Your Money Personality™: Flyer (11/2/2012) Your Money Personality: Flyer Every person has a distinct way of thinking about and dealing with money, your Money Personality. Unfortunately money causes tension in almost every marriage, especially over time. Probably because a day doesn’t go by without a decision to be made about money – home-brewed coffee or a latte on-the-go, lunch out […]

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Your Money Personality™: Security Seeker (11/2/2012) Every person has a distinct way of thinking about and dealing with money, your Money Personality. Unfortunately money causes tension in almost every marriage, especially over time. Probably because a day doesn’t go by without a decision to be made about money – home-brewed coffee or a latte on-the-go, lunch out or brown bag, new […]

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Your Money Personalty™: The Risk Taker (11/2/2012) Every person has a distinct way of thinking about and dealing with money, your Money Personality. Unfortunately money causes tension in almost every marriage, especially over time. Probably because a day doesn’t go by without a decision to be made about money – home-brewed coffee or a latte on-the-go, lunch out or brown bag, new […]

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Your Money Personality™: Spender (11/2/2012) Every person has a distinct way of thinking about and dealing with money, your Money Personality. Unfortunately money causes tension in almost every marriage, especially over time. Probably because a day doesn’t go by without a decision to be made about money – home-brewed coffee or a latte on-the-go, lunch out or brown bag, new […]

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Your Money Personality™: Saver (11/2/2012) Every person has a distinct way of thinking about and dealing with money.  And in a relationship, those distinctions can be the difference between being on the same page about money issues and having it be a constant source of conflict.  After all isn’t there a money component to just about every decision we make as a […]

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The Lego Store! (10/30/2012)This year we took our annual family vacation to Disney World. One of our favorite things to do at night is to walk around Downtown Disney. The boys favorite stop is the huge Lego Store. They love it so much that when we announced our vacation they started saving their money. Cole—our Saver—had no problem […]

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Tires You Will Never See On A Savers Car! (10/16/2012)I (Scott) am a Primary Spender and a Secondary Security Seeker. This played itself out perfectly this last week with my new tire purchase. (Yes we were stranded on the C470 for an hour, in the hot sun, with a flat – argh!) While stranded, a truck stopped to help us … out popped an […]

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You Spent How Much?!?! (10/3/2012) A husband calls his wife the “Money Nazi.” He walks through the door and their conversation goes like this: Wife: “Where did you go out to lunch?” Husband: “We went Italian today.” Wife: “What did you have?” Husband” “A Chicken Caesar Salad.” Wife: “How much did it cost?” Husband: “I don’t know … about $13 […]

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Integrity = Honesty + Courage (9/17/2012)We were at a conference last week and we heard a quote that really impacted both of us.  That quote was “Integrity = Honesty + Courage.” For example, I am an honest employee but I see my coworker stealing supplies and I don’t speak up … I lack integrity. In other words, if you are an […]

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Rocks In The Jar (8/31/2012)It is Bethany’s and my desire to save marriages … lots of them. We can’t believe how many people think—when it comes to money—it is okay to fight, argue, lie and cheat. Or, that for some reason, money is a “hands off” subject in a relationship. We know that there is a money component in […]

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Olympic Swim Team – What it takes! (8/21/2012)I (Bethany) want to share some thoughts I had the last couple of weeks watching our athletes compete in the Olympics in London. Some of you know that I was a competitive swimmer growing up … ranked in the top 10 nationally. I recently came across an old article from that time-frame:

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Are You a Money “Joy Giver” or “Joy Stealer”? (8/3/2012)We sat down with an executive last week to discuss some opportunities.  We had never met him before and were excited to see where the conversation would lead.  We knew he followed us, but were shocked when one of the first things he wanted to tell us was how he handled this summer’s vacation differently […]

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A Gift With Unintended Consequences! (7/20/2012)What started off as a gift had unintentionally turned into Financial Infidelity for some dear friends of our, Meagan and Brandon Brown. We were sitting down with them this weekend and found ourselves bent over laughing (fortunately they had worked through the challenges so laughing was appropriate). They were describing a situation where Financial Infidelity […]

