What's Your Relationship Worth?
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, but 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 are blessed to have Primary Money Personalities that are in sync, but […]
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, and one of the most rewarding parts of what we do is hearing excitement about their Money Personalities. It is such 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 […]
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 […]
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, and the majority of them will be about money. […]
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 you 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 […]
For the win! If you want to win big this year with your Valentine, what you say matters as much as the gift. Because what you say when your Valentine opens their gift shows them: a. how well you know them, and b. how much thought you put into making the gift a perfect fit […]
My mother loves to tell stories about how precocious I was as a child. I often pushed the boundaries just to make sure they’d hold up. A favorite story my mom likes to tell occurred when I was three years old visiting a cousin who lived on a small lake. After we arrived and hugged […]
Quick question: How long is the average length of retirement? None of us know for certain, but some are surprised to learn it’s almost 20 years. The U.S. Census Bureau says the average length of retirement is 18 years. But that’s just an average. An increasing number of Americans are living to age 100, which […]
You could learn a lot from a Risk Taker! I know. I am married to one. Risk Takers profit from their optimistic mindset and all of us can benefit too. That side of Bethany’s personality used to catch me off guard and make me a little anxious. But I have seen time after time how […]
Spoiler alert: you won’t be young forever. Some day you will retire. Everyone. Now what that looks like is up to you. Will you be knitting and porch sitting? Or more likely starting your own side hustle and traveling the world? Either way – you want to enjoy it, and the happiness odds increase if […]
Does your spouse ruin the holidays for you? Seems harsh, but it must be true for many. In fact, 16 million people Googled “my husband ruins every holiday” and over 46 million Googled “my wife ruins every holiday”. Yikes! Don’t ruin your holiday for your spouse! This time of year is without a doubt very […]
