3 Ways To Actually Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions (12/29/2016)
Every year people make New Year’s Resolutions. The third most common resolution is to spend less and save more. However, only 10% actually keep that resolution. So the question is, “Should you even try to make financial resolutions?” We say, “Absolutely!” Here are three tips to keep your resolutions and make your New Year, New […]
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Every year people make New Year’s Resolutions. The third most common resolution is to spend less and save more. However, only 10% actually keep that resolution. So the question is, “Should you even try to make financial resolutions?” We say, “Absolutely!” Here are three tips to keep your resolutions and make your New Year, New […]Learn More
Ho, Ho, Ho Merry Christmas from Scott & Bethany (12/14/2016)
We hope you had a great year. We are so proud of all the people in our community who have been learning all kinds of tips and tricks to make your Christmas season less stressful when it comes to money! It is our goal to strengthen marriages and decrease the divorce rate. No more fighting […]
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We hope you had a great year. We are so proud of all the people in our community who have been learning all kinds of tips and tricks to make your Christmas season less stressful when it comes to money! It is our goal to strengthen marriages and decrease the divorce rate. No more fighting […]Learn More
3 Solutions to Stop Holiday Money Fights (12/4/2016)
The Christmas Season tends to invite more than just holiday joy. Arguments about money arguments can pile up faster than any presents under the tree. Most families will spend more money during this season than any other time of the year. If you’d rather skip the fights (and the fruitcake), you will definitely want to […]
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The Christmas Season tends to invite more than just holiday joy. Arguments about money arguments can pile up faster than any presents under the tree. Most families will spend more money during this season than any other time of the year. If you’d rather skip the fights (and the fruitcake), you will definitely want to […]Learn More
ABCs of Successful Holiday Spending (11/14/2016)
The holidays are quickly approaching and with a few weeks until Christmas, it is time to draft a plan for stress-free holiday spending! The National Retail Federation expects holiday spending to be almost 4% higher this year than last. They expect American consumers to spend an average of $935.58 during the holiday shopping season this […]
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The holidays are quickly approaching and with a few weeks until Christmas, it is time to draft a plan for stress-free holiday spending! The National Retail Federation expects holiday spending to be almost 4% higher this year than last. They expect American consumers to spend an average of $935.58 during the holiday shopping season this […]Learn More
3 Ways To Resist A Sale (10/12/2016)
Just last week I was shopping for a new table online. When suddenly one caught my eye. I decided I didn’t want it so I left the site. Then an hour later, I was on Facebook and there was that same table, the exact one, on my feed. It actually creeped me out…like the Sale […]
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Just last week I was shopping for a new table online. When suddenly one caught my eye. I decided I didn’t want it so I left the site. Then an hour later, I was on Facebook and there was that same table, the exact one, on my feed. It actually creeped me out…like the Sale […]Learn More
The 4 C’s to Getting Out of Debt Together (9/17/2016)
Do you and your spouse fight, argue, or play the passive aggressive game about your credit card debt? The average credit card debt per household is $15,300, and the fact that one of you thinks that the debt is ok and the other doesn’t is slowing eroding, tearing apart, and ending relationships. Here is the […]
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Do you and your spouse fight, argue, or play the passive aggressive game about your credit card debt? The average credit card debt per household is $15,300, and the fact that one of you thinks that the debt is ok and the other doesn’t is slowing eroding, tearing apart, and ending relationships. Here is the […]Learn More
How To Make School Shopping Stress Free (8/6/2016)
The average family spends close to $700 on back-to-school shopping. After Christmas, this is the biggest investment a family will make all year. You know your kids and their teachers work hard at school, so you want them to have the supplies they need. But each year the back-to-school list seems to grow and grow […]
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The average family spends close to $700 on back-to-school shopping. After Christmas, this is the biggest investment a family will make all year. You know your kids and their teachers work hard at school, so you want them to have the supplies they need. But each year the back-to-school list seems to grow and grow […]Learn More
3 Ways to Make Lasting Family Memories (7/7/2016)
Handling your money doesn’t have to be stressful. Your money can actually help you create lasting memories in your life. The benefit of spending money is an investment in creating memories for your family. How to Use Your Money to Create Small, Medium, and Large Last Memories: Small Memories – You can go to free […]
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Handling your money doesn’t have to be stressful. Your money can actually help you create lasting memories in your life. The benefit of spending money is an investment in creating memories for your family. How to Use Your Money to Create Small, Medium, and Large Last Memories: Small Memories – You can go to free […]Learn More
