In this month of love, there are a lot of tough financial decisions that people are making. Here is information from two groups and I’ll present another later in the week.
WIFE.org (The Women’s Institute for Financial Education) is a non-profit source dedicated to providing financial education to women their motto, ” If you believe it, you can achieve it.”
They believe that “Money grows in groups. Amazing things happen” and have formed The Money Club. The group’s founders note, “Love and Money can sometimes seem like opposing forces driving you apart, not complementary forces for joy. For a partnership to succeed, both partners must work together financially and emotionally rather than compete against each other.
In celebration of the month of love, WIFE.org offers suggestions for improving the relationship between you, your sweetie-and, of course, your money. WIFE.org
And here is the Five Minute Guide to Love and Money from MSN.com
Wait till you read what they have to say about financial infidelity. The article notes “A recent study by GMAC, the finance company, found that in one-third of the 2,800 households surveyed, spouses admit hiding at least one purchase from their partner.
The most common secrets? Clothes, hobby-related items and gambling. Money Central
By learning to talk honestly about money, your relationship can survive. Here is a piece I did last year — even before the economic crisis took over our lives. Money management, marriage, sex and secrets
Copyright 2009 Rita Watson