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5 Lessons Learned When Our Finances Went Awry

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I was reminded that even though August 2013 was a scary time, I learned some valuable lessons and proved to myself that I can make positive changes with regards to my family’s finances. 5 Lessons Learned When Our Finances Went Awry. Communicate with your spouse. Do NOT put your head in the sand. And where did we go wrong?

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Resolve to Regularly Discuss Your Finances with Your Spouse

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But for the two of us to achieve our financial goals, we need to have money conversations and they need to be done regularly. Money conversations aren't always easy to have, yet I feel that for me and my husband they are so imperative to the stability of our marriage and our home. Column H = Interest rate or finance charge.

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Four Weekend Activities that will Rock Your Financial World

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Are you making progress towards the life and finances you want? When you reflect on your life and your finances, you may find that there are changes you want to make. When you reflect on your life and your finances, you may find that there are changes you want to make. Talk finances with your family for 15 minutes.

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Marriage and Money: 5 Tips To Reduce the Money Arguments

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I'm participating in Women’s Money Week which is about encouraging women to speak up about money, take control of our finances, and reshape our financial future. No surprise there; I write a blog about family finances. I developed this spreadsheet years ago, as a way to communicate our finances with my husband.

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A Goal Without a Plan is Just a Wish

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I manage the finances for our business and our family and by August 2013, I felt the weight of the situation. Sitting down with my husband to discuss our situation was one of the hardest conversations I have ever had in our marriage, but I felt so much relief getting it off my chest. We are communicating regularly.

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Buying A House In 2023: A Step-By-Step Guide

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Check your credit score Your credit score will help you determine your financing options; lenders use it (among other factors) to set the terms and rates of your loan. Common real estate contingencies can hinge on financing, appraisal, home inspection and more. Would renting for another year or two improve your financial standing?

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How to Say No When a Sibling Asks for Money

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Plan a Speech Develop an elevator speech – a very short (1 minute or so) prepared speech to control the conversation. Keep it businesslike and a bit formal and use this speech to prevent the conversation from becoming a high pressure appeal to your heartstrings. Take Baby Steps Start by saying no to small things. No related posts.

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