The Smart Cookies' Guide to Couples and Money

The Smart Cookies' Guide to Couples and Money

Author: Andrea Baxter

Publisher: Vintage Canada

Published: 2010-12-28

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 0307357996

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This hip and accessible guide addresses all of the nagging money questions and thorny situations that come up when you're in a relationship, whether you're just starting to get serious or you're already married. This book gives couples the perfect excuse to break the silence and start talking about… money! Staying on top of your finances when you're single can be tough enough - add another person to the mix and it can seem downright daunting. Even if you've got your own finances in order, there are inevitable money issues that come up when you're part of a couple, not just because one of you may be in better shape financially than the other, but because you may each have very different perspectives on money and how to manage it. The principles the Cookies set out in their first book about the basics of life planning and investing can work for couples, too, and this guide offers simple techniques that will help readers with everything from dealing with "money baggage" to getting out of debt to planning for retirement. Again they draw practical advice and meaty anecdotes from their own financial escapades, as well as readers' queries and the personal experiences of five focus couples.


Men, Women, & Money (Hers)

Men, Women, & Money (Hers)

Author: Shaunti Feldhahn

Publisher: Bethany House Publishers

Published: 2018-05-22

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780764232626

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Hers Edition Money can be a battleground. Leasrn how to make it a strength in your relationship. Do you know any couples who fight about money? Avoid talking about it entirely? The reasons why may surprise you! Built on the groundbreaking research of best-selling authors Shaunti and Jeff Feldhahn, this new curriculum reveals the ways men and women are wired differently and why they often have opposite reactions to money-related issues. And it will teach you exactly what to do about it! Most such studies focus on the technical aspects of doing money--budgeting, investments, getting out of debt--but this experience focuses entirely on you as a couple. In this "Hers" edition you'll find information and questions carefully designed for her. You'll also get a web code that gives you access to six 25-minute video sessions taught by Shaunti and Jeff. Let this video and workbook curriculum be the first step to a whole new way of doing money together. Never again spiral into arguments about money--or ignore the subject completely. Whether you are married, engaged, or simply exploring a serious relationship, this is your chance to understand your spouse, fiancé, or significant other and feel understood like never before. Shaunti and Jeff Feldhahn are best-selling authors, popular speakers and nationally renowned social researchers. Both with graduate degrees from Harvard, Shaunti and Jeff are the authors and coauthors of many groundbreaking books, such as For Women Only and For Men Only. The Feldhahns have two children and live in Atlanta, Georgia. brightpeak financial is a division of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, a membership organization of Christians founded more than a century ago, which is based in Appleton, WI 54919-0001.


The Modern Couple's Money Guide

The Modern Couple's Money Guide

Author: Lesley-Anne Scorgie

Publisher: Dundurn

Published: 2016-04-30

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 145972979X

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Don’t let financial woes break the bank — or your heart! So you’ve met the love of your life and have settled down. Or perhaps you’re planning a splashy wedding, expecting your first child, or buying a chic house together. Life is fantabulous! The trick is keeping it that way. Money matters are the number one cause of separation and divorce in North America and you can avoid heartache by learning how to merge, manage, and grow your finances together. Bestselling author Lesley-Anne Scorgie helps couples build a powerful financial, personal, and professional foundation by following these seven steps to build wealth together: Get on the same page Scrap your emotions and sort out your accounts Curb overspending Get the hell out of debt Own the walls you live in Invest like a pro Design your master money plan Whether you’re rich, poor, or just getting by, The Modern Couple’s Money Guide will show you the key steps needed to reach your financial potential together.


Profit Sharing

Profit Sharing

Author: Gary Chapman

Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 108

ISBN-13: 1414300166

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Chapman provides practical advice on how to make money an asset--as opposed to a headache--in a marriage. His straightforward conversational style will help spouses quickly identify weak areas and reframe the way they view finances.


Men, Women, & Money Bundle

Men, Women, & Money Bundle

Author: Shaunti Feldhahn

Publisher: Bethany House Publishers

Published: 2018-05-22

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780764233005

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Money and relationships can be messy. Couples aren't taught how to talk about money, but more than that, they aren't taught that money isn't just about numbers. Our beliefs, values, experiences, and emotions all play a huge role in how we view and handle money. Getting in sync with their partner is the first step toward having good conversations about money. However, that's made even more difficult by the fact that men and women often handle money differently. Best-selling author Shaunti Feldhahn has spent years researching the differences between men and women and now partners with brightpeak, a division of Thrivent Financial--a not-for-profit, Christian member-owned Fortune-500 company with a unique approach to relationships and money--to help couples strengthen their relationships and communicate more effectively about their finances. Backed by in-depth research and full of expert advice, this dynamic six-week program gives couples the tools to: · Fight & Stress Less: Diffuse tension when talking about finances · Gain Appreciation: Truly understand differences--and their partner's thinking--around money · Get Aligned: Foster goodwill, intimacy, and financial unity in their relationship · Take Action, Together: Make more informed financial decisions together · Thrive in Love & Money: Get their finances--and relationship--on track for a brighter future The program includes six video sessions, approximately 20-30 minutes each, that introduce a key relationship component, how it applies to money, and what a couple can do about it. To go along with the videos, the kit also includes "His" and "Hers" guidebooks for couples, filled with activities, reflections, and even optional devotionals to help them get the most from the experience.


Thriving in Love and Money

Thriving in Love and Money

Author: Shaunti Feldhahn

Publisher: Baker Books

Published: 2020-03-03

Total Pages: 215

ISBN-13: 1493423029

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Over 90 percent of couples experience some level of tension around money. In fact, money issues are the number one stressor in relationships. So many books try to fix the surface problems, such as how to budget and what to prioritize when it comes to finances, but the issues go much deeper than just a simple spreadsheet. How do men and women view money differently? What do most couples fight about? How can they get on the same page? What questions should men/women ask their significant others before marriage? There are emotional and spiritual components to finances that most couples ignore. How can you agree on a budget if you disagree with each other on the basic purpose of money? Thriving in Love and Money is based on original research Shaunti and Jeff Feldhahn have conducted to get to the heart of these issues. And just as they did with their bestselling books For Women Only and For Men Only, they will use this research to provide the answers and insights you need to break the tension and provide the unity you're looking for. Let this book deepen your understanding of each other, leading to clear communication, peace as a couple, and better financial decision-making. Also available: video curriculum and workbook.


The Couple's Guide to Love and Money

The Couple's Guide to Love and Money

Author: Jonathan Rich

Publisher: New Harbinger Publications

Published: 2003-02-09

Total Pages: 214

ISBN-13: 160882828X

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We all have expectations about how to spend money, where it should come from, how much is needed for financial security, how important it is, and whether or not we can trust other people to be responsible about money. When these expectations come up against a partner's competing ideas, serious trouble can result. Money conflict is, after all, the most common factor cited as grounds for divorce. This practical and insightful guide helps you and your partner understand your individual money personalities. Its techniques will teach you to successfully negotiate and communicate about money, merge your money management styles, and implement the right money management techniques to achieve financial freedom together.