Money and Relationships

Married Couples Disagree On Retirement Finances
by eNotAlone.com
Fidelity Investments' second Couples Retirement Study, first time conducted in 2007, has revealed that despite two years of crisis in the economy and financial instability, married couples have done very little in order to improve their communication

Love, Inc. The Romance in Finance
The 7 Most Important Money Decisions You'll Ever Make
by Mary Claire Allvine, C.F.P., Christine Larson
Most couples experience some tension over money. In fact, money is the single leading cause of fights among engaged people and couples in their first marriage, according to University of Denver professors Scott M. Stanley and Howard J. Markman.

Chapter 1
For Richer, Not Poorer - The Money Book for Couples
by Ruth L. Hayden
Money matters are some of the most difficult areas for spouses to approach in an open and honest way. They are also some of the leading causes of breakups and divorces. This innovative, life-changing book will forever improve your relationship.

Money and Self-Worth
Everyday Enlightenment: The Twelve Gateways to Personal Growth
by Dan Millman
Your perceived worth is another kind of belief that impacts how deserving you feel of abundance. Other factors being equal, money scarcity is often related to low self-worth and resultant self-sabotage. For example, lottery winners and others who suddenly

Mushy About Money? Being Smart, Not Sentimental About Your Finances
by EqualityinMarriage.org
Tips for taking the sensitivity and negativity out of financial issues for active, healthy management of what your household spends and saves. Let's face it, balancing your checkbook is never going to be foreplay.

Introduction
One Paycheck at a Time
by Kimberly A. Griffiths
It is no wonder in these economic times that an estimated 70% of households in the United States live paycheck to paycheck with no relief in site. In an effort to make ends meet, consumers continue to use credit cards to fill the necessary gaps.

He sits at home on the computer all day playing games and is not looking for work
by Ellen Kreidman, Ph.D
I have been married for 13 years. For 10 of those years my husband worked at the same job with me. Three years ago he decided he was burnt out and quit his job. He has had many jobs since but none have been steady. For the past 6 months he has been out of

Passion and Pensions: How to Balance Money Matters and Dating
by EqualityinMarriage.org
Regardless of how many relationships you've had, it is always difficult to manage the financial issues of dating. Different money management styles, income and debt levels are just some of the money matters that the two of you may need to balance.

The Economy's Effect on Your Relationship
by EqualityinMarriage.org
Financial issues are one of the biggest problem areas in relationships today. A strained economy can increase these issues. Here are some tips for discussing and dealing with financial challenges.

I Make More Money Than My Husband And It Is Destroying Our Relationship
by Paul Mauchline
Excuse me for being blunt to the men of the world: Guys, get over your cave man instincts! The days of being the sole provider are long gone... By Paul Machline

My Mom Makes More Money Than My Dad
by Paul Mauchline
Children like to brag about their parents - especially about their parents incomes. They repeat what they hear and observe, with total honesty. Are you unwittingly feeding them information that is going to your neighbors?