3 Stress Free Tips To Enjoy Summer Vacations Without Going Broke (6/1/2016)
Originally from Your Tango Save money and everyone gets a vote with these 3 types of vacations this summer. Summer is coming. You can almost hear the loud music, the papers shredding, and the ecstatic rejoicing – wait, is that the sound of students … or teachers? Everyone is counting down the days […]
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Originally from Your Tango Save money and everyone gets a vote with these 3 types of vacations this summer. Summer is coming. You can almost hear the loud music, the papers shredding, and the ecstatic rejoicing – wait, is that the sound of students … or teachers? Everyone is counting down the days […]Learn More
5 Ways to Survive the Wedding Expense Blues (6/1/2016)
Originally from Your Tango Here Comes The Bride. AND Here Comes The Bills! How to enjoy summer weddings without going broke. Wedding season is here. Your mailbox is bulging with invitations; your calendar is already littered with save-the-dates, and the biggest workout in your future is for your credit card. Weddings are expensive and […]
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Originally from Your Tango Here Comes The Bride. AND Here Comes The Bills! How to enjoy summer weddings without going broke. Wedding season is here. Your mailbox is bulging with invitations; your calendar is already littered with save-the-dates, and the biggest workout in your future is for your credit card. Weddings are expensive and […]Learn More
3 Easy Steps To a Mid Year Financial Checkup (6/1/2016)
About halfway through the year we realize we didn’t stick to our New Years Resolutions with our financial goals. But, it’s okay, there are three big things you can do to get back on track and have a mid year financial checkup together as a marriage couple. 3 Easy Steps To A Mid Year Financial […]
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About halfway through the year we realize we didn’t stick to our New Years Resolutions with our financial goals. But, it’s okay, there are three big things you can do to get back on track and have a mid year financial checkup together as a marriage couple. 3 Easy Steps To A Mid Year Financial […]Learn More
3 Stress-Free Tips To Enjoy Summer Vacations WITHOUT Going Broke (5/13/2016)
As seen in Your Tango Save money and everyone gets a vote with these 3 types of vacations this summer. Summer is coming. You can almost hear the loud music, the papers shredding, and the ecstatic rejoicing – wait, is that the sound of students … or teachers? Everyone is counting down the days […]
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As seen in Your Tango Save money and everyone gets a vote with these 3 types of vacations this summer. Summer is coming. You can almost hear the loud music, the papers shredding, and the ecstatic rejoicing – wait, is that the sound of students … or teachers? Everyone is counting down the days […]Learn More
3 Steps to a totally NEW, SIMPLE Summer Vacation Approach (4/30/2016)
If you are like us planning your entire summer can feel overwhelming…. In this interview we tackle this subject and give you 3 simple steps to make this your best summer ever. Click the video to get your 3 step Summer Vacation Tips BUT WAIT – not only do you get to hear the tips […]
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If you are like us planning your entire summer can feel overwhelming…. In this interview we tackle this subject and give you 3 simple steps to make this your best summer ever. Click the video to get your 3 step Summer Vacation Tips BUT WAIT – not only do you get to hear the tips […]Learn More
15 Quotes That Remind You To Enjoy EVERY Single Dollar You SPEND (3/29/2016)
From Your Tango Don’t feel bad about cashing in on your happiness! Love to spend money? We do! On ourselves and on others…that’s right that comes naturally to us as both of us have Primary Money Personalities of Spenders. There are a gazillion great reasons to fork over cash, swipe that card, and spend money […]
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From Your Tango Don’t feel bad about cashing in on your happiness! Love to spend money? We do! On ourselves and on others…that’s right that comes naturally to us as both of us have Primary Money Personalities of Spenders. There are a gazillion great reasons to fork over cash, swipe that card, and spend money […]Learn More
When Opposite Money Personalities Attract (3/10/2016)
The other day we were talking to a young lady and she was telling us about her Saver Money Personality – she gets a thrill out of the coupon section in the Sunday paper! Our comment to her was, “We bet your fiancé is the exact opposite.” She said… “YOU’RE RIGHT! How did you know?” […]
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The other day we were talking to a young lady and she was telling us about her Saver Money Personality – she gets a thrill out of the coupon section in the Sunday paper! Our comment to her was, “We bet your fiancé is the exact opposite.” She said… “YOU’RE RIGHT! How did you know?” […]Learn More
The $10,000 Newlywed Surprise (3/5/2016)Coming home from vacation is so hard! While you’re swinging in a hammock in paradise you forget your long list of things-to-do, your bills, your diet and your boss. Coming home is a startling return to reality. Josh’s return home was especially startling. Home from Maui with his new bride, he went to their bulging […]
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Money and Engagement – Do They Mix? (3/3/2016)