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Financial Communication and "The Little Things" (7/6/2012) We have surveyed hundreds of couples about their financial communication and they have told us many of their stories.   Some stories are incredibly inspiring, others make you wonder how the couple has managed to stay together. Some couples told us about big, blatant betrayals others offered examples of more subtle forms of financial infidelity. In […]

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A Story Of Financial Infidelity (6/18/2012) Money affects almost every decision we make in our relationship … and money decisions that are made in secret lead to what we call, Financial Infidelity.  Just like sexual infidelity starts with a little flirting here and an innocent business lunch there, Financial Infidelity sneaks into relationships without warning and creeps in through those little […]

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5 Triggers of Financial Infidelity in a Relationship (5/21/2012)Tell us your story about experiencing Financial Infidelity and be entered into a drawing for a signed copy of First Comes Love, Then Comes Money. Financial Infidelity as defined by The Money Couple: Financial Infidelity (fi-nan-shuhl in-fi-del-i-tee) noun The act of lying about, hiding, or secretly hoarding money in a relationship.

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3 Tips to Make This Year's Vacation Your Best Ever (5/7/2012) Statistics show that the average family spends $369 per day on lodging, gas, food and fun on a vacation. Do we go simple or extravagant, kick back or active??? And let’s face it, each option has a price tag associated with it. Deciding what kind of vacation to go on can be confusing, frustrating and […]

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Tips for Dating Couples (4/9/2012)We had so much fun in New York City taping for Fox News. For those of you who are familiar with the “curvy couch”, we were on the set right next to it. The hosts were great, the makeup professionals were fun, and it was an electrifying experience to share our tips for dating couples […]

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3 Tips to Agree on Your Tax Refund (3/27/2012)More than half of all Americans will get a tax refund this year. According to the IRS the average refund last year was around $3000, that money can make a significant difference in your financial picture and unfortunately, we have found, come between you and your spouse. This money decision, like every other money decision, […]

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3 Steps to Make Retirement FUN (3/13/2012)The word retirement conjures up a lot of different feelings – some spouses are scared and some have a true sense of excitement when they talk about it. Your money relationship touches every part of your life together and that’s especially true when it comes to planning for retirement.

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4 Tipping Tips (2/27/2012)How much do we tip? Why should we tip when they are just “doing their job”? Why does it feel like we are tipping every time we go out? These and many other questions come up when we are talking about the gratuities’ tip. Here are 4 ideas that will give “tipping together” a whole […]

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Happy Valentine's Day! You Spent How Much Money, Honey? (2/14/2012)We recently had a young lady who is engaged tell us that last Valentine’s Day her fiancé spent $200 dollars on Valentine’s gifts and she baked him a plate of cookies… Awkward!   The truth of the matter is that this type of situation happens all the time.  They say, “money can’t buy love”, but […]

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Destroy Your Holiday Debt (1/30/2012)The party is over and now the bills are rolling in. A recent poll cites that Americans spent 548 billion dollars during the holidays (Answers.com). How do you recover and get 2012 off to a great start? Here are three tips to get you and your budget back on track:

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Dating? Having a Money Talk (1/17/2012)You have 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. If one of those things doesn’t […]

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Take A Financial Holiday (12/20/2011)Seriously?  The Money Couple says, “Take a Financial Holiday”?  That doesn’t mean throw all reason out the window but we know this time of year can be stressful… let’s face it , ALL of the 5 Money Personalities™ find stress around this time of year:

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How to Bring Your Love and Money Together for the Holidays (12/5/2011)The holiday season brings with it beloved traditions, joyous memories, and happy moments with friends and family.  And plenty of good old-fashioned financial stress! For so many couples, the holidays are a minefield of difficult money decisions.  How do we stick to a budget and still give meaningful gifts?  Do we really need to buy […]

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Help, I Married My Money Opposite! (11/21/2011)We hear this all the time.  As we travel and speak around the country, this is a source of pain and panic for many couples.  We have found that 75% of all couples marry their opposite Money Personality!  No surprise that 70% of all divorces cite money as the reason for their split.  But being […]

