Tag Archives: Relationships & Money

How Paying with Cash Keeps you from Over Spending
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It’s tough to buy on impulse when you remove credit cards from the equation. On Father’s Day we went to an event at our local airport called Wings and Wheels. It’s a classic car show combined with a classic plane … Continue reading

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Calling All Fathers: Time to Prepare Your Kids for Money
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Father’s Day is here and I’ve been reflecting on my role as a parent. It’s easy to get caught up in our daily lives, especially on the financial side of things. We get so focused on working hard to make … Continue reading

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Financial Literacy Month Question of the Day: April 10, 2011
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Today’s question comes from my friend Steve Stewart at Money Plan SOS. I love this video! When money gets tight we… A) Stop saving for retirement B) Stop eating out C) Stop talking to each other Direct YouTube link: http://www.youtube.com/embed/PxyjCufqxBw

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Financial Literacy Month Question of the Day: April 3rd, 2011
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  When a man leaves his father and mother to join his wife to become one, they… A) Have separate checking accounts B) Have a joint account C) Remain free spirits Having trouble viewing the video? Click here to watch … Continue reading

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052 Financial Excellence: Save your Marriage from Money Fights
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Episode 52: Improving your marriage & relationships with special guests Marcia Thompson & Early Fuller of Christian Counseling Ministries, March 23, 2011. In today’s show I interview counselors Marcia Thompson and Early fuller about common marriage problems (specifically involving money) … Continue reading

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006 Living In Financial Excellence: Save Your Marriage by Budgeting
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This week Matt and Janelle discuss how to stay committed to your spouse while working out a budget together. Continue reading

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Are You Talking to Your Spouse?
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Ok, admit it. Whether you’re single or married, sometime in your life you’ve probably argued with someone about money. If you’ve been in a relationship for any amount of time you’ve probably argued quite a lot about money. Continue reading

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My Daughter is Going to College!
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Dear Matt, My daughter is going to college this fall. We did not prepare for this financially. She will have some loans but we want to try and help her out if possible. I feel that we should stick with our plan of eliminating debt and when we are done with that step go right on to building our emergency fund. Possibly in 2010 then we might be in a better position to help her out. Any thoughts? Continue reading

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Do you Trust your Spouse?
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How can you have trust in a relationship when your bank accounts are in separate names? You can’t. The answer lies in working together each month on a written budget to spend every dollar on paper before it hits the joint bank account. Continue reading

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Cash Flow Planning for Spouses
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A personal point of view from a reluctant spouse. Written by Janelle Wegner Wife of Matt Wegner, Founder and Lead Counselor, Matt Wegner Coaching, www.financialexcellence.net “I want control! No budget sheet is going to tell me what to do with … Continue reading

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