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Are money issues ruining your marriage or relationship? Every November and into January of the following year I get so many emails about needing help with money problems. In part, I believe that people who don’t budget, spend freely, and hope for the best need far more help than those who do use a budget. Today, I want to explain to you how you can fix your money problems and it only works if you REALLY want it to. At the very  bottom of the post you will see our November budget numbers and how we spent our money. Money...

For Couples Struggling With Money, There Are Ways To Fix What Is Broken One of the number one questions I get emails about on this site has to do with couple money management. How do you handle finances in a relationship? You communicate. It’s as simple as talking to each other. When you are in a relationship you don’t often see the financial side of how a person spends and saves money until you get married. If you live together before you get married then you should have some idea whether a potential partner is a good saver but that’s...

PAY BILLS ON TIME EVERY MONTH USING A BILL PAYMENT SCHEDULE Not paying your bills on time is a big deal and one that could see you smothered in debt or even worse on the naughty list with creditors. Using a simple bill payment schedule will ensure that you know when your bills are due so you pay them by the due date. One of the biggest problems when it comes to late bill payments is that your credit rating can take a hit. Defaulting on a bill payment means you aren’t abiding by the rules of the contract set...