Tag Archives: dreams & goals

i would walk 500 miles, but not in your shoes

Have you ever asked your spouse about how he or she was raised regarding money? Do you know of any defining moments in early childhood, the teen years, or just after leaving home that may have influenced their perspective? Continue reading

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the pain in beginning (again)

Maybe you’ve been too scared of what you’ll find to write a plan for your spending. Maybe you’ve recognized that it’s going to be a long trek out of debt requiring much sacrifice. Maybe you need to lose weight and change your eating habits, but you know it’s going to mean physical pain and a complete overhaul of decisions you’ve made for years. Maybe you need to call your dad, your sister, your brother, your son, your daughter and apologize for something that happened a long time ago. Continue reading

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maybe you need to get over yourself

By serving your spouse, you have to yield your own desires. You have to put yourself beneath your spouse. Doing so shows your spouse what level of value you assign to him or her. Continue reading

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newlyweds & the rented castle

Many newlyweds sprint past the words of wisdom, previous experience, and mistakes of others, and fly right through the cozy, warm-red-tone-painted front door of a house they never should’ve purchased in the first place. Continue reading

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the age gap: marrying a younger mate

In a recent case, an older wife is ready to have a baby, buy a house, and live the American dream – picket fence and all. Her younger husband would prefer to be more financially secure, pay off student loans, and build up savings before starting the family and buying the house; he wants to avoid an American nightmare. And they’re arguing. A lot. Continue reading

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