CarolB on Sept. 26, 2013, 7:32 a.m.
Great tips! Though we are kind of "odd" in how we handle our finances. I manage all the short-term stuff - day-to-day needs, bills, emergency fund, how much is left over after all this is paid. My...
View ArticleChristy Garrett @ Uplifting Famiilies on Sept. 25, 2013, 6:44 p.m.
A spreadsheet is a great way to figure out where you money is going. Thank you for sharing these wonderful tips.
View ArticleSicorra on Sept. 25, 2013, 10:55 a.m.
You guys have a really good setup and it sounds like it is working very well for you. Good for you guys for getting out of debt too!! It is amazing how many couples are not able to do that, and it can...
View Articlecorinne on Sept. 24, 2013, 9:53 p.m.
It has always been very important that my husband and I stay on the same financial track. I can see how it could cause huge disagreements if both parties are not on the same page. Unfortunately, I'm a...
View Articlekrantcents on Sept. 24, 2013, 6:24 p.m.
Both partners must buy into any goal or budget to make it successful.
View ArticleSicorra on Sept. 24, 2013, 5:01 p.m.
That is the perfect scenario Shannon! Yes, it is important for both spouses to know where the money goes, but I think it is also important to only have one spouse managing the money. That where there...
View ArticleShannon @ The Heavy Purse on Sept. 24, 2013, 10:49 a.m.
Great tips, Nikki! It is so important to have your spouse on the same page and aware of how money is being spent. While I manage our family budget, my husband is fully aware of how we spend our money,...
View ArticleSicorra on Sept. 24, 2013, 4:57 p.m.
Sounds like you guys have a great system in place that helps you both know where you stand financially.
View ArticleFI Pilgrim on Sept. 24, 2013, 9:03 a.m.
Having your spouse on the same page with you is HUGE, accomplishing goals is so much easier that way. You might even say "possible" that way. My wife and I use YNAB for the same reasons stated above....
View ArticleSicorra on Sept. 24, 2013, 4:51 p.m.
Corina.....I love your setup! He makes the money and you spend it (manage it) :-) But seriously, isn't it pretty much the same in most marriages? One person looks after all the finances and the other...
View ArticleCorina Ramos on Sept. 24, 2013, 7:40 a.m.
I am the accountant in the family and my husband has no clue what's going on lol. As long as the bills are paid he's fine. Sure he looks at the bills but just to see the amount. If it's more he'll ask...
View ArticleSicorra on Sept. 24, 2013, 4:48 p.m.
While she may be a bit frustrated, it seems as if you have everything covered from a financial perspective. I think it is quite common for one spouse to be more aware of their finances then the other is.
View ArticleDC @ Young Adult Money on Sept. 24, 2013, 5:25 a.m.
Great post, Nikki! Sometimes my wife is frustrated about not understanding all of our finances - i.e. car/house insurance, our 401k, etc. because a lot of it is on auto-pay or I pay for various bills...
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