Family counseling isn’t as common as it needs to be. Many families take no effort to acknowledge the problems that they might have as a family. Everyone likes to pretend that their family is alright which in turn is the root cause for families falling apart. If you want to make something right, the first […]
Money and Relationships
4 Ways Money Issues Can Impact a Relationship – And NOT in a Good Way!
There was a time when only the rich and the famous entered into prenuptial agreements but in recent years, more and more couples have begun engaging in this practice. Whether you have anything of value, entering into the relationship isn’t quite as important as what you can take away if that relationship should turn sour. […]
Tips to Deal with Clients Who Don’t Make Payments on Time
To maintain a healthy business, it is important to ensure that payments are made on time. But, you will always run into at least one client who delays the payments, not just once but consistently many times. If this bad habit of your client continues, it may become a problem for the normal functioning of […]
5 Checks To See If Your Business Information Is Secure Enough
Nearly all businesses run on valuable data, whether that’s your client list, your customers’ financial details, or your proprietary recipes and trade secrets. Keeping this information safe is essential to retain your customers’ trust and distinguish your products and services from competitors. Is your data secure? Perform these five essential checks to look for common […]
Teens and Money: Should they have a limit?
How can I stop the incidentals [for] my teen daughters and their wants at the drugstore for makeup and shampoo, etc? [Should I] Give my girls an allowance/budget for misc. items and clothing? I received this question on teens and money from a reader a few months ago (sorry dear reader, I’m a little slow!). […]
The #1 Reason we have successfully lived on one income for 16 years
My family has survived (and thrived, like Ty’s family) on one income for over 16 years now. Cutting down to one income wasn’t always easy, but it was something we were willing to deal with to create the life we wanted. And it’s a choice we are grateful to have been able to make. We […]
Do you fight about money? The best first steps to take
Do you and your partner fight about money? If you’re in a long term relationship, there probably will be times when you disagree about money. That’s normal. But if you routinely argue about your finances, take heed. Fighting about money can lead to deeper relationship problems. Unfortunately, having money differences is one of the main predictors […]
Give the Best Gift They Will Never Forget
Yes, this is personal finance blog. But I don’t want you to save more money, pay off your debt, build an emergency fund, or invest just for the sake of having more money. That’s not what it’s about. I want you to do it for the freedom it brings. Freedom from stress and the freedom […]
Weekend Money Tip: Do you need to have a hot money date with your partner?
Financial trust = better sex? A Money poll found that 88% of millennials prized financial responsibility in a partner, ranking right up there with humor and intellectual compatibility. And, here’s the fun part – those who trust their partner with money reported better sex lives. Definitely something to work toward. The implications of financial well-being […]