By Dr. Corey Allan
Can you think of anything more exciting to do with your spouse than talk about your family finances?
Um, I sure hope so!
But that doesn’t mean that it’s not a vitally important and incredibly rewarding practice. I know you’re busy, and probably particularly so during this back-to-school season, but that’s no excuse for poor communication about money.
In fact, that’s precisely the reason why you need to have regular meetings with your spouse to talk shop about your finances.
How regularly?
If you’re actively working to pay off your debt or aggressively meet some other financial goal, you should aim for a weekly sit-down together. This is also appropriate if you’re new to the practice or if you’ve only recently... More...