our alley, right? Definitely! Funny thing is, it caused Scott and I to talk specifically about our own engagement and what we discussed before getting married. It sounded like this: Bethany: “Let’s recount […]
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Scott and I were asked to write a chapter in a book for newly engaged couples. Our topic was “Getting Along About Money.” Right up our alley, right? Definitely! Funny thing is, it caused Scott and I to talk specifically about our own engagement and what we discussed before getting married. It sounded like this: Bethany: “Let’s recount […]Learn More
Are My Money Personalities From My Parents? (3/1/2016)
When we talk with people about their Money Personalities, someone always asks us how they happened to get them. Are they born with them? Is it how they were raised? The answer is yes and not really. We see example after example that verifies your two Money Personalities are part of your DNA in other words, God […]
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When we talk with people about their Money Personalities, someone always asks us how they happened to get them. Are they born with them? Is it how they were raised? The answer is yes and not really. We see example after example that verifies your two Money Personalities are part of your DNA in other words, God […]Learn More
3 Ways To Have An Epic Spring Break (2/25/2016)
By now, if you plan on going away for spring break, your plans are in place! We hope you have a blast and get some fun in the sun. But what about those of us who plan to stay home for this season’s spring break? How do you make it memorable? How do you make […]
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By now, if you plan on going away for spring break, your plans are in place! We hope you have a blast and get some fun in the sun. But what about those of us who plan to stay home for this season’s spring break? How do you make it memorable? How do you make […]Learn More