Having trouble getting your spouse to help with money issues or join the get-out-of-debt crusade? Here’s help.
Money
If you and your spouse argue about the same money issues over and over, it may be time to look below the surface.
Every decade of married life presents its own financial risks and opportunities, and planning ahead can lay the groundwork for making wise money choices throughout the many years you’ll share together.
It can be difficult for couples to maintain an atmosphere of trust and open communication about investing.
Money issues can cause big problems in marriage. It’s important to understand God’s plan for our finances and work to be good stewards of his property. Here are some tips to help do that.
Darby Strickland, a counselor and teacher at the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation, defines financial abuse in marriage and offers advice for helping wives who are oppressed in this way.
“As a young person, I didn’t realize the impact that early financial habits would have on my future,” says the author in this book excerpt. Join him on a journey of personal discovery and learn about practical and biblical lessons for wise money management.
How should we approach giving an allowance for our kids? How do we use chores to help our kids learn responsibility without just paying them for work?
Having open and honest communication around money management, you and your partner can share personal goals and concerns, understand each other’s financial habits, establish alignment, and agree upon a shared vision.
Teaching children biblical principles, is especially important when it comes to how they handle money.
