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Marriage and Money: 5 Tips To Reduce the Money Arguments

Family Balance Sheet

I'm participating in Women’s Money Week which is about encouraging women to speak up about money, take control of our finances, and reshape our financial future. It could be from the stress of unemployment, a large debt load, or the amount of shoes in someone's closet; money can be an evil force in a marriage.

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The High Price of Excuses, Justification, and Avoidance.

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I can only hope that she makes the decision to take control of her finances by finding a living space and a lifestyle that she can both live with and afford to support in the long term. Have you ever sacrificed your long term financial well being for convenience and ease in the short term? Get Organized'

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Meet Jackie. She and Her Husband Paid off $147,000 in Debt | Debt Free Stories

Family Balance Sheet

I had already cut expenses to the bone early on, since experiencing a multi-year stretch of unemployment, so there wasn’t much to be done there, although I think my husband cancelled his gym membership. Who handles the day-to-day finances in your home or do you work on it equally? What are your financial goals now?

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Yakezie Carnival November 13, 2011- November Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Now without further adieu, I present you with the dozens of great reads written by Yakezie members and challengers alike this past week in our efforts to bring you timely insight on personal finance and lifestyle today. Personal Finance Whiz: Keynesian vs Hayekian Economics – The Solution To Our Recession? I’m a geek, he’s not.

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Stay the Course Financially

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

’ While there is some macro economic sense in consumer spending causing an impact on the country’s growth, it doesn’t necessarily play well at the individual consumer finance level. It will help you learn to set and meet financial goals, start auto investment programs and increase your savings when your income increases.

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23 Passive Income Ideas To Help You Make Money In 2023

Savings Corner

It’s easy to find a qualified financial advisor to guide you through life’s most important financial decisions. Try Bankrate’s free AdvisorMatch service to quickly get connected to a CFP® professional who can help you achieve your financial goals. Passive income is not… Your job. But having at least a few is a good start.

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