1. Make a budget (and stick to it). A budget overwhelms many people but it is really nothing more than devising a plan for every dollar you bring in. Having a budget helps you spend smarter and think more. It…
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5 Mistakes Couples Make With Money
When we got married, we didn’t just make a few mistakes with money—we made ‘em all! Throughout our sixteen years of marriage, there have been some trouble spots that seemed to pop up repeatedly. Failing to communicate about money Money…
But Will it Make Me Happy?
When my son Brad was about three years old, he went through a little phase. He learned to play on my emotions when asking for things. Upon hearing “no,” he would reply, “But mommy, that will make me happy.” Then…
A Psalm 4 Tough Times
“Answer me when I call to you, O my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; Be merciful to me and hear my prayer.” Lord, you saw that list of layoffs my company is talking about. I don’t…
Finances: A love Story
When my husband and I first got married, discussing finances was something best avoided at all costs. Money was a necessary evil, something to be endured when bill paying time rolled around, but not thought of much beyond that. I…