“How do I get my spouse on board with FIRE (Financial Independence)?” That’s the question I see repeated every week in the world of personal finance and in the FIRE (financial independence retire early) movement. The reality is that far too many marriages are stuck in a game of financial tug-o-war. Pulling, heaving, and running in opposite … [Keep Reading...] about One Question to Get your Spouse on Board with Financial Independence
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