I mentioned yesterday that I would be sharing ways to hit your Savings Target but I’m interrupting our regularly scheduled programming to address another topic: How to Stop Arguing About Money. As we are moving along in our 1 Month Money Makeover I have received quite a few comments from readers whose spouses are not […]
Need some quick ideas for Valentine’s Day on a budget? Here are a few to get you started.
Get Organized: 3 Reasons to Declutter Your Bedroom Now! I know – it’s on the to do list. Today I’m encouraging you to move the “Clean my bedroom.” task to the top of the list. Why? Clutter Drains You You may not realize it but going to bed and waking up in a space […]
If you are like many families, money is tight and there are plenty of opportunities for arguments about how to spend it. In this series, I am giving you some helpful tips to put an end to those fights. (Read How to Stop Money Fights part 1 here and part 2 here.) When you have […]
Money is one of the top reasons couples argue, so to help you put an end to those squabbles, I’m beginning a new series called Stop Money Fights (for good!). Last week I talked about acknowledging that your spouse thinks and acts differently than you do (read more here). This week I want to encourage […]
Money is one of the top reasons couples argue, so to help you put an end to those squabbles, I’m beginning a new series called Stop Money Fights (for good!). photo credit: Suvro Datta Acknowledge Your Differences “My spouse and I constantly argue about money, or don’t talk at all. He wants to freely spend […]
It’s the last official week of my Love Louder Project, but I hope that you have been encouraged to love your family more intentionally for the long-term. This week I am focusing on marriage, and one of the best ways to keep your marriage relationship fresh is to have a weekly date night. […]
I have a weakness. I sometimes compare myself to others. I find myself trying to measure up to some invisible standard that I believe those people have attained, rather than simply being content with my own life. Recently my husband and I attended an event with a lot of “beautiful” people who looked to me […]
[UPDATE: I assumed when I wrote this that you would do your due diligence to check out the people who are taking care of your children. It goes without saying that you should be extremely careful about who you leave them with.] Date On A Budget: Creative Childcare Date nights are so important to keep […]
Q: My spouse and I constantly argue about money, or don’t talk at all. He wants to freely spend our money on whatever he wants and resists my efforts to save and be frugal. Can you help me? A: First of all, let me say that you are not alone. Many couples find it difficult […]