Financial intimacy is about the sharing of financial information that affects each married partner. It's central to a committed relationship. Each partner is legally entitled to the information. Financial intimacy is not about romance. It's about real life. The consequences of not knowing about your marital finances can be devastating if you are ever faced with widowhood or divorce.
Monday, January 28, 2008
Hostage to Her Husband’s Superstition
Some superstitions are harmless, like knocking on wood, carrying a rabbit’s foot or hoping that,if you get on a plane with your right foot, the plane won’t crash. I do this last one myself.
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Don’t Marry If You Can’t Discuss Money
I get emails from people who have read my book. Here’s one from Nancy:
I’m going to be married in two months. It’s a second marriage for both of us. I really love him, but I’m worried about this unwillingness to talk about money with me.
I’m going to be married in two months. It’s a second marriage for both of us. I really love him, but I’m worried about this unwillingness to talk about money with me.
Saturday, January 12, 2008
What Money Really Means
I once attended a workshop about money. One of the exercises our group of 50 had to do was chew a brand new $100 bill. Most of us gagged.
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Is The Bag Lady Syndrome Really Irrational?
Men, whether successful or not, don’t seem to worry about becoming destitute in their old age, invisible, unloved, roaming the streets, scrounging in garbage cans for food.
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