Looking Beyond Financial Needs
Just this past week I heard someone say, “money can’t buy happiness, unless you let it.” If we let money determine our happiness, what happens if we run into financial difficulties? Do we put our happiness on hold? Is this the best way to handle financial hardship? The effects of the economic downturn have created significant losses. Unemployment, loss of health coverage, and foreclosures...
Read MoreDealing with Financial Stress
Are money matters triggering problems in your marriage? According to the American Bar Association, approximately 89 percent of divorces have to do with arguments and accusations dealing with money. Needless to say, managing finances in difficult economic times is a major stressor we’ve all felt. Listed below are some suggestions that may be helpful in resolving financial strain. These...
Read MoreSurvive The Economy With Your Marriage
Many couples are facing financial difficulties. They’re losing their homes, and moving into an apartment or back home with their parents. This wasn’t the plan. The new reality of economic hardships is hitting hard. Much of what has happened isn’t your fault. Plunging 401k’s and job lay offs are outside of your control. It’s important to stay proactive and focus on the things that...
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