Category: finances
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More Money, More Problems?
The great paradox of wealth… As the money increases, do happiness and satisfaction increase too? Despite the wonderful things money can provide, there is also a great deal of responsibility that comes with teaching and maintaining good moral standing with regard to wealth. Society has taught us that having a lot of money paves the…
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Relationship Resolutions
It’s that time of year again… What are your New Year’s Resolutions? What about your relationship resolutions? At the start of a new year, many people try to set goals for themselves, their relationships, and their families. With the highest of hopes, they plan for the best and most positive possible outcomes. The problem, however,…
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Holidays From Hell
Is it possible to get through the holidays without losing your mind, and stability in your marriage? Around the holidays, like Thanksgiving and Christmas or Hanukkah, couples and families tend to feel additional stress because of all the added pressures and expectations that surround the season. Pesky things like extra work hours, long shopping lists,…
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Nickel and Dimed: Planning Your Financial Life Together
Do you and your partner have different financial goals for the future? Marriage means the joining of two households, two lifestyles and two bank accounts. So what happens when a shopaholic and a penny pincher get married? It’s a financial catastrophe! All couples, be it newlyweds or marathon marriages, have arguments over finances. The key…
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Can Too Much Money Ruin a Marriage?
Is it possible that having too much money can ruin a marriage? We all have stress in our life. Too many hours at work, too little time with the kids, too much money….wait…what? We always hear of the stress and arguments that can come from finances being stretched too tightly, but it isn’t very often…