Scott and I were asked to write a chapter in a book for newly engaged couples. Our topic was “Getting Along About Money.” Right up our alley, right? Definitely! Funny thing is, it caused Scott and I to talk specifically about our own engagement and what we discussed before getting married. It sounded like this: Bethany: “Let’s recount […]
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Scott and I were asked to write a chapter in a book for newly engaged couples. Our topic was “Getting Along About Money.” Right up our alley, right? Definitely! Funny thing is, it caused Scott and I to talk specifically about our own engagement and what we discussed before getting married. It sounded like this: Bethany: “Let’s recount […]Learn More
Are My Money Personalities From My Parents? (3/1/2016)
When we talk with people about their Money Personalities, someone always asks us how they happened to get them. Are they born with them? Is it how they were raised? The answer is yes and not really. We see example after example that verifies your two Money Personalities are part of your DNA in other words, God […]
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When we talk with people about their Money Personalities, someone always asks us how they happened to get them. Are they born with them? Is it how they were raised? The answer is yes and not really. We see example after example that verifies your two Money Personalities are part of your DNA in other words, God […]Learn More
3 Ways To Have An Epic Spring Break (2/25/2016)
By now, if you plan on going away for spring break, your plans are in place! We hope you have a blast and get some fun in the sun. But what about those of us who plan to stay home for this season’s spring break? How do you make it memorable? How do you make […]
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By now, if you plan on going away for spring break, your plans are in place! We hope you have a blast and get some fun in the sun. But what about those of us who plan to stay home for this season’s spring break? How do you make it memorable? How do you make […]Learn More
3 Saving Strategies To Get Your Kid Out of The House And In College (2/19/2016)
Aside from retirement, sending your kids to college is probably the largest expense that you will experience. Even the politicians are saying, “College is not affordable. Student loan debt is out of control.” We think every parent worries about this. But, is it even worth saving and if so, how do you do it? […]
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Aside from retirement, sending your kids to college is probably the largest expense that you will experience. Even the politicians are saying, “College is not affordable. Student loan debt is out of control.” We think every parent worries about this. But, is it even worth saving and if so, how do you do it? […]Learn More
15 Ways To Keep Valentine’s Day Going Year Round (2/16/2016)Valentine’s day is over – but how do you keep the love growing in your relationship year round? We really work on these throughout the year. It’s not always easy especially when you are tired and have had a busy day, but imagine this: If you both work hard to implement these tips… the love […]
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3 Tips to Give You An Extraordinary Valentines Day (2/12/2016)Happy Valentine’s everyone! Valentine’s Day is very near and dear to our heart because we got engaged on Valentine’s Day. It was a red carpet night, complete with a nice dinner and a limo ride! Even if an engagement isn’t in the cards for you, we have three tips to make your Valentine’s Day the […]
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Debt Myth Number 6 (2/11/2016)We hear this all the time with the thousands of couples we work with. We cannot tell you how many times we hear, “If we just didn’t have all this debt all our problems would go away.” The reality is, debt doesn’t kill relationships–people kill relationships. So, what do you do? You make an agreement […]
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Debt Myth Number 5 (2/4/2016)Check out our latest video – 6 Myths about debt exposed, part 5. P.S. This video is the 5th one of 6 – stay tuned for the next in the series – and you can return to the previous myths by clicking here P.S.S. be sure to call us at (719)722-3495 to learn about our […]
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Debt Myth Number 4 (2/2/2016)Check out our latest video – 6 Myths about debt exposed, part 4. Do you have any other tips about this debt myth? Let us know in the comments section below!
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2016 Money Makeover (1/29/2016)Check out our latest video – 2016 Money Makeover We would love your feedback and any other tips you have to tell The Money Couple world.. just comment below!
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Debt Myth Number 3 (1/29/2016)Check out our latest video – 6 Myths about debt exposed, part 3. Do you have any other tips about this debt myth? Let us know in the comments section below!
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Debt Myth Number 2 (1/27/2016)Check out our latest video – 6 Myths about debt exposed, part 2. How many store credit card offers have you received lately? Do you have any other tips about them? Let us know in the comments section below!
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Our latest video – Money Talks Event (1/22/2016)Check out our latest video – Money Talks Event!
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6 Myths about debt exposed (1/21/2016)Check out our latest video – 6 Myths about debt exposed
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Happy New Year – what’s in it for you (1/19/2016)Check out our latest video – “Happy New Year – what’s in it for you”..
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3 Ways To Stay Out Of Debt During The Holidays (12/5/2015)
The Christmas season is officially upon us. There are gifts to buy for our kids, parents, siblings, hairdressers, postal workers, school teachers, and everyone in between. One question we ALWAYS get is: How do we keep ourselves out of debt during the holiday season? As our holiday gift to you, we wrapped up these 3 […]
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The Christmas season is officially upon us. There are gifts to buy for our kids, parents, siblings, hairdressers, postal workers, school teachers, and everyone in between. One question we ALWAYS get is: How do we keep ourselves out of debt during the holiday season? As our holiday gift to you, we wrapped up these 3 […]Learn More
3 Ways To Keep Your Spouse From Freaking Out When You Spend Money (11/27/2015)
Originally appeared in Your Tango You spend money every day. You have to. But does he have to freak out about it? Not anymore. Can you remember the last day you didn’t have to pay for something? It’s almost impossible. You spend money every day. You have to.
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Originally appeared in Your Tango You spend money every day. You have to. But does he have to freak out about it? Not anymore. Can you remember the last day you didn’t have to pay for something? It’s almost impossible. You spend money every day. You have to.Learn More
Thankful Leaves. A Fun Idea to Focus Your Thoughts (11/19/2015)
Scott and I were attending a parenting conference where the speaker reminded us how important it is to instill a thankful heart into our children.
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Scott and I were attending a parenting conference where the speaker reminded us how important it is to instill a thankful heart into our children.Learn More
Your Kids’ Can Be Generous. Here’s a Great Idea. (11/12/2015)
Here’s an idea we received from one of our readers that we couldn’t resist passing along:
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Why Pointing Out Negative Hurts (10/20/2015)
Last night we were cleaning up the dishes and I (Bethany) stuck a semi-dirty plate in the dishwasher right before Scott was ready to close it. Scott took the plate, that I had just loaded, out of the dishwasher, rinsed it off completely, and stuck it back in.
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Last night we were cleaning up the dishes and I (Bethany) stuck a semi-dirty plate in the dishwasher right before Scott was ready to close it. Scott took the plate, that I had just loaded, out of the dishwasher, rinsed it off completely, and stuck it back in.Learn More
Yes or No: Are You Guilty of Small Acts of Financial Infidelity? (10/15/2015)
We’ve talked about this before. Financial infidelity is a big issue—one we deal with all the time when counseling couples. Before you think it couldn’t happen to you, listen to this. In a recent Forbes poll researchers found “there’s a 20% chance your spouse isn’t being entirely honest with you when it comes to money.” […]
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We’ve talked about this before. Financial infidelity is a big issue—one we deal with all the time when counseling couples. Before you think it couldn’t happen to you, listen to this. In a recent Forbes poll researchers found “there’s a 20% chance your spouse isn’t being entirely honest with you when it comes to money.” […]Learn More
An Embarrassing Moment Caught on LIVE TV (10/7/2015)
This is one of my, Scott’s, most embarrassing moments caught during a recent live TV interview. You’ve got to check it out. Red-in-the-face embarrassing. Really! Laughing at yourself isn’t a bad thing. Sometimes, no matter how hard you try to pull it together, things don’t go as planned. Click here to see what happened:
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This is one of my, Scott’s, most embarrassing moments caught during a recent live TV interview. You’ve got to check it out. Red-in-the-face embarrassing. Really! Laughing at yourself isn’t a bad thing. Sometimes, no matter how hard you try to pull it together, things don’t go as planned. Click here to see what happened:Learn More
3 Ways to Get Your Spouse to Stick to the Budget (9/30/2015)
Let’s talk about the elephant in relationships: budgets. From our experience, one spouse creates a budget but the other spouse doesn’t agree, especially if that person is a Spender. It’s difficult to get on the same page. So what do you do when one partner can’t stick to the budget?
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Let’s talk about the elephant in relationships: budgets. From our experience, one spouse creates a budget but the other spouse doesn’t agree, especially if that person is a Spender. It’s difficult to get on the same page. So what do you do when one partner can’t stick to the budget?Learn More
3 Fun Ways to Spark Romance (9/25/2015)
The pressures of life and work create a challenging environment for romance. Making time for date nights is hard. We get it. Think back to when you first fell in love with one another. You couldn’t wait to spend time together—long walks in the park, movies, dinner, coffee—it didn’t really matter what you did. You […]
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The pressures of life and work create a challenging environment for romance. Making time for date nights is hard. We get it. Think back to when you first fell in love with one another. You couldn’t wait to spend time together—long walks in the park, movies, dinner, coffee—it didn’t really matter what you did. You […]Learn More