Finance Week

FINANCE WEEK ON HAPPILY MARRIED AFTER AUGUST 22nd – AUGUST 28th

CONTEST RULES AND PRIZES BELOW!

It’s no secret that one of the most common problems in marriage is the topic of money. Particularly new marriages, but some couples are still trying to slay that finance dragon years into their marriage and it causes big problems. I think every couple that I’ve ever met talked about dealing with getting on the same page about marriage at one point or another. In fact, an article in the New York Times quotes a study that charts the direct correlation between finance-related tension and risk of divorce. The report cited that couples who argue once per week were 30 percent more likely to get divorced than a couple who had a finances spat maybe a few times per month.

So because we want you to be Happily Married After and also not flat broke and fighting, we present to you FINANCE WEEK! (enter music, Money, money, money moneeeeey. MONEY!!!) This week we will be discussing topics around finances and the foundational issue with getting you and your spouse on the same page so no matter what financial state your money is currently in, you can get started repairing both your finances and elimating the risk of ending it all over the ‘almighty dollar.’

NOW FOR THE FUN PART! — There’s also some FREEBIES! There’s nothing that spells financial reprieve like something you don’t have to pay for, right? Right. Well we have a CONTEST during this week and some prizes provided to us by Dave Ramsey at DaveRamsey.com and Howard Dayton at Crown Financial Ministries

THE PRIZES!:

Tuesday Prize:  Book: The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness by Dave Ramsey. In this New York Times Bestseller Dave Ramsey condenses 17 years of financial teaching and counseling into 7 organized, easy to follow steps that will lead you out of debt and into a Total Money Makeover. (valued at 24.99) - Congrats to the Winner of the Tuesday prize, LaShawn Wiltz!!!!

Thursday Prize: Book: Money and Marriage God’s Way by Howard Dayton. In this book, you will learn what to do before you say “I Do”, how to discover your financial personality and all about successful money management. Howard also looks at such issues as blending your family and the special challenge of stay-at-home moms. He offers practical, biblical principles to common problems, shares encouraging stories of real life couples and provides interactive discussion opportunities for you and your spouse. (valued at 14.99) Congrats to the winner of the Thursday prize… Katina Hundley!!!

GRAND PRIZE: Saturday: Kit: Financial Peace University Home Study Kit by Dave Ramsey. This kit is a life changing program that teaches you how to make the right decisions with your money and empowers you with practical skills and confidence needed to achieve your financial goals and experience true financial peace. The average family pays off $5,300 in debt and saves $2,700 in the first 91 days of Financial Peace University. The kit includes a workbook, audio CD library, Budgeting Forms, Two bonus CD-ROMS, Dave’s Best Selling Book, FPU Envelope system, Tip Cards, Debit Card Holders and more! (valued at 399.00) Congrats to Janet Robinson the Grand Prize Winner of Finance Week!!

HOW TO ENTER: There will be a drawing on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. You can enter 3 ways:

1. Subscribe to Happily Married After blog. This way is worth 3 entries. (You can subscribe below)

2. Become a fan of Happily Married After on our Facebook Fan Page here. This way is worth 2 entries

3. Leave a comment below about some of your challenges with money and marriage or with how you and your spouse overcame the challenges. (or leave a comment on any of the finance week posts) This way is worth 1 entry.

Or do all 3 options for more chances to win!

Look forward to all your comments and interaction this week! I’m crossing my fingers for you to win the prizes!

Topics This Week:

Monday: Financial Infidelity & History ; Couples Interviewed About Money (Video)

Tuesday: The Great Debate: Joint or Separate Bank Accounts?

Wednesday: Financial Agreement in Marriage; Some Financial Resources for Planning

Thursday: The Finance Meeting; Gene Simmons on Money & Marriage

Friday: Long Term Planning: Key Performance Indicators