My kids don't like to save money. They like to spend it. But no matter how much I am working to save, my family still needs time as a family. We still need to do things together and make memories. We need time to laugh together and slow down enough to hear the truths in each other's hearts.
So here are 20 things you can do as a family to enjoy time with each other, make memories, show you care.
To pay or not to pay...that is the question. Or is the question how much to pay or why to pay?
When talking about allowances, there are many questions...and even more opinions. Only you can decide what is best for your family. But here are some thoughts to get you started.
Let's start with the basics.
My Aunt was fond of saying, "Two are cheaper than one...if one doesn't eat!" Unfortunately, it is true. Marriage adds complexity to your money plans. It increases problem area and adds new areas of concern. However, in the joy of new love, money beliefs are seldom among the top things we think about. If you want your marriage to go the distance, we recommend that in the midst of the wedding plans you also take time to think about your financial plans. Of all the wedding gifts you will get, this may just be the most useful in the end.
Conflict – very few of us enjoy it. But disagreement done right can be a very good thing. Disagreement and the discussions that follow often lead to better solutions than just agreeing to avoid the conflict. We believe that it is better to talk through a situation and come up with the best solution than to agree with your partner and resent them later. Money is a touchy situation. Sometimes a ‘sure thing’ goes south. In those moments, you need to be able to stand together knowing that you both made the decision.
So here are a few simple guidelines for a fair discussion.