Wouldn’t it be great if money is the one thing you never argue about? Home Finances for Couples is a great help for a partner in a relationship, who wants to manage the family finances efficiently, move toward meeting the shared financial goals and live in financial peace with no money issues. This book will explain the basics of home budgeting in a simple manner, as there are no complicated financial terms to be afraid of. Ideally, both partners in a relationship should read this, but even one is enough to make a difference. Home Finances for Couples contains 10 main chapters along with interviews, practical exercises, links to the best American and Canadian personal finance bloggers, visual illustrations and graphs. What Amazon customers are saying? "This book will help to manage your money, and communicate about your money, in a very healthy and positive way - and that can save you a ton of frustration about money later on". "I'd recommend this book to people who are planning to get married or recently got married" "Very easy to read and straight to the point narrative"

Wouldn't it be great if money is the one thing you never argue about? I condensed and grouped all exercises from the larger title "Home Finances for Couples: Resolve Money Problems in Marriage and Learn Easy Steps to Manage Family Budget" in this tiny book. Think of these exercises as a fitness program to improve the Financial Health of your relationship. It's for the reader who has no time to read the full edition, but who is eager to solve all money problems in his or her own relationship and live in financial peace. Aside from the exercises, you will also get examples, links to the articles from top personal finance bloggers, links to free home budget templates, and helpful money-saving mobile apps overview. I don't insist on doing all the exercises, but do as many as you can in the listed order. Use them not only for financial improvement, but also for open and honest money talks with your loved one. "Family Money Fitness Program" is a wonderful idea for engagement or wedding gift according to the feedback from the first readers. It was inspired by Dave Ramsey's "Total money makeover," but it also adds valuable relationship advice, particularly for young couples and newlyweds. Moreover, it will motivate you to act in the following areas: Organized livingFinancial planning for couplesMoney management for couplesBudgeting and saving moneyMaintaining monthly budgetMarriage and money discussionsEarning more moneyIt might be a light and intelligent engagement gift for your relationship;)Click on Look Inside book cover to find out more...

Are you off to a good start financially in your marriage? She's a shopaholic and he's a tightwad. Or he's a spendthrift and she's a penny-pincher. Are their marriages doomed to fail? Should they even marry at all? It's been said that the two most destructive problems in a marriage are mismanagement of money and poor communication. In this financial book, Money Before Marriage, Larry Burkett disarms these powerful threats by summarizing the key insights of wise money management. Learn how to avoid the most common financial and communication pitfalls experienced by thousands of newlyweds by: Applying to your marriage what God's Word says about finances Discovering the practical aspects of managing your personal finances Answering the tough questions relating to debt, credit card use, life insurance needs, and separate bank accounts Preparing your new family's first budget Let Larry Burkett help you to smooth out the bumps in your marriage before they start. "The prudent sees evil and hides himself, but the naive go on, and are punished for it." -- Proverbs 22:33

Money matters are some of the most difficult areas for spouses to approach in an open and honest way. They are also some of the leading causes of breakups and divorces. This innovative, life-changing book will forever improve readers’ relationship as a couple by teaching them budgeting and money-management techniques that will last a lifetime. Whether readers have been together for many years, a few years or are just starting out, this book will show them how to permanently resolve all their money issues. Its unique approach does not offer a quick fix, but, rather, an evolutionary process that will teach readers how to make their money life work in a way that fosters a strong, committed, lifelong partnership. Readers will learn how to work together in a financial partnership focused on budget and cash flow. Even as their life as a couple changes and the numbers in their budget fluctuate, readers will be able to effectively employ the methods, strategies and skills they learn in this book for a lifetime. This book identifies the three communication responses couples use that do not work to create a long-term financial partnership, the four cornerstones of a healthy money partnership, the two absolute rules of budgeting, the three negative consequences that result from living without defined couple goals and what your mutual values are. It provides a step-by-step structure for developing a workable budget that both members of the couple are committed to emotionally and intellectually. In addition, readers will find this book readily accessible and easy to read. It presents case studies from the author’s consultation practice, along with examples and step-by-step practical instructions that all readers will be able to use in their day-to-day life as a couple. The case studies will encourage readers and help them see that they are not alone; the concise, easy-to-use information will show them why thousands of couples have benefited--and continue to benefit--from the author’s unique approach to money management for couples.

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Review: One of the best money management books for couples! Money is a leading cause of divorce, and many couples think they are alone with their financial struggles, or have given up. Marlow and Chris have the stories to prove they are NOT alone! Couples Money discusses the financial dynamic of a partnership from the perspective of a married couple in the financial services industry. After seeing the financial reality of thousands of couples of all walks of life, they felt they must share their insights to what they believe is the cure for "financial cancer". Marlow and Chris also share their personal story of financial transformation and how they got on the "same page". Couples Money shares life changing insight with easy to follow action steps any couple can follow. This is a must read for any couple looking to improve their financial situation and the quality of their relationship. Preview one of the best money management books for couples by clicking on the cover of Couples Money