“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 directions with money in the … [Read more...] about One Question to Get your Spouse on Board with Financial Independence
Marriage & Money
3 Tiers of Financial Resiliency: How to Create a Shock-proof Life
When it comes to money, most people are fragile, scared, and don’t know what they’re doing. Think about it… In 2017 the average savings rate of Americans was 2.8% of income, the lowest that has been recorded. A study by the Federal Reserve showed that 50% of Americans couldn’t come up with $400 in case of an emergency. 78 % of people are going through life … [Read more...] about 3 Tiers of Financial Resiliency: How to Create a Shock-proof Life
9 Great Money Tips for Saver Spender Marriages
Money is a funny thing. For one person it can cause enough stress and consume all of their focus, effort, and energy. It can make a person pursue a career they hate, pick up a second job or side gigs. Some people love to scrimp and save while others would rather binge and spend. It’s easy to think that money is only math. Save the right amount, invest it and earn the … [Read more...] about 9 Great Money Tips for Saver Spender Marriages
Want a Healthy Marriage? 9 Marriage Tips for Incredibly Busy Couples
No one ever thinks they’ll get a divorce. No one goes into marriage thinking that “someday I will break up with the person I love and go our separate ways.” No one day-dreams about waking up one day at the age of 50 and ending things with their spouse of 20+ years. Yet these days with over 50% of marriages ending in divorce, there’s no question that there is an issue … [Read more...] about Want a Healthy Marriage? 9 Marriage Tips for Incredibly Busy Couples