The National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE) has concluded through conducting an online poll that 31 percent of people who combine finances with their spouse or partner have been deceptive about money with the individuals who trust them. Some lies
Marriage and Credit – You Can Protect BOTH Even If Your Spouse Has A Bad Credit Score. I recently received an E-mail from a loyal Pilgrim “K” asking about how marriage would impact her credit score. Seems “K” has a high credit score but soon-to-be “Mr. K” doesn’t. She wondered if marrying this gentleman would hurt her credit score.
Recently, my pastor gave a message about the leading causes of money issues in marriage. He referred to them as “money minefields” that if not dealt with (or defused) lead to problems in marriage and much of the time divorce. These are 5 of them.
Most of us are committed to learning how to move past our blocks to creating financial success and prosperity in our lives and in our marriage. But why is it that when you and your spouse add money conversations to the mix that it seems like you suddenly create the ingredients for the perfect storm? Have you ever wondered why it is it that you can be so committed to conscious financial growth in your life and suddenly go completely bonkers when your partner makes even the most seemingly benign money request?
What’s it like for you when you talk about money with your spouse? Do you have a lot of tension and stress or have you found a way to get on the same financial page with each other?
Money problems in marriage often happen because couples don't get started correctly with their finances. These 6 tips for marriage and money will help your marriage get started down the right path.