Budgeting!

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Budgeting Made Simple

Dr. John Gottman says that one of the six most common areas of marital conflict is money. (www.gottmanblog.com) Do you and your spouse have differing views about money?  Do you have a budget?  Do you understand budgeting?  Would you like to do better with this area of your marriage? 

 

David Ramsey offers courses on how to become debt free as well a books that you can read. For a date night look at some tips on how to manage your finances.

Relationship Reconnection Tip:

Prior to attending the class, sit down together and come up with a list of questions that you would like to have answered during your class time.  Where are your strengths when it comes to financial matters?  Where are your weaknesses?  How can you best help each other with the goals you have regarding finances.  Make a commitment that if this discussion creates anxiety in either of you, you will take a break and relax before continuing.  This should be a night where you commit to doing a little better.  Find something you would like to save for in the future.  That is sure to help as you have a common goal.