Comments on: Financial Friday: Why Do We Always Fight About Money? https://denverparent.net/2011/07/financial-friday-why-do-we-always-fight-about-money/ Wed, 12 Feb 2020 18:11:39 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.4 By: Daria https://denverparent.net/2011/07/financial-friday-why-do-we-always-fight-about-money/#comment-665 Sat, 09 Jul 2011 15:58:30 +0000 https://denverparent.net/?p=890#comment-665 Finances are a difficult subject and it is difficult to maintain an equal “power” position when it comes to money in a relationship. I agree that communication and self interest are two of the factors affecting marriage finances (as they are the issues in other marriage “problem areas” as well). I would also add that money triggers sensitive ego concerns on both sides that takes a great deal of maturity to recognize and overcome.

My tip? Develop a budget together with your spouse so that you agree on what should be spent, what should be saved, and how you will agree to use your “extra” monies or save for things. Include vacation and entertainment in your budget. Then figure out who is in charge of paying bills and distributing the money where it needs to go (per the budget) and see how it goes. Adjust annually to make sure your budget is still reflecting your current situation and also to course correct for any concerns either of you have about how things are being handled.

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