Marriage and Money
Everyone knows that money is a prime source of disagreements in marriage, but the Wall Street Journal recently put a number to the issue: 75 percent of married adults in the U.S. quarrel about finances with their spouse. At least that's how many admitted doing so in a recent Journal/Harris Interactive online survey. The most common trigger points? "Irresponsible spending" and "not saving enough."
Matt's View
One of the best ways to minimize financial disagreements is to use a household budget. A budget encourages couples to work together in deciding how to allocate their income. And it can serve as a helpful reminder about mutually decided upon goals should one start dreaming of a time-share or bass boat.
Do you have a budget? If not, download my free Budgeting Quick Start Guide . It's a lot less expensive than a marriage counselor!
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Managing Money by The Book
- "I delight in your decrees; I will not neglect your word." - Psalm 119:16
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