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5 Steps to Fix Your Credit Score Together (11/8/2011)credit score Money affects just about every decision you make together and your credit score reflects those decisions.   Your credit score is an important part of your financial picture and having a bad score can cause a lot of tension in your Money Relationship. So here are 5 tips to get your credit score back on […]

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More Money or More Love? (10/25/2011)More money does not equal more happiness in your relationship as stated in a recent study. It is important to look at the bigger picture when it comes to your relationship and money. Most of us assume that our budget, retirement plan, and cash flow work sheet will give us a happy relationship when in […]

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5 Ways to Use your Credit/Debit Cards Together (10/11/2011)Credit cards are one of the major issues of tension and fighting in relationships. Couples that have a Spender or a Risk Taker Money Personality have to be especially careful. But never fear, couples and cards can mix, here’s how:

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Fall Forward Together (9/27/2011)As you look to the months ahead, consider these statistics: National Retail Federation reports that consumers are expected to spend $4.75 billion dollars on Halloween this year. According to mymoneyblog.com the average family spends $302 during Thanksgiving weekend. According to wikianswers.com the average family spends $1000 during the Christmas holiday season. Remember, just about every […]

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The Love and Money Lifestyle Series Coming Together (9/13/2011)We are thankful for the support from so many people as we diligently work to bring to you the new Love and Money Lifestyle Series in January 2012 – a kit that is going to change the way couples think and deal with Love and Money. Below is the “Welcome Letter” that gives you a […]

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Slash the Cash – Three Ways to Control Your Teenager's Spending (8/30/2011)Teens know a lot about money. At least, they know a lot about spending money. But few people know how to help their teenagers manage their finances, particularly when it comes to spending. Last year young shoppers spent over $170 billion – double the amount just 10 years earlier on clothing, food, music, and technology […]

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Begin With the E.N.D. In Mind (8/16/2011)One of the biggest mistakes couples make when it comes to money is to worry and obsess about finances to the point where it becomes all consuming. After all doesn’t every decision we make as a couple always come back to money? Why don’t we be intentional, talk about it, and get it out in […]

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The Money Couple's Back-to-School Survival Guide (8/2/2011)According to our research, back-to-school expenditures are second only to Christmas so the school shopping is a “biggie”. In addition to the tips below, be sure to read a recent article we were interviewed for – click here. Enjoy this time of year, keep your money relationship intact, teach your kids a thing or two […]

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4 Tips To Get Your Money Huddle Started (7/20/2011)One of the biggest mistakes couples make when it comes to money is to worry and obsess about finances to the point where it becomes all consuming. After all doesn’t every decision we make as a couple always come back to money? Why don’t we be intentional, talk about it, get it out on in […]

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5 Tips to Moving Back with Mom and Dad (6/21/2011)Okay, this might not be how you pictured your future. You thought you’d graduate from college and head off to your money-making job, your great apartment, your new life in the “real world.” Instead, that job hasn’t shown up just yet and you’re heading back to Mom and Dad’s house. Whatever your reason for heading […]

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Feeling Misunderstood In Your Relationship? You’re Not Alone. Especially If You’re Talking About Money (6/7/2011)couple love Researchers found that 70% of divorces are due to conflict over money.  We are finding that it isn’t the broken financial plan that is tearing relationships apart. It is the bickering, the fighting and the grating on each other’s nerves that is. How can you stop the fights and learn to understand each other in […]

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Your Money Personality: The Risk Taker (5/24/2011)Every person has a distinct way of thinking about and dealing with money.  And in a relationship, those distinctions can be the difference between being on the same page about financial issues and having money be a constant source of conflict.  After all isn’t there a money component to just about every decision we make […]

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Your Money Personality: The Spender (5/10/2011)Every person has a distinct way of thinking about and dealing with money. And in a relationship, those distinctions can be the difference between being on the same page about financial issues and having money be a constant source of conflict. After all isn’t there a money component to just about every decision we make […]

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