Category Archives: Relationships & Money

Start talking, stop enabling, begin healing-Pt 2
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Welcome back to Part Two of the saga of a family who was in an enabling relationship. Yesterday we met mom B., who had an adult daughter who wanted to move back home. Mom B. set reasonable conditions, yet the … Continue reading

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Start talking, stop enabling, begin healing-Part 1
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What happens when your child-who you thought had finally moved on to adulthood and in to their own place-has to move back home because of financial difficulties? Stay with me even if your children are not yet out of high … Continue reading

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Apparently Nobody Likes a Quitter: My Debt Free Experience
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Join the forum discussion on this postHow Quitting Debt Affected my Relationships Nobody likes a quitter. Winners never quit and quitters never win. I heard these expressions a lot growing up and I certainly agree with them for the most … Continue reading

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Your Kids Learn by Watching: What are they Learning?
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In case you missed it, I wrote a guest post over at Mom’s Plans about how our children learn by watching. How we behave with money is how they will grow up behaving with money. Make sure you head over … Continue reading

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How Paying with Cash Keeps you from Over Spending
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It’s tough to buy on impulse when you remove credit cards from the equation. On Father’s Day we went to an event at our local airport called Wings and Wheels. It’s a classic car show combined with a classic plane … Continue reading

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Calling All Fathers: Time to Prepare Your Kids for Money
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Join the forum discussion on this post Father’s Day is here and I’ve been reflecting on my role as a parent. It’s easy to get caught up in our daily lives, especially on the financial side of things. We get … Continue reading

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Financial Literacy Month Question of the Day: April 10, 2011
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Today’s question comes from my friend Steve Stewart at Money Plan SOS. I love this video! When money gets tight we… A) Stop saving for retirement B) Stop eating out C) Stop talking to each other Direct YouTube link: http://www.youtube.com/embed/PxyjCufqxBw

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Can Financial Coaching Help You?
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Can a Financial Coach Help Original article written October 1, 2009 · 0 comments Can using a financial coach help get your finances on the right track? Bobby Knight (AP Photo/Tom Russo) It did for me. I’ve always been one … Continue reading

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006 Living In Financial Excellence: Save Your Marriage by Budgeting
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This week Matt and Janelle discuss how to stay committed to your spouse while working out a budget together. Continue reading

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Financial Makeover: What Could You Do With an Extra $1,000?
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Think you could do a little better with your finances? Maybe a LOT better? Could you use an extra $1,000 to jump start your plan? Well, you’re in luck! Continue reading

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