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We’re not sure everyone would admit it, but money affects our friendships. And we’re not just talking about money you loan to a friend. Your approach to money affects your relationships. Whether you know it or not. Is money getting in the way of better friendships for you? Every person has a unique approach to […]
Wedding season is upon us. And with invitations arriving for destination weddings and Pinterest-perfect affairs let’s talk a little about how much you need to spend on a wedding gift these days. And let’s not forget the important union – of your opinions – we’d like to make sure you and your spouse agree on […]
Why care about tipping? Does something as little as leaving a tip really matter? Well, if you don’t care about it you should know your date or your mate probably does! Not to mention the worker providing your service! We think it’s time to put on your grown-up panties and learn the appropriate amounts to […]
College selection time can be scary — and exciting — for both you and your young adult. But with thousands of colleges in the United States, plus online and overseas options, college selection can also be overwhelming for your college-bound kid. Discussing those options is a terrific opportunity for you to learn more about your […]
If we could write our 20 year-old selves a letter it would say, “Start now. Start saving for retirement. Even just a little.” We know it doesn’t sound fun or maybe even necessary to start saving for something so far off, but if you do, you will thank yourself some day. And that “some day” […]
When you choose a vacation will you select between all-inclusive and pay-as-you-go? The number of vacationers selecting an all-inclusive model is on the rise. Just 15 years ago only 10% of travelers chose an all-inclusive vacation, but that number has jumped to 75% now. And Club Med says 70% of those electing an all-inclusive vacation […]
When you hit your 40s and 50s no one wants to talk about retirement. Retirement once felt like it was a long way off … now it feels like a cop car zooming up behind you in your rear view mirror with its lights flashing. We hate to state the obvious, but retirement is coming. […]
This last week, we lost some tulips (thank you, hail) and enjoyed some track meets (thank you, sunshine), and now we’re back to talk about retirement, specifically for entrepreneurs. More and more people are joining the ranks of entrepreneurs these days. Technology and even crowdfunding is making it easier for anyone to launch a product […]
In 1978, 40 years ago, 60% of all teens were pounding the pavement to get summer jobs, but today that number has fallen to 35%. We are amazed to think the number teens trying to get a summer job is almost half what it used to be. Summer is a great time to send kids […]
Saving for retirement sounds a little like eating kale. They say we “should” do both, but nobody really wants to. It’s hard to clearly see today what retirement might look like in the future. So who else needs some motivation to save for retirement? If the research is accurate two-thirds of us need to get […]
April is Financial Literacy Month, and now is a great time to take on the scary side of finances: credit scores. Understanding and talking about credit scores and debt is uncomfortable in every relationship, but taking it on together is key to a healthier, wealthier marriage. All About Credit Scores In a nutshell, a credit […]
In 2003, the United States Senate designated April as Financial Literacy for Youth Month. In March 2004 the Senate unanimously passed Resolution 316 that officially recognized April as National Financial Literacy Month. This law emphasizes the importance of every American understanding financial basics and terms. Scott wants to cast a vote for national cake month […]
Dating and money lies can be a tricky subject. Whether you’ve been married before, or are dating seriously, don’t give in to the temptation to avoid talking about money. Settling into a serious relationship without establishing common ground with money can lead to serious problems down the road. Don’t Wait Until You’re Married When dating, […]
Raise your hand if you think saving money is easy. No one? Yep. See, we can do that in the blog without seeing your hands because we know NO ONE has their hand in the air. Saving money is difficult. There are way too many fun things–and necessary things–we need to buy to make saving […]
Our family loves March Madness. We have a blast watching the basketball games together. The cinderella stories, the buzzer beaters, and the heartbreak – it has been such a fun family activity. But what do March Madness and Money & Marriage have in common? Yesterday, we were talking and I (Bethany) said to Scott, “You […]
Research shows financial infidelity is on the rise. Financial infidelity is any lying, hiding, or hoarding of money in a relationship. And, frankly, it is a perfect recipe for divorce. But, the good news is there are definitely ways to avoid financial infidelity. When we were in Denver filming a segment for the Everyday Show […]
Is your spouse cheating on you with YOUR MONEY? Research shows over 15 million people are lying about their money to their spouse. That’s a lot of millions. We don’t share this to point any fingers, but to lay out the facts to caution everyone about how destructive those lies can be. In fact, there […]
So we were speaking at a conference recently and someone came up to me (Bethany) and asked. Do YOU ever hide money from Scott? I took a breath and felt the blood rising in my cheeks and then I told them about the time I lied about money. Because truth be told, I have. […]
Many people never go a day without a voice in their head doubting their choices, abilities, or behavior. Some people hear that same negative self-talk in their head when it comes to money or finances. Do you ever feel like the words in your mind about saving or spending or investing are a negative nag? […]
If you’ve been married awhile it is easy to let date nights be a thing of the past. But there is a huge win for both of you to kickstart your date nights and set aside time to connect (without the kids) each week or at least each month. Investing in your marriage is not […]
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