Handling Finances in Marriage
September 2, 2003 |
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Transcript
A popular family counselor has shared how his dad would think nothing of shooting off three boxes of shotgun shells for entertainment, but would consider it wasteful if his wife used an equal amount of money to purchase a potato peeler that didn’t work. It didn’t matter that she enjoyed shopping just as much as he enjoyed shooting his gun; his values were different than hers. And when it comes to money, whether you’ve heard it ten times or this is your first, it still is the number one source of disagreement in marriages. Financial consultant Larry Burkett has advised that a newlywed couple should label their credit cards “Danger, Handle with Care!” and one of the best ways to preserve a marriage and keep a relationship healthy is to stay out of debt. If money has become a source of conflict in your family, can I recommend two things? Stop spending and start communicating. It’s vital as a couple to come up with a budget and agree how money should be spent. This is partnership! It strengthens your marriage, leads to wiser decisions and increases your cash flow, not your debt. |
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