Why These 3 Financial Lies Guarantee Divorce (9/16/2015) What if we could tell you three things that would guarantee the end of your marriage? Would you listen? Do you even think you need to? What really transpires between “I do” and “we’re done” anyway? Every relationship is unique, but if you’re not careful, these three things will guarantee divorce.

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5 Funny Examples That Prove “Quantity” Time With Your Kids Matters (9/9/2015) Originally appeared in yourtango.com Let’s get real about this “quality vs. quantity” debate. We recently saw a perky talk show host ask a mega celebrity, “How do you balance a busy schedule with two kids and a husband?”

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Do You Suffer From Financial Infidelity? (9/2/2015) This article originally appeared in ameriprisefinancial newsletter “Financial infidelity” is the No. 1 cause of divorce. So what is it, and how do you know if it’s a problem in your marriage or relationship?

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The Truth About Debt: 6 Myths Exposed (8/26/2015) Originally appeared in boundless.org Good debt, bad debt — here’s what you need to know. Is all debt bad?

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3 Success Hacks to Survive Back to School Spending (8/11/2015) It’s that time of year again. Back to school shopping. In our home, there’s a little bit of grieving going on as well. With school getting ready to start in two weeks, it means our summer is over. I, Scott, for one am bummed.

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3 Ways to Kill Your Relationship in a Hurry (8/6/2015) How honest are you about money with your spouse?

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How to Tell If You’re Raising a Spoiled Brat (7/30/2015) A big struggle we face as parents is how to raise our kids to be responsible when it comes to money.

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Why Your Kids Money Habits Are Shocking (7/16/2015) Sure we love them, but sometimes our kids can really drive us crazy – especially when it comes to money!

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2 Clever Ways to Immediately Improve Your Marriage Money Woes (7/10/2015) Originally appeared in Your Tango Your mother was right—you need to think before you speak. So, why isn’t it that simple? Maybe mama didn’t know your spouse is sooo frustrating! Or, that money would be so tight in your marriage. Maybe mom didn’t know that you want what you want, when you want it. (Hmm … […]

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Dating? Improve Your Money Conversations Now! (7/1/2015) You’ve been dating and are starting to be filled with hope and excitement as you think about your future together. Where will you live? What kind of family will you have? What kind of adventures will you experience How would you handle your money as a couple?

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Spending Your Kids Inheritance is a Good Thing (6/26/2015) Bethany and I recently experienced what it’s like to enjoy your inheritance while your parents are still around.

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Surprise! 3 Useful Tips to Thrive with Boomerang Kids (6/19/2015) There is no debating that things have been tough for kids graduating from college the past 8 years. Here is a statistic we recently stumbled across: “One in five people in their 20s and early 30s is currently living with his or her parents. And 60 percent of all young adults receive financial support from […]

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Can You Redeem 30-year-old Disneyland Tickets? (6/12/2015) You will not believe this…my dad redeemed a 30-year-old ticket at Disneyland when he took my nephew recently. I could not believe it when I heard it. I thought, “This is taking your Security Seeker Money Personality to a WHOLE new level.” Here is what happened…

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Your Vacation Can Be Fight-Free (6/4/2015) Vacations are great – fights on vacations are miserable. Let’s face it, most arguments start with a disagreement about money.

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How to Avoid Raising a Spoiled Brat (5/29/2015) We are  excited to republish this article by Susan Johnston, which originally appeared on USNews.com, where we are cited. By establishing financial priorities, many parents hope to teach their children valuable money lessons.

