What's Your Relationship Worth?
We were pretty pumped to pick up a copy of the most recent Money Magazine and guess what??? The 5 Money Personalities book is featured! We couldn’t be more delighted to see a national magazine devoting their whole issue to Love and Money!! We highlighted some quotes that are full of tips for YOU. There is […]
The heat isn’t the only thing that climbs each summer – expenses can too. It is so easy to overspend during the summer. With more spare time, and the hope of keeping everyone entertained, your money can dissolve like a popsicle in a toddler’s fist.
Think of the summer jobs you held as a kid. I (Scott) worked at a tire store, painted houses, mowed lawns, fueled airplanes, and worked in restaurants waiting and bussing tables. Bethany was a lifeguard at the pool from sunup to sundown in Oregon. That is a long day. Kids coming home from college are […]
This year the IRS expects to receive more than 147 million tax returns. Of those filing returns, at least 75% will receive a refund. Good for you if you already have your check and didn’t file last minute. Your CPA loves you. For the rest of us? We wish we were more like you. Here’s […]
What would an episode of New Girl, Friends, or even Three’s Company be without someone getting their signals crossed? Zero fun. But mixed signals that will ruin your relationship are zero fun too! Now cut to reality and the mixed signals your honey sends you, and no one’s laughing. Add money to the confusing situation and […]
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 and adventuresome? How do […]
Do you and your significant other have tension related to giving to charities? That’s right – giving. This is what we hear: “The fact that he gives the panhandler on the street corner $5 makes me nuts!” or this, “The fact that she just called in with her credit card and pledged $50 dollars without even talking to […]
Recently, Jerry lost his job. Shortly after that, his wife, Suzie, lost hers. Their bills were piling up. Their home was about to be foreclosed. Tragedy struck big time. Call it a crisis or tragedy – it will happen. It’s not a matter of “if” but “when.” How do you work through the unexpected tragedy […]
Is Valentine’s Day a waste of money? Here’s what some of our Facebook friends had to say: We celebrate with a nice dinner the day before or after to avoid the crowds and we exchange mushy cards. Maybe we should do this the 14th of every month as a reminder to express our feelings for […]
We have all heard the standard answers to preventing money fights: Get a budget, talk about it, stop spending! If these were working we would see couples with blissful day-to-day money talk. Those ideas aren’t bad, they just don’t work. We are done, we mean done, with money fights hurting our relationships, marriages and kids. […]
Do money differences with your spouse cause a lot of tension? More money does not equal more happiness in your relationship as stated in a recent study. It is important to look at the bigger picture when it comes to your relationship and money. Most of us assume that our budget, retirement plan, and cash flow […]
I was sitting down with a friend the other day who is in a very committed relationship. He was crying in his beer – literally. His girlfriend, who he loves, is bleeding him dry. She is not a gold digger, in any way, she just loves to spend and he is trying to keep up with all […]
Very seldom do I just do a shout out for men, but I decided this was the week! Last week I heard about a guy who had himself kidnapped so he could go out
Everyone has been in a relationship where we really don’t know if he is that into it. Isn’t it horrible when you don’t know where you stand and you ask yourself, “How do I really know if he/she is into me? I am so frustrated confused and sick of wondering.” Money is a great way […]
I was in the airport thumbing through People magazine and came across an article about Katie Couric. I have always admired her because she has had to raise two girls after her husband died of Cancer. Being a cancer survivor myself, I am often drawn to cancer stories. In the article she talked about what […]
We love what Jeff Goins is doing in his “Slow Down” challenge. He is encouraging people to stop, smell the roses, and go deeper in their relationships. We completely agree. And we would like to add our Money Couple two cents: Stop. Slow down. Think about – don’t just react – to your honey’s Money Personalities.
You will not believe this…my dad redeemed a 30 year old ticket at Disneyland when he took my nephew last month. I could not believe it when I heard it – I thought, “This is taking your Security Seeker Money Personality to a WHOLE new level.” Here is what happened…
Have you ever had a misunderstanding with your adult child? About money? We hear that a call home from an adult child is about as frequent as a solar eclipse. Texting, maybe, but still. So when our friend, Brenda, saw her daughter’s name pop up on her phone she was thrilled. It went like this: […]
Scott and I just got back from the beautiful wedding of Scott’s college friend, Keith. It was gorgeous event and everyone there had so much fun! The rehearsal dinner, the toasts, and the wedding ceremony all reflected the bride and groom’s tremendous love for each other. But all those events also seemed to have an […]
We’ve probably all heard someone say, “Money is the root of all evil.” However, the actual verse says, “The LOVE of money is the root of all evil.” If we believe MONEY is the root of all evil, we are all in a lot of trouble because everyone uses money every single day. How could […]
