It’s not just first time brides who have trouble talking about money. Women who remarry have many of the same money hang-ups, especially if money was a touchy subject the first time around.
It's counterintuitive to think about widowhood or divorce when you're getting married. Few women do.
Saturday, July 28, 2007
Saturday, July 21, 2007
The One True Thing about Marriage
Because this is the busiest time of the year for weddings, here’s a reality check…
There’s nothing inherently natural about marriage. It doesn’t obey any laws of physics or cosmic order. Nor is it divinely ordained, or biologically inevitable.
There’s nothing inherently natural about marriage. It doesn’t obey any laws of physics or cosmic order. Nor is it divinely ordained, or biologically inevitable.
Saturday, July 14, 2007
The Enemy of Intimacy
Is discussing money a hot button subject at your house?
Is your husband involved in deals you don’t understand?
Even worse, does he withhold financial information?
If you’re resentful or angry about the lack of financial intimacy between you, you’re probably angry about a lot of other things … your sex life, for example.
Is your husband involved in deals you don’t understand?
Even worse, does he withhold financial information?
If you’re resentful or angry about the lack of financial intimacy between you, you’re probably angry about a lot of other things … your sex life, for example.
Friday, July 6, 2007
Letter from a Young Widow
I received this email a few days ago. My heart goes out to this young widow whose world has just collapsed around her.
I am a young widow coping with grief, trying to understand finances, and raise 3 young children alone. I do not really understand and frankly have a lot of fear around the whole area of my finances.
I am a young widow coping with grief, trying to understand finances, and raise 3 young children alone. I do not really understand and frankly have a lot of fear around the whole area of my finances.
Thursday, June 28, 2007
What's Love Got To Do With It?
Gail and I hadn't seen each other since college. We caught up over lunch. I was horrifed at what she told me.
"My first husband and I were divorced ten years ago. Two years later, I met Eddie.We dated a few months and then married. Eddie earned more than I did. He offered to take care of our finances. He suggested I use his financial advisor and put the divorce settlement I received into the investments his advisor recommended.
"My first husband and I were divorced ten years ago. Two years later, I met Eddie.We dated a few months and then married. Eddie earned more than I did. He offered to take care of our finances. He suggested I use his financial advisor and put the divorce settlement I received into the investments his advisor recommended.
Friday, June 22, 2007
Brides and Barbie Dolls
I have been called cynical, a spoil sport who doesn’t believe in romance. Someone who wants to take the romance out of weddings.
It's not true. I like romance as much as you do, but I want something more important. I want to strengthen financial intimacy in marriage, starting with a eyes wide open approach to what the wedding will really cost.
It's not true. I like romance as much as you do, but I want something more important. I want to strengthen financial intimacy in marriage, starting with a eyes wide open approach to what the wedding will really cost.
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
A Woman's Guide to Financial Intimacy
A Woman's Guide to Financial Intimacy
Special seminar presented by Helga Hayse and Denise Hughes, a top San Francisco Bay Area financial counselor.
Date: Friday, June 20th, 2008
Time: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Place: Crystal Springs Golf Course, Hillsborough (Hwy 280, Black Mountain Road exit, west to Golf Course Drive)
Fee: $225: Includes lunch, seminar workbook and copy of "Don't Worry about a Thing, Dear" - Why Women Need Financial Intimacy
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