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Speaking To Our Military: Do Your Money Personalities Matter? (5/22/2015)money, military We had the supreme opportunity to speak to a large group of our Armed Forces at Fort Carson in Colorado Springs, Colorado about their Money Personalities. What a thrill! To all our Armed Services Men and Women, we salute you! We are so thankful to live in this great country with an incredible military that […]

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10 Ways to Guarantee You’ll Pay Your Child’s Bills Forever (5/14/2015) This article originally appeared on PittsburghParent.com Does an “empty nest” equal an empty bank account? It doesn’t have to. But a nationwide trend shows over two-thirds of parents over the age of 50 financially supported a child older than 21 in the last five years.  The practice is so common psychologists named this period of […]

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Trying to Keep Up With the Joneses? (5/8/2015) Ok, we all ask ourselves — even Scott and I ask it — “Are we trying to keep up with the Joneses?” This is a hilarious interview that, at times, runs amuck. Does the host think I (Bethany) am swearing????

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Getting an F in Marriage? How to Get an A Today! (5/1/2015) This article originally appeared in Your Tango While our kids are eagerly anticipating summer vacation, in one state, parents considering a divorce are going back to school. Oklahoma lawmakers signed a bill requiring divorcing couples with children under the age of 18 to complete a mandatory educational program. We guess parents are not going to […]

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Money Woes Hurting Your Marriage? 2 Clever Ways To Talk About It (3/26/2015) Originally appeared in Your Tango Your mother was right—you need to think before you speak. So, why isn’t it that simple? Maybe mama didn’t know your spouse is so frustrating! Or, that money would be so tight in your marriage. Maybe mom didn’t know that you want what you want, when you want it. (Hmm … […]

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Satisfy Your Valentine In 3 Easy Steps (2/11/2015) Originally appeared in Your Tango Like it or not – Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Some love it and some hate it. When Scott and I were first married, I asked him to handle three holidays: my birthday, our anniversary, and Valentine’s Day. And do you know what? He has made plans for […]

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Would Your Spouse Say You’re “Money Mean”? (2/3/2015) Use this checklist to see He said. She said. He’s wrong. I’m right. Finger pointing can quickly turn into finger poking when money is involved. Lots of spouses fight about money. In fact, divorced couples say “money” ruined their relationships more than any other factor.

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Is My 5 – 25 Year Old Entitled? 5 Ways To Know (11/25/2014) “Reprinted from original article in Your Tango“ Once upon a time, parents feared their children wouldn’t have enough. Now we fear our kids have way too much. You want to give your child every advantage you never had, but where is the line between investing in their growth and happiness and raising an entitled brat?

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3 Tips To a No Sweat Christmas (11/11/2014) Let the holiday shopping begin! Isn’t it amazing that the day after Halloween everything bag of orange candy was gone and the Christmas decorations were up? Major retailers are open on Thanksgiving – attempting to lure us in for the “spendiest” season of the year. The average family spends $786 dollars on holiday gifts and […]

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3 Tips for A Best-Ever Vacation (11/2/2014) Experts say the average family spends almost $400 a day while on vacation. But agreeing, as a couple, on the amount to spend is no day at the beach! How do you decide the right amount for your personal, family budget?

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Know Your Kid’s Candy Eating Approach (10/29/2014) Happy Halloween, everyone! Candy and fun are in the air — but what does that have to do with raising money smart kids? EVERTYHING ☺ We are excited to share with you a Your Tango article that has been getting a lot of “buzz” and teaching many about the power of observing your kid’s candy […]

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3 Tips to Survive a Lopsided Money Relationship (9/3/2014) A couple of weeks ago we were walking off the Denver Everyday TV show set. Chris Parente, the host of the show, suggested we give tips to couples who have a big difference in the amount of money they each make. We LOVE hearing your Money Relationship Questions!

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3 Ways to Heat Up Your Relationship! (8/5/2014) 3 Ways to Heat Up Your Relationship!
Ok, we get it! Making time for date nights is hard especially with all the commitments and pressures of life and work. But we also have to remember that we fell in love with one another because we spent quality time together. We went on adventures, went to movies, and had long walks in the park. All of these experiences contributed to why we fell in love in the first place.

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3 Tips to Survive Your Kids Moving Back in With You (7/22/2014) 3 Tips to Survive Your Kids Moving Back in With You -
There is no debating that things have been tough for kids graduating from college the past 8 years. Here is a statistic we recently stumbled across: "One in five people in their 20s and early 30s is currently living with his or her parents. And 60 percent of all young adults receive financial support from them." NY Times You can make this moving home trend the best years of your relationship

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Dating? When and How to Have the Dreaded “Money Talk” (7/8/2014) Dating? When and How to Have the Dreaded “Money Talk” -
You’ve been dating and are starting to be filled with hope and excitement as you think about your future together. Where would you live, what kind of family would you have, what kind of adventures would you experience, and how would you handle your money as a couple?

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3 Tips to Turn your Kids into Saving Machines (6/24/2014) 3 Tips to Turn your Kids into Saving Machines -
According to our research one third of America has a Primary Saver Money Personality (not to mention one third of you have Saver as your Secondary Money Personality). That’s the good news! The flip side of that is that two thirds of us don’t. The old saying “A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned” is easier for some of us to embrace than others. After all, statistically, we are only saving 4.5% of our income for retirement. That’s the adults. Now what about our kids? How do we turn our kids into Saving Machines no matter what their Money Personalities are. (By the way, we are working on a new Money Personality Assessment for kids. Stay tuned!)

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3 Ways to stop a “Money Nag” (6/12/2014) Who likes to be nagged? Not us! According to a new study out of the University of Copenhagen, nagging can actually be the cause of premature death. The study goes on to say that couples who are in high stress relationships because of nagging spouses are two to three times more likely to “kick the […]

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3 Tips from Our Money Magazine Article (6/10/2014) We were pretty pumped to pick up a copy of the most recent Money Magazine and guess what??? The 5 Money Personalities is featured! Have you picked up your copy yet? We couldn’t be more delighted to see a national magazine devoting their whole issue to Love and Money!! We highlighted some quotes that are […]

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3 Tricks to Curb Summertime Spending (5/27/2014) The heat isn’t the only thing that climbs each summer – expenses can too. It is so easy to overspend during the summer. With more spare time, and the hope of keeping everyone entertained, your money can dissolve like a popsicle in a toddler’s fist.

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3 Ways to Help Junior Find a Job This Summer (4/29/2014) Think of the summer jobs you held as a kid. I (Scott) worked at a tire store, painted houses, mowed lawns, fueled airplanes, and worked in restaurants waiting and bussing tables. Bethany was a lifeguard at the pool from sunup to sundown in Oregon. That is a long day. Kids coming home from college are […]

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3 Ways to Have Fun Together (4/15/2014) This year the IRS expects to receive more than 147 million tax returns. Of those filing returns, at least 75% will receive a refund. Ok, so the money is coming in for 75% of us. Good for you if you already have your check and didn’t file last minute. Your CPA loves you. For the […]

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5 Mixed Signals That Will Ruin Your Relationship (3/18/2014) What would an episode of New Girl, Friends, or even Three’s Company be without someone getting their signals crossed? Zero fun. Now cut to reality and the mixed signals your honey sends you, and no one’s laughing. Add money to the confusing situation and it’s even less funny.

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3 Ways to Have the Best “Staycation” (3/15/2014) 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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3 Ways to “Do Good” Together (2/27/2014) Do you and your significant other have tension related to giving to charities? That’s right – giving. This is what we hear: “The fact that he gives the panhandler on the street corner $5 makes me nuts!” or this, “The fact that she just called in with her credit card and pledged $50 dollars without even talking to […]

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3 Tips to Survive a Financial Tragedy Together (2/19/2014) Recently, Jerry lost his job. Shortly after that, his wife, Suzie, lost hers. Their bills were piling up. Their home was about to be foreclosed. Tragedy struck big time. Call it a crisis or tragedy – it will happen. It’s not a matter of “if” but “when.” How do you work through the unexpected tragedy